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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,692 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1819 books
4–7 yrs
1716 books
8–11 yrs
176 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Wait for Me, Big Bear!
Anjali Sharma
Little legs have to work twice as hard to keep up with a big friend, but the journey is much better when traveled togeth
Ages 2–6
Christmas Farm
Mary Lyn Ray
Wilma and her young neighbor Parker plant hundreds of seedlings and wait five long years to see their Christmas tree far
Ages 4–8
Mama, Is It Summer Yet?
Nikki McClure
For the child who is counting down the days until barefoot weather, this gentle story mirrors the eager anticipation of
Ages 2–6
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12–18 yrs
6 books
All That Grows
Jack Wong
For the child learning that the best things take time. This gentle story helps little ones appreciate the quiet magic of
Ages 4–8
Dominic the Dog
Robert P. Barbieri
For the curious child fascinated by the world of technology and media. This guide explores the mysterious world of thing
Ages 9–14
Moose and Zebra #1
Z Is for Moose
Kelly Bingham
For the child who struggles to wait their turn or feels left out when others are in the spotlight. A hilarious take on m
Ages 3–7
Puffin Chapter Books
The Cherry Tree
Ruskin Bond
For the child who needs to see that big rewards come from small beginnings and the quiet strength of not giving up on so
Ages 7–12
What About Me?
Ed Young
For the child who struggles with impatience or constantly asks 'when will I get it?' This Sufi tale explores the unexpec
Ages 5–10
The Snow Day
Komako Sakai
For the child feeling small and lonely while waiting for a parent to return through a storm. A quiet, atmospheric look a
Ages 3–6
Babushka's Doll
Patricia Polacco
Selfish Natasha learns a magical lesson about patience and empathy when her grandmother lets her play with a very specia
Ages 4–8
Just a Minute
Bonny Becker
While waiting for his mom to finish shopping, Johnny’s imagination runs wild as he envisions whole years passing by in w
Ages 4–8
Don't You Remember?
Lucille Clifton
For the child who feels overlooked or worries that others don't keep their promises, this story offers a reassuring look
Ages 3–7
The Smurfs Graphic Novels #8
The Smurf Apprentice
Peyo
Impatience leads to big trouble when a young Smurf swipes a spell from Gargamel. A stolen potion turns a simple apprenti
Ages 7–11
Missy Mi & Messy Ka
Priyanka Agarwal Mehta
Ka the dog might rip tents and ruin uniforms, but Mi knows that a few messy accidents are a small price to pay for a loy
Ages 3–8
Rowdy Ronnie
Shermaine Perry-Knights
Ryan learns that caring for a rowdy rabbit named Ronnie takes more than just love—it requires a lot of patience and resp
Ages 4–8
How to Find a Bird
Jennifer Ward
For the child who loves to explore the backyard. This gentle guide transforms a simple walk into an observant adventure,
Ages 4–8
Sammy the Turtle Tries Yoga
Art Creators
Sammy the Turtle has too much wiggly energy until a wise friend teaches him how slow breathing and gentle poses can help
Ages 3–7
Hat On, Hat Off #1
Hat On, Hat Off
Theo Heras
Getting out the door is a rhythmic comedy of errors as a toddler chooses a hat, only to lose it again while shoes are ti
Ages 1–3
Punte and Pukulu #1
Punte and Pukulu at the Farm
Hanna Örmälä
Punte wants to milk a cow all by himself, but he soon learns that life on the farm requires a little patience and a lot
Ages 3–7
Benny the Bear #1
Benny the Bear Learns to Take Turns
Art Creators
Stomping and pouting don't help when Benny the Bear wants his toy all to himself, but he soon learns that waiting makes
Ages 4–8
Chooch #1
Chooch Helped
Andrea L. Rogers
Sissy tries to practice Cherokee traditions, but her toddler brother Chooch keeps getting in the way with his well-inten
Ages 4–8
Nature Books #2
A Seed Is Sleepy
Dianna Hutts Aston
Vibrant artwork reveals the quiet wonder of the botanical world, showing how different seeds wait patiently for their tu
Ages 5–10
Rosa and Her Family #1
A Chair for My Mother
Vera B. Williams
Rosa and her family carefully save every spare coin in a large glass jar, hoping to replace what was lost to a fire with
Ages 4–8
Tales from Acorn Wood #2
Rabbit's Nap
Julia Donaldson
For the toddler who is struggling to wind down when the world around them feels just a little too loud and busy.
Ages 0–3
