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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,861 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1895 books
4–7 yrs
1790 books
8–11 yrs
184 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Christmas Party A Model
Faith Jaques
For the child who loves working with their hands, this Victorian-style paper engineering book invites them to build a fe
Ages 8–12
Digby and Kate #2
Digby and Kate Again
Barbara Baker
Digby the dog and Kate the cat navigate the ups and downs of friendship while hunting, bicycling, and raking leaves toge
Ages 5–8
The Green Gourd: A North Carolina Folktale
Tony Johnston
Ignoring a warning, an old woman picks a green gourd before it is ripe and quickly finds herself caught up in a wild fol
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
8 books
The Upstairs Cat
Karla Kuskin
Two cats—one mean and old, the other lean and young—spend all their energy bickering in a rhythmic story about the point
Ages 4–8
Littlejim's Gift An Appalachian Christmas Story
Gloria Houston
For the child learning that the most meaningful gifts come from the heart, especially when they require choosing someone
Ages 7–11
The Duck Never Blinks
Alex Latimer
For the child who loves to play and win, this high-energy staring contest with a stubborn duck turns reading into a live
Ages 3–6
On Our Way to English
What Fine Gardeners
Rigby
For the child who loves getting their hands dirty or watching seeds sprout. This gentle reader encourages a love for nat
Ages 5–7
Two Wheels
David Gibb
For the child wobbling through their first attempts at a big-kid bike, this rhythmic story celebrates the grit and joy o
Ages 3–7
Mr. Panda #1
Please, Mr. Panda
Steve Antony
Mr. Panda has a delicious plate of doughnuts to share, but he only gives them to the animals who remember to use their b
Ages 3–6
A Dance with Santa Claus
Sandra Boynton
For the child who is counting down the days until Christmas and finds magic in the rhythm of the holiday. A joyful invit
Ages 2–5
Six Sleepy Sheep
Jeffie Ross Gordon
Join six restless sheep as they tumble through silly antics and playful attempts to finally close their eyes and fall ba
Ages 2–5
Dreamland
Noah Klocek
Amelie loves to dream, but sometimes her dreams are hard to find. Tonight, she must go on a brave search through the nig
Ages 3–7
Just One More Big Books #3
Just One More
Frederick Franck
For the early learner exploring the joy of numbers and rhythm. This playful tale uses a balancing act to help children g
Ages 3–6
Mother Bruce
Bruce's Big Move
Ryan T. Higgins
Bruce the bear just wants a quiet, rodent-free home, but his plan to move away from three rowdy mice and four geese does
Ages 3–8
Gossie & Friends #3
Ollie
Olivier Dunrea
For the little one who isn't quite ready to join the group or needs a bit of extra time to feel brave enough to try some
Ages 0–4
Tallulah #1
Tallulah's Tutu
Marilyn Singer
Tallulah is ready for her beautiful ballet tutu right now, but she has to learn that the best performances come after a
Ages 4–8
Usborne Baby's Day
Baby's Potty
Felicity Brooks
For toddlers starting their potty training journey, this gentle board book explains the transition from diapers to the p
Ages 1–3
Bear and Mouse #6
A Christmas for Bear
Bonny Becker
For friends who express love in very different ways, this cozy tale explores the balance between a preference for quiet
Ages 4–8
C. R. Mudgeon
Leslie Muir
C. R. Mudgeon likes every day to be exactly the same, but his quiet routine is turned upside down when a lively new neig
Ages 4–8
Shelter Dog
Dee Smith
A hopeful family visits a local shelter to find the perfect four-legged companion to join their home.
Ages 3–7
Pirate School #3
Attack on the High Seas!
Brian James
For the child who finds practicing new skills tedious, this adventure shows how paying attention to the small details ca
Ages 6–8
A Small Thing . . . but Big
Tony Johnston
For the child who freezes at the sight of a wagging tail. A gentle, step-by-step look at how small moments of bravery ca
Ages 4–8
One Mitten
Kristine O'Connell George
For the child who turns every household object into a toy. This rhythmic story celebrates how imagination can transform
Ages 2–6
Bad Boy, Good Boy
Bad Boy, Good Boy
Kay Chorao
For the child who often finds themselves in the doghouse for making mistakes. A gentle reassurance that unruly moments d
Ages 3–6
