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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,856 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1894 books
4–7 yrs
1786 books
8–11 yrs
184 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Bad Kitty #7
Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty
Nick Bruel
For the child who struggles with big feelings when plans go off the rails. A hilariously chaotic birthday party helps no
Ages 7–10
Ellie #2
Ellie in Concert
Mike Wu
Ellie the elephant tries to help a tired giraffe get some sleep by organizing all the noisy zoo animals into a harmoniou
Ages 3–7
Spot 7
Spot 7 Christmas
Kidslabel
For the child who loves a visual challenge: this festive activity book builds focus and patience through detailed holida
Ages 5–10
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12–18 yrs
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Countdown to Summer: A Poem for Every Day of the School Year
J. Patrick Lewis
A daily dose of whimsy for the whole school year. From the first bus ride to the final bell, these 180 poems capture the
Ages 6–11
A Day with Dad
Bo R. Holmberg
Tim counts down the minutes until his father’s train arrives, beginning a day packed with their favorite activities befo
Ages 4–8
Forest Explorer
Forest Explorer: A Life-size Field Guide
Nic Bishop
For the child who loves to peer under rocks and climb trees, this life-size guide turns a backyard stroll into a thrilli
Ages 4–8
Go and Hush the Baby
Betsy Byars
For the big sibling who needs to find their own way to help when a new baby won't stop crying and Mom is busy.
Ages 3–7
The Boat of Many Rooms: The Story of Noah in Verse
J. Patrick Lewis
Two by two, every kind of animal finds safety aboard a great wooden ark in this rhythmic, verse-filled retelling of a le
Ages 4–8
Brave Little Penguin #1
Brave Little Penguin
Anna Pignataro
While waiting for Papa to return from fishing, Little Penguin transforms his loneliness into a day of guarding icicle mo
Ages 3–6
Spring Is Like the Morning
M. Jean Craig
For the child who notices the first green shoots or the melting snow, this lyrical guide explains how nature awakens aft
Ages 5–8
Percy the Puppy
Where Is Percy's Dinner?
Anna Nilsen
For the curious toddler who loves to play hide-and-seek with their toys. Help Percy the cat find his missing dinner bowl
Ages 1–3
Michael Dahl's Parts of Speech
Adverbs Say Finally!
Michael Dahl
For the child who asks how or when things happen, this clever story brings grammar to life as colorful adverbs wait for
Ages 6–9
Countdown for Nochebuena
Adriana Hernández Bergstrom
For families wanting to share the vibrant traditions of Nochebuena, this rhythmic countdown captures the warmth and exci
Ages 0–4
For Fun!
Golf for Fun!
Sandra Will
For the child curious about picking up a golf club for the first time: this guide breaks down the rules, gear, and etiqu
Ages 7–10
Maisy
Maisy Makes Lemonade
Lucy Cousins
A hot summer day is the perfect time for a mouse and an elephant to work together. Maisy and Eddie squeeze fresh lemons
Ages 2–5
The Balancing Act: A Counting Song
Merle Peek
One heavy elephant after another tries to balance on a high wire until ten of them threaten to send the whole circus act
Ages 2–6
Everything You Need for a Treehouse
Carter Higgins
Gather your twine, timber, and imagination to build a secret sanctuary high among the branches where only your wildest d
Ages 3–8
The Goodnight Train #2
The Goodnight Train Rolls On!
June Sobel
For toddlers who need help settling down at the end of the day, this rhythmic journey uses soothing sounds and gentle im
Ages 2–5
I Spy #12
I Spy Gold Challenger!
Jean Marzollo
For the child who loves a mental workout, this intricate search-and-find book uses rhyming riddles to turn hidden object
Ages 6–10
Salt: A Russian Folktale
Jane Langton
Ivan may be the youngest son, but his patience and clever eye for trade allow him to turn a simple cargo into a royal fo
Ages 4–9
Aunt Nancy
Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors
Phyllis Root
For children learning to set boundaries with tricky people, these funny tales show how a little wit and a cool head can
Ages 6–9
Big Brown Bear
Big Brown Bear's Birthday Surprise
David McPhail
For the child learning that the best part of a birthday is the love you put into a gift for a friend. A sweet introducti
Ages 4–7
Hello Reader! Level 2
The Cows Are in the Corn
James Young
For the child who loves the chaos of animals on the loose, this rhythmic story provides a calming way to navigate farmya
Ages 3–6
Are You Asleep, Rabbit?
Alison Campbell, Julia Barton
Bedtime is difficult for Donald because he cannot stop worrying about the little rabbit he brought in from the outdoors.
Ages 3–7
