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Patience & Waiting

Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit

3,876 books about patience & waiting

0–3 yrs1902 books

4–7 yrs1797 books

8–11 yrs185 books

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Little Passenger

Deirdre Sullivan

For a family preparing to welcome a new baby, this poetic story celebrates the quiet wonder of a child growing and the d

Cover of Mama's Belly

For the child wondering about the changes they see as a new baby approaches, this tender story reassures them that a par

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Winnie the Pooh

Pooh in a Tight Place

For the child who struggles with patience or knowing when to say enough is enough, this classic tale turns a silly mista

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1...155 156 157 158 159...162

12–18 yrs

8 books

Faith's Furry Friend

Tina Mancusi

For the child who is about to welcome a new dog home and needs to understand that being a pet owner is about both big fu

Ages 6–9

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Aunt Pitty Patty's Piggy

Young Nellie must figure out a way to convince a very stubborn pig to walk through the gate in this rhythmic, building s

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Cynthia Rylant's Fairy Tales

Sleeping Beauty

For the child enchanted by magic and beauty, this lyrical retelling of the classic fairy tale offers a soothing, artisti

Cover of Oh Dad, I Don't Want to Go Potty!

Oh Dad, I Don't Want to Go Potty!

For the toddler who is too busy playing to listen to their body, this story helps bridge the gap between fun and the pot

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Counting for 10 #2

Christmas for 10

Cathryn Falwell

For families looking to turn the excitement of holiday preparation into a gentle learning moment. This rhythmic counting

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Blow, Snow, Blow

Splat the Cat is too impatient to wait for the clouds to break, so he tries to create his own snowy winter wonderland wi

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The Perfect Spot

Robert J. Blake

A father and son wander through the quiet woods, searching for one special place where they can paint, catch frogs, and

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Dear Molly, Dear Olive #2

Molly Gets a Goat (and Wants to Give It Back)

For the child who thinks they want a pet but doesn't realize the work involved. Molly discovers that owning a goat is a

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Sometimes I Feel #2

Sometimes I Feel Hopeful

For children who need a little help looking on the bright side, this gentle guide explains what hope feels like and how

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Yasmin the Director

For the creative child who loves to take charge and needs a nudge in learning how to lead with kindness and cooperation.

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The Large Family #1

Five Minutes' Peace

Mrs. Large just wants a quiet bath and a few minutes of peace, but her energetic children have other plans in this relat

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Time-Out for Sophie

Sophie wants to be on her best behavior, but sometimes listening is hard and a quiet moment on the time-out chair is the

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Postman Pat's Day in Bed

For the child who needs to see that even busy heroes need to rest and that their community is there to help when they ar

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Project Mulberry

Julia and Patrick’s after-school silkworm project reveals deep lessons about friendship and patience, featuring unique d

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The Everlasting Embrace

Gabrielle Emanuel

A child experiences the sights and sounds of Mali from the safe, warm cradle of a blanket on her mother’s back.

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Hey Mr. Choo-choo, Where Are You Going?

For the little one captivated by the rumble and roar of engines. This rhythmic adventure calms high energy with the stea

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I Love Ollie #4

I Love Birthdays

For the toddler who is counting down the days until their big celebration. This gentle story captures the anticipation a

Cover of Spot's First Christmas

Spot's First Christmas

For the curious toddler eager to join in on holiday traditions, this interactive adventure captures the wonder of prepar

Cover of How to Walk an Ant

How to Walk an Ant

For the imaginative child who finds magic in the small things, this quirky guide explores the delicate balance between c

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Gwenda Turner's World

For the curious toddler discovering the world around them, this gentle introduction to numbers uses peaceful farm scenes

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Henry Bear's Park

Henry Bear takes on a big job looking after the park while his father travels far away in a hot air balloon.