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Patience & Waiting

Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit

3,881 books about patience & waiting

0–3 yrs1906 books

4–7 yrs1798 books

8–11 yrs185 books

12–18 yrs8 books

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Cover of Mama, Is It Summer Yet?

Mama, Is It Summer Yet?

For the child who is counting down the days until barefoot weather, this gentle story mirrors the eager anticipation of

Cover of All That Grows

For the child learning that the best things take time. This gentle story helps little ones appreciate the quiet magic of

Cover of Dominic the Dog

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

Cover of Z Is for Moose

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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

Cover of The Cherry Tree

The Cherry Tree

For the child who needs to see that big rewards come from small beginnings and the quiet strength of not giving up on so

Cover of What About Me?

For the child who struggles with impatience or constantly asks 'when will I get it?' This Sufi tale explores the unexpec

Cover of Snow Day, The

For the child feeling small and lonely while waiting for a parent to return through a storm. A quiet, atmospheric look a

Cover of Babushka's Doll

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

Cover of Not Yet, Rose

Susanna Leonard Hill

For the child preparing to welcome a new baby while wondering how their own world will change. A gentle exploration of t

Cover of Just a Minute

While waiting for his mom to finish shopping, Johnny’s imagination runs wild as he envisions whole years passing by in w

Cover of Don't You Remember?

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

Cover of The Smurf Apprentice

The Smurf Apprentice

Impatience leads to big trouble when a young Smurf swipes a spell from Gargamel. A stolen potion turns a simple apprenti

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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

Cover of 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

Cover of How to Find a Bird

How to Find a Bird

For the child who loves to explore the backyard. This gentle guide transforms a simple walk into an observant adventure,

Cover of Sammy the Turtle Tries Yoga

Sammy the Turtle Tries Yoga

Sammy the Turtle has too much wiggly energy until a wise friend teaches him how slow breathing and gentle poses can help

Cover of Hat On, Hat Off

Hat On, Hat Off #1

Hat On, Hat Off

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

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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

Cover of Benny the Bear Learns to Take Turns

Benny the Bear #1

Benny the Bear Learns to Take Turns

Stomping and pouting don't help when Benny the Bear wants his toy all to himself, but he soon learns that waiting makes

Cover of 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

Cover of A Seed Is Sleepy

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

Cover of A Chair for My Mother

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

Cover of Rabbit's Nap

Tales from Acorn Wood #4

Julia Donaldson

For the toddler who is struggling to wind down when the world around them feels just a little too loud and busy.

Cover of Hare and Tortoise

Red Rocket Readers #11

Hare and Tortoise

For the child who feels discouraged by faster peers, this classic fable shows that staying focused and steady leads to i