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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,881 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1906 books
4–7 yrs
1798 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
A Is for Amber #1
It's Justin Time, Amber Brown
Paula Danziger
Amber Brown is counting down every second until she turns seven, hoping for a brand new watch to help her keep track of
Ages 6–8
Strega Nona #8
Strega Nona's Harvest
Tomie dePaola
For the child learning that following instructions matters, or the family looking to celebrate the abundance of a shared
Ages 4–8
Nilo and the Tortoise
Ted Lewin
A day alone on a Galapagos island becomes a vivid encounter with giant tortoises, sea lions, and rare birds through the
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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Charlie and Lola #4
Charlie Is Broken!
Lauren Child
For siblings or friends learning how to play together when one is injured. This story explores how to show empathy and f
Ages 3–7
Flip-the-Flap Books #1
Where's My Egg?
Tony Mitton
For the child who loves the thrill of a search, this rhythmic story provides comfort and excitement as a mama hen tracks
Ages 2–5
Send It!
Don Carter
Watch a brown paper package travel from the post office to the front door in this step-by-step journey across the countr
Ages 2–5
Lily's Garden
Deborah Kogan Ray
For the child curious about how a garden grows, this gentle story follows the patient rhythms of nature through a year o
Ages 5–9
No Ducks in Our Bathtub
Martha Alexander
For the child who is desperate for a pet but keeps hearing 'no' from the grownups. This funny story explores the messy s
Ages 3–7
The Trouble with Children (According to Cat)
Katie Weaver
For children who might need a gentle, funny nudge to see their own high-energy habits through a different lens: their ve
Ages 3–7
Llama Llama #1
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Anna Dewdney
For the little one who struggles with bedtime anxiety or feels a rush of panic when Mom or Dad leaves the room for just
Ages 2–5
Young Hippo
When Daddy Comes Home
Linda Wagner Tyler
Special evening projects turn into a joyful bridge between a young hippo and his hardworking father who usually makes it
Ages 3–7
This Way, Charlie
Caron Levis
For the child learning to navigate differences or helping a friend through a challenge, this touching true story celebra
Ages 4–8
The Fun Times Guide to Money #3
Wants vs. Needs vs. Robots
Michael Rex
For the child who feels like they absolutely must have every toy in the store. This quirky robot guide helps kids naviga
Ages 4–8
Angels Sweep the Desert Floor: Bible Legends about Moses in the Wilderness
Miriam Chaikin
Angels descend to the desert to clear the path for Moses and the Israelites as they face the long, difficult journey out
Ages 8–12
Max & Ruby
Where's Ruby?
Rosemary Wells
Max is having a blast hiding under the flaps in this game of hide-and-seek, but now it is Ruby's turn to find the perfec
Ages 1–4
Staying Safe
Staying Safe on the Playground
Lucia Raatma
For the child who loves the swings and slides but needs a gentle reminder on how to play safely and avoid bumps and brui
Ages 5–8
Transformers Rescue Bots #13
Race to the Rescue
Steve Foxe
Blurr loves to go fast, but he soon discovers that being a true Rescue Bot means knowing when to hit the brakes and lend
Ages 4–6
Fidget and the Predictascope
D. C. R. James
For the child who always wants to know what's happening next. Explore the wonders and worries of looking into the future
Ages 6–9
Sammy the Shark #1
Don't Eat the Teacher!
Nick Ward
Sammy the shark is so excited for the first day of school that he keeps taking bites out of everything in sight, from th
Ages 3–6
Pigs Love Potatoes
Anika Denise
For the preschooler who loves to 'help' in the kitchen, this bouncy counting tale turns making dinner into a joyful fami
Ages 2–5
The Bedtime Narratives for Kids
Liam Alexander
For the child who struggles to settle down at night, these gentle stories use soothing imagery and moral lessons to tran
Ages 4–8
Animal Life Stories
Life Story of a Butterfly
Charlotte Guillain
For the child who marvels at garden bugs and wants to know how a tiny egg becomes a winged wonder. This photographic gui
Ages 5–7
The Giggle Gang #3
A Birthday for Cow!
Jan Thomas
Cow is having a birthday, and despite his friends' best efforts to plan a party, things take a very silly and unexpected
Ages 2–6
Graphic Library: Inventions and Discovery
Thomas Edison and the Lightbulb
Scott R. Welvaert
For the child who gets frustrated when things don't work the first time, this graphic biography shows how thousands of '
Ages 8–12
