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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,879 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1905 books
4–7 yrs
1797 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Maya's Beach Adventure
Mireille Louis
For the curious child discovering that ancient wisdom and proverbs can help them navigate new experiences and big feelin
Ages 4–8
Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares
Frank Murphy
For the child who loves patterns and brain-teasers, this book reveals how a famous founding father used math to turn bor
Ages 6–9
It's Pumpkin Time
Zoe Hall
For the curious child eager to see how a tiny seed becomes a giant pumpkin. This gentle story helps little ones understa
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
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Mornings with Monet
Barb Rosenstock
For the child who gets lost in the shifting colors of a sunset or wonders how to capture a feeling on paper through art.
Ages 4–8
The Barn Owls
Tony Johnston
For the child who finds peace in the quiet rhythms of nature and the steady, unchanging cycles of life through the years
Ages 4–8
Weaving the Rainbow
George Ella Lyon
Follow the quiet, rhythmic journey of a Kentucky artist as she shears her sheep and spins their wool to weave a colorful
Ages 4–8
One Watermelon Seed
Celia Barker Lottridge
Max and Josephine watch their garden transform from tiny seeds to a massive harvest as they count their way through ever
Ages 3–7
Jody's Beans
Malachy Doyle
Follow a full season of gardening as Jody and her grandfather work together to plant, nurture, and finally harvest a cro
Ages 4–8
Ball
Mary Sullivan
A determined dog waits with hilarious, single-minded intensity for anyone to come along and throw his favorite red ball.
Ages 2–6
Big Week for Little Mouse
Eugenie Fernandes
For the preschooler who is counting down the sleeps until their big day, this story turns the anticipation of a birthday
Ages 2–5
The Miracle Worker
William Gibson
Annie Sullivan battles to reach Helen Keller through a wall of silence and darkness, creating a profound connection thro
Ages 11–18
Zee Grows a Tree
Elizabeth Rusch
For the child curious about their place in the world, this story parallels a girl's growth with a tree's life to celebra
Ages 4–8
The Siblings O'Rifcan #5
Murphy
Katharine E. Hamilton
For the child who has a hard time following the rules and needs a reminder that they are still loved even when they make
Ages 3–7
Amigo
Byrd Baylor
For the child longing for a wild friend, this gentle desert tale explores the quiet patience and mutual trust required t
Ages 4–9
The Name of the Tree
Celia Barker Lottridge
Amidst a great drought on the grasslands, animals both large and small must find the secret to a high tree that holds th
Ages 4–9
The Garden Secrets #1
The Pumpkin Seed's Secret
Hannah Barnaby
A tiny seed holds a big secret as it transforms from a sprout into a flower and finally into a pumpkin in this cozy, rhy
Ages 3–7
Little Bear #2
Father Bear Comes Home
Else Holmelund Minarik
For the child eagerly awaiting a parent's return from work or travel, this gentle classic explores the imaginative wonde
Ages 4–8
Mr. Muffins #7
Mr. Muffins and the Himalayan Journey
Harriet Winslow
An adventurous orange cat travels to the Himalayas to meet wise monks and learn the value of a quiet heart amidst the ma
Ages 6–8
Hester
Byron Barton
Hester the crocodile is so excited for Halloween that she finishes her costume early and starts the neighborhood festivi
Ages 3–7
Two Old Potatoes and Me
Gail H. Carson
For the child learning that good things take time, this gentle story shows how a bit of dirt and a lot of waiting can tu
Ages 4–8
Fish for Supper
M.B. Goffstein
For the child learning the value of quiet focus and the satisfaction of doing things for oneself. A peaceful look at a g
Ages 3–7
Sweet Home Alaska Romance #5
Holding Hands in the Rain
Evelyn Sloane
Rain-soaked New England sets the stage for Hana and Theo, two teens building a quiet, brave connection through handwritt
Ages 13–18
Mr. Putter & Tabby #12
Mr. Putter & Tabby Stir the Soup
Cynthia Rylant
For the child learning to navigate social situations where things don't go as planned, especially when a friend's rambun
Ages 4–8
Henry Huggins #3
Henry and Ribsy
Beverly Cleary
Henry can go salmon fishing if he keeps Ribsy out of trouble for two months, but with Ramona Quimby around, that is much
Ages 7–10
