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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,878 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1904 books
4–7 yrs
1797 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Millie in the Meadow
Janet Pedersen
Millie the cow watches with quiet curiosity as an artist paints the meadow, waiting patiently for the moment her own bea
Ages 3–7
Little Chick
Amy Hest
Old Auntie offers gentle guidance to Little Chick as they fly kites, grow carrots, and wonder at the stars together.
Ages 4–8
Baby Duck #3
Baby Duck and the Cozy Blanket
Amy Hest
For the toddler who feels lost when their favorite comfort object is missing. Baby Duck learns how to wait for her belov
Ages 0–3
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12–18 yrs
8 books
100 Days and 99 Nights
Alan Madison
Waiting for a father to return from a military tour is a big job for Esme, who tries her best to be brave and good while
Ages 8–12
What's the Rush?
Yiting Lee
For the child who always wants to rush to the finish line, this gentle story shows the beauty of slowing down and apprec
Ages 3–6
Please Let it Snow
Harriet Ziefert
A new winter coat and boots are ready and waiting, but all a young boy can do is watch the sky and hope for the very fir
Ages 3–6
What Are You Waiting For?
Scott Menchin
For the child who struggles with the jitters of waiting, this story uses humorous animals to show that the best parts of
Ages 4–8
The Norendy Tales #2
The Hotel Balzaar
Kate DiCamillo
Marta roams the hotel like a quiet mouse, waiting for her father to return from war, until a mysterious countess arrives
Ages 7–11
Franklin #9
Franklin Plants a Tree
Paulette Bourgeois, Sharon Jennings
Franklin feels let down by his tiny Earth Day seedling until he learns to see the grand potential hidden within a small,
Ages 3–7
Max's Magic Seeds
Géraldine Elschner
For the child who wonders how they can make their neighborhood a little brighter. This story celebrates the quiet magic
Ages 3–7
Bartholomew Bear #5
In a Minute!
Virginia Miller
Bartholomew is tired of waiting for George to finish his chores. When the work is finally done, the tables turn in this
Ages 2–5
Millie #1
Millie Wants to Play!
Janet Pedersen
Millie the cow is wide awake and ready for fun, but she patiently waits for the morning farmyard chorus before she begin
Ages 2–5
So, How many days until Christmas?
K Kinghorn
For the excited preschooler who asks about Santa every five minutes. This interactive countdown helps little ones visual
Ages 2–5
Bunnies #1
Lollipop
Wendy Watson
A persistent little bunny goes on a long and determined journey through many obstacles to finally get his hands on a swe
Ages 2–5
At the Crossroads
Rachel Isadora
For children experiencing the long wait for a loved one to return, this story honors the patience and vibrant hope of fa
Ages 4–8
A Piano for Julie
Eleanor Schick
The long-awaited promise of someday finally arrives for Julie in this quiet story about the patience and joy of bringing
Ages 4–8
First Grade Friends #9
When Will I Read?
Miriam Cohen
Eager to start his first book, a young student learns that signs and symbols are everywhere and he is already reading th
Ages 4–7
Little Bunny's Melon Patch
Harriet Ziefert
For the child learning that good things take time to grow. This gentle guide explores the rewards of tending a garden an
Ages 2–5
The Animals and the Ark
Karla Kuskin
For the restless child waiting for a rainy day to end, this rhythmic classic captures the quiet patience and busy antics
Ages 3–7
Let's Talk About
Needing Attention
Joy Berry
Learn why we all crave attention sometimes and find positive ways to ask for it or wait patiently when others are busy.
Ages 4–8
Naming the Cat
Lawrence Pringle
For the family learning that the best things take time. This gentle story explores the patience and observation needed w
Ages 4–8
Masala Chai, Fast and Slow
Rajani LaRocca
Aarav loves to race while his grandfather prefers to saunter, but when Thatha is injured, Aarav learns that making the p
Ages 4–8
The Watching Game
Louise Borden
For the child who needs to slow down and notice the small wonders of the outdoors. This quiet story celebrates the bond
Ages 6–9
Panda and Gander
The Bowl of Fruit
Joyce Dunbar
While Gander carefully removes every single seed from a pomegranate, impatient Panda devours all the other fruit and sti
Ages 3–7
