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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,692 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1819 books
4–7 yrs
1716 books
8–11 yrs
176 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Dog Book for Kids
Alec Haley
Wally and his friends are hiding among hundreds of people in crowded, intricate landscapes just waiting for a sharp eye
Ages 4–10
Pooh's Secret Garden
Disney Books
For the child curious about how the world works, this gentle story shows how even the smallest creatures like bees play
Ages 2–5
Norris: The Bear Who Shared
Catherine Rayner
Norris the bear waits with quiet patience for a single ripe fruit to fall, only to realize that the sweet prize tastes e
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
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To Every Thing There Is A Season
Leo Dillon, Diane Dillon
For the child or family reflecting on the cycle of life. This poetic collection uses global art to explore the many seas
Ages 4–10
Little Golden Books
The Poky Little Puppy
Janette Sebring Lowrey
For the child who gets distracted by the world around them and struggles with following instructions or being on time fo
Ages 2–5
Jacob's Tree
Holly Keller
Being the smallest bear in the family is hard work, and Jacob finds that waiting to grow up is the biggest challenge of
Ages 3–7
Don't Rush Me!
Chynna Laird
For the child who feels overwhelmed by quick transitions and loud environments, this story helps bridge the gap between
Ages 4–8
Calming the Angry Dragon Within
The Sincere Seeker Collection
For the child who struggles with big bursts of temper. This Islamic-themed story provides spiritual tools and mindfulnes
Ages 4–8
Cozy #1
Cozy
Jan Brett
For the child learning to share their space or seeking comfort during a storm, this Alaskan tale celebrates the warmth o
Ages 4–8
No Drama Llama
Sarah Jackson
For the child who gets overwhelmed when friends are upset or environments get chaotic. Learn how to stay cool and kind w
Ages 3–7
Stop this Birthday!
Rowan Cutler
Zephyr wishes every day could be her birthday, but she soon learns that the long wait between years is exactly what make
Ages 3–7
The Happy Day
Ruth Krauss
For the child waiting for a change in season or a sign of hope. A quiet, rhythmic celebration of the transition from win
Ages 2–6
The Pickwicks #1
The Pickwicks' Picnic
Carol Brendler
A massive traffic jam becomes a playground for cooperation when two clever dog siblings turn a boring road delay into an
Ages 4–8
How a Shirt Grew in the Field
Konstantin Ushinsky
A young Russian boy named Vasya watches with patience as flax plants grow through the seasons to be harvested, spun, and
Ages 4–9
A Single Pearl
Donna Jo Napoli
A single, tiny grain of sand begins a quiet and inspiring journey to transform into something luminous and new.
Ages 4–8
The Shark
The Shark That Could Not Sleep
Katrine Bruun
For the child who is feeling restless at bedtime and needs a gentle, rhythmic guide to help them relax and finally drift
Ages 2–5
Cow Can't Sleep
Ken Baker
For the child who struggles with a 'scratchy' bed or a noisy room. Help your little one understand that finding the perf
Ages 2–6
Tanya #1
The Patchwork Quilt
Valerie Flournoy
Tanya and her grandmother stitch together scraps of old clothes to create a beautiful quilt that holds their family hist
Ages 5–9
The Rhyme-Time Book of Christian Virtues
Michael P. Waite
For the parent looking to address everyday behavioral struggles like bickering or complaining through lighthearted stori
Ages 3–8
Big Help!
Anna Grossnickle Hines
Sam loves his little sister, but her constant offers to help with his dinosaurs are driving him crazy until he finds a c
Ages 3–7
Go! Go! Go! Stop!
Charise Mericle Harper
Jean Louise Finch returns to her Alabama hometown in the mid-1950s to confront personal and political tensions in this e
Ages 2–5
Three Gold Pieces
Aliki
Yannis trades ten years of wages for three simple pieces of advice in this Greek folktale about why wisdom is often more
Ages 4–9
Spoon and Friends #3
Straw
Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Straw is always in a hurry to reach the finish line until a friend helps him slow down and soak in the amazing world aro
Ages 4–8
Time Is a Flower
Julie Morstad
For the child who asks how much longer until their birthday or why the sun sets. A poetic look at the abstract concept o
Ages 3–7
