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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,874 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1902 books
4–7 yrs
1796 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Wishing Machine, The
Jonathan Hillman
For the family finding beauty in small moments, this story shows how imagination can turn a routine trip to the laundrom
Ages 4–8
A Human for Kingsley
Gabriel Evans
For the child who is selective about their social circle or dreaming of a first pet, this gentle story explores what mak
Ages 3–6
Milo Walking
James Howe
For the child who always wants to rush ahead, this gentle story shows how slowing down reveals the hidden magic in a sim
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
8 books
The Other Way to Listen
Byrd Baylor
A young boy sits quietly in the desert, learning from an old teacher the secret to hearing the music of rocks, hills, an
Ages 6–10
Chatterbox
Margaret Wild
Baby Daisy is the center of attention, yet despite her family's constant coaxing and chatter, she remains perfectly, stu
Ages 2–6
Is That the Bus?
Libby Koponen
Waiting at the window is the hardest part of the day as a young boy watches with excitement for the school bus to bring
Ages 2–5
Digger #3
The Digger and the Butterfly
Joseph Kuefler
Big trucks pause their busy work to care for a tiny caterpillar, waiting with quiet patience as their small friend begin
Ages 3–7
Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing
Amy Hest
Big Bear and Little Bear are eager to go fishing, but a series of small, important chores keeps them busy before they ca
Ages 3–6
Just One More Sleep
Jamie Lee Curtis
Waiting for a big day is hard, but counting down the sleeps makes every holiday and milestone feel like a year-round cel
Ages 4–8
Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll
Britta Teckentrup
Big Hedgehog wants to get home, but Little Hedgehog can't help stopping to smell and hear all the wonderful things the e
Ages 2–5
Kevin and the Blackbirds
David Almond
Gentle blackbirds nest in the hands of a lonely boy living in a monastery, teaching him and the monks about the patient
Ages 4–8
Avocado Magic
Taltal Levi
Ellie wishes she were bigger, so she plants a tiny avocado seed and watches as they both grow taller and stronger togeth
Ages 4–8
Penny #1
Penny and Her Song
Kevin Henkes
Penny has written a wonderful new song, but with the babies napping and her parents busy, she must wait for the perfect
Ages 4–8
Roger and the Fox
Lavinia R. Davis
For the child learning that good things come to those who wait, this quiet winter tale celebrates the rewards of steady
Ages 4–8
Nate Twitchell #1
The Enormous Egg
Oliver Butterworth
Nate Twitchell is determined to hatch a giant egg found in the family chicken coop, but the creature that emerges shocks
Ages 8–12
Froggy #10
Froggy's Baby Sister
Jonathan London
Froggy really wanted a brother to play with, but he soon discovers that a baby sister named Pollywogilina has a lot to l
Ages 3–7
Fox + Chick #2
Up and Down and Other Stories
Sergio Ruzzier
A calm fox and a flighty chick prove that friends can be total opposites and still have wonderful adventures together.
Ages 5–8
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry's Car Journey
Francesca Simon
For the child who finds long car rides unbearable and parents who need a laugh about the chaos of family travel, Henry's
Ages 5–9
Mud Flat #1
Heat Wave at Mud Flat
James Stevenson
Sweltering heat has the animals of Mud Flat desperate for a breeze, but even a paid rainmaker can't seem to help until n
Ages 6–9
Rising
Sidura Ludwig
A mother and child share the slow, rhythmic ritual of kneading and rising dough as they prepare a special challah to sha
Ages 3–7
And the People Stayed Home
Kitty O'Meara
For the family seeking peace and perspective during times of isolation, this lyrical poem offers a hopeful way to proces
Ages 4–10
Little Sammy Samurai Masters Respect
Unknown
For the child who struggles with impulse control or listening, this story uses a young samurai's training to show how ho
Ages 4–8
Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog
Pamela S. Turner
A loyal dog waits faithfully at a Tokyo train station every day for years, hoping to greet the master who will never ret
Ages 4–9
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Pets
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child who desperately wants a puppy but doesn't yet realize that pets require work, cleanup, and constant care b
Ages 3–7
