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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+
Two Blue Jays
Anne Rockwell
A classroom window becomes a front-row seat to nature as students watch two blue jays build a nest, lay eggs, and teach
Ages 4–8
David Carter Pop-Ups #3
600 Black Spots
David A. Carter
For the child who loves to tinker and explore, this sophisticated pop-up book turns counting into a mesmerizing game of
Ages 5–10
Me and the Boss
Michelle Edwards
Lee wants to be just like his big sister Zora, so he picks up a needle and thread to learn the patient, quiet magic of m
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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Mama in the Moon
Doreen Cronin
After a scary fall, Baby Sloth finds comfort in the quiet night and the soothing presence of his mother waiting in the t
Ages 2–5
Zinnia's Flower Garden
Monica Wellington
Follow the journey of a tiny seed from planting and patient waiting to a colorful harvest of flowers sold at market and
Ages 3–6
Squirrel #2
Waiting for Winter
Sebastian Meschenmoser
For the child who struggles with anticipation or needs help understanding that some wonderful things are worth the long
Ages 4–8
Wait! I Want to Tell You a Story
written and ill. by Tom Willans
For the child who has a big story to tell and can't wait for a turn to speak. A funny look at learning when to talk and
Ages 3–7
Wide-Awake Bear
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the little one who struggles with transitions or finds it hard to settle down when the world feels too exciting to m
Ages 3–6
The Princess and the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity
Jennie Bishop
For parents seeking to introduce faith-based concepts of self-respect and boundaries, this allegorical tale frames purit
Ages 4–9
One Child, One Seed
Kathryn Cave
For the child curious about how food grows and what life looks like in other parts of the world, this story nurtures pat
Ages 4–8
Come Again, Pelican
Don Freeman
For the child learning to appreciate nature's rhythms, this classic beach tale celebrates the rewards of quiet observati
Ages 3–7
If You Want to See a Caribou
Phyllis Root
For the child learning that some of life's most beautiful moments can't be rushed. This lyrical journey through the wood
Ages 4–8
The Best Winds
Laura E. Williams
For the child who struggles with frustration when things don't work the first time, this story shows the beauty of slowi
Ages 4–8
Slug Series #1
How to Teach a Slug to Read
Susan Pearson
For the child who feels discouraged by the pace of learning to read, this playful guide uses a tiny slug to show that bi
Ages 4–8
Finding Spring
Carin Berger
For the child who is eager for the next season or big event. A gentle story about a cub learning that beautiful things a
Ages 3–7
Almost Time
Gary D. Schmidt and Elizabeth Stickney
For the child who struggles with the slow pace of life, this gentle story mirrors the quiet wait for spring and the rewa
Ages 4–8
Noah #1
Noah's Seal
Layn Marlow
A sand seal sculpted on the beach is swept away by a sudden storm, leading to a magical surprise from the sea for a pati
Ages 3–6
Are We There Yet?
Sven Völker
A patient Butterfly helps an impatient Bear notice the flowers, the breeze, and the small wonders they encounter while w
Ages 3–6
The Quiet Book #1
The Quiet Book
Deborah Underwood
For the child who needs help navigating different kinds of moments, from the peaceful to the slightly awkward, using gen
Ages 2–6
Darth Vader and Son
Jeffrey Brown
Lightsaber batting practice and Death Star field trips fill this hilarious reimagining of the galaxy's most feared villa
Woody's World of Adventure
Shelley Frey
Woody spends his days at the shelter dreaming of a forever home, hoping that a little bit of faith will lead him to the
Ages 3–8
Stories of Islamic Faith
The Lantern of Ramadan
Farhan Malik
Leila spends her first full Ramadan in Istanbul organizing meals for those in need, discovering that the brightest faith
Ages 12–18
Moon's First Friends: One Giant Leap for Friendship
Susanna Leonard Hill
The Moon has watched dinosaurs roam and pyramids rise, but she is still waiting for her very first visitor to land and s
Ages 4–8
How to Heal a Broken Wing
Bob Graham
For the child who notices the small things others miss, this story celebrates the quiet power of compassion and the stea
Ages 3–7
