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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+
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
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
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12–18 yrs
8 books
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
Outside, Inside
LeUyen Pham
For the child who remembers when the world went quiet. A gentle way to process the collective experience of staying insi
Ages 3–8
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
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: A Story of Mending and Love
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
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
Big Bear and Little Bear #4
You and Me, Little Bear
Martin Waddell
For the child who wants to play while a parent is busy with chores, this cozy story models how working together makes th
Ages 2–5
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
