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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+
Arthur Adventures #17
Arthur Babysits
Marc Brown
For the child who is nervous about a new responsibility or struggling to manage high-energy peers through creative think
Ages 4–8
Gibbus Moony Wants to Bite You!
Leslie Muir
Gibbus Moony is a young bat who can't wait to use his new fangs, but his family must remind him that their kind only bit
Ages 4–8
The Crane
Reiner Zimnik
For the child who values quiet steadfastness and internal strength when the world feels unpredictable. A meditative fabl
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
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Franklin TV Storybooks
Franklin Makes a Deal
Paulette Bourgeois
For the child who really wants a specific toy and needs to understand how to earn it through hard work and patience rath
Ages 4–7
The Night Before
The Night Before My Birthday
Natasha Wing
For the child counting down the minutes until their party, this cozy rhyme captures the jitters and joy of the big night
Ages 3–5
The Loneliest Spring Flower
Dee Smith
For the child who feels like the odd one out or is struggling to wait their turn while others catch up.
Ages 3–7
The Love Me Bird
Joyce Dunbar
For the child who struggles with 'loud' social energy and needs a gentle lesson on the power of quiet observation and li
Ages 3–7
Scholastic Reader
Grow a Pumpkin Pie!
Jane E. Gerver
For the child curious about where their food comes from or looking forward to fall festivities. This gentle guide celebr
Ages 3–6
Angel Coming
Heather Henson
For children waiting on a new baby, this lyrical story explores the history of mountain midwives and the communal excite
Ages 4–8
Boris #4
Slow Down, Boris
Andrew Joyner
For the high-energy child who struggles to find their 'slow' button in the classroom. Boris the monster helps kids navig
Ages 5–8
Pete the Cat: I Can Read!
Screams for Ice Cream!
Kimberly Dean, James Dean
For the child who struggles with big feelings when plans change or a treat is lost. Pete helps little ones find their co
Ages 4–8
Money Basics #3
Spending Money
Natalie M. Rosinsky
For the child who just received their first allowance and is eager to spend it all at once: a friendly guide to making s
Ages 5–8
The Monster Family #2
Silly Billy!
Pat Hutchins
For the patient older sibling dealing with a younger brother who can't stop interrupting. This vibrant story explores ho
Ages 3–7
Elena #2
Elena Camps
Juana Medina
For the child who gets frustrated when things don't work right away. Elena's camping mishap helps little ones learn to s
Ages 4–7
My Body Tells Me #1
I Snoop On My Impulses
Melissa Winn
For the child who struggles with 'big urges' and acting before thinking, this detective-themed story turns impulse contr
Ages 4–9
Sniff-snuff-snap!
Lynley Dodd
For the child who struggles to wait their turn or tends to push ahead of others, this rhythmic tale gently shows why bei
Ages 3–7
Zora's Adventures of Wisdom
Zora's Butterfly Chase
Brittany Lenior-LongBey
For the curious toddler learning that the best way to enjoy nature's wonders is often with quiet patience and gentle obs
Ages 2–5
Sunflower
Miela Ford
A tiny seed needs just a little water and time to transform into a towering yellow flower in this quiet look at how thin
Ages 2–5
John and Plunk #1
Mine Will, Said John
Helen V. Griffith
John's parents suggest everything from frogs to chameleons, but he holds out with quiet determination until he gets the
Ages 3–7
Little Bear (Waddell) #3
You and Me, Little Bear
Martin Waddell
Little Bear helps Big Bear with all the important cave chores like gathering wood and water so they can finally have tim
Ages 2–5
Thorn Rose
Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
For the child enchanted by the idea of magical destinies, this ornate retelling explores how patience and bravery can ov
Ages 5–8
Monty #2
No Need for Monty
James Stevenson
Monty the alligator might be slow, but the animals find out the hard way that their high-speed shortcuts to school aren'
Ages 4–8
Red Light, Green Light
Margaret Wise Brown
The traffic signal stands tall through the day and night, blinking its steady rhythm of red and green for the busy world
Ages 2–5
Lionel #9
Lionel's Birthday
Stephen Krensky
The big day is almost here, and Lionel is getting ready by creating a time capsule and making sure his sister knows exac
Ages 6–9
