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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,876 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1902 books
4–7 yrs
1797 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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
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12–18 yrs
8 books
And the Good Brown Earth
Kathy Henderson
For the child learning about the beauty of patience and the steady rhythms of the natural world through a garden that gr
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 Leaving Morning
Angela Johnson
For the child preparing to move away from everything they know. This gentle story captures the bittersweet wait between
Ages 3–7
The Quiet / Loud Books #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 #1
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
Scholastic Junior Classics #15
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Ellen Miles
Lizzie and Charles meet Princess, a very pampered poodle who needs just the right forever home to suit her royal persona
Ages 7–10
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
Anno's Magic Seeds
Mitsumasa Anno
For the child who asks how one small seed becomes a whole forest, this fable uses a magical journey to explore the wonde
Ages 5–10
A Chair for My Mother #2
Something Special for Me
Vera B. Williams
Rosa searches for the perfect birthday gift to buy with her family’s hard-earned savings until a street musician inspire
Ages 4–8
Henry and Mudge #10
Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test
Cynthia Rylant
After eight weeks of hard work at dog school, Mudge is finally ready to show off his new skills and claim his well-earne
Ages 5–7
Max & Ruby #4
Max's Bath
Rosemary Wells
Ruby is determined to get Max clean, but every time she gives him a bath, he somehow finds a way to end up even messier
Ages 0–3
Simple Poems for Little People
Unknown
For the child discovering the rhythm of the world through language. These gentle, classic verses celebrate the small, ev
Ages 0–5
Rain
Manya Stojic
Watch the African savanna transform through the eyes and ears of its animals as they sense a life-giving rainstorm appro
Ages 2–6
Ramadan Moon Book for Kids
Unknown
For children observing Ramadan or those curious about their neighbors' traditions, this book explores the quiet beauty o
Ages 4–9
Sea Clocks: The Story of Longitude
Louise Borden
John Harrison spends forty years perfecting the sea clock to solve the mystery of longitude in this detailed narrative o
Ages 7–12
Come on, rain!
Karen Hesse
The air is thick with heat and the clouds are turning grey as a young girl waits for the first cool drops of a long-awai
Ages 4–8
