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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+
Serendipity Books #38
Morgan and Mine
Stephen Cosgrove
When a lonely princess tries to lure a magical unicorn with pouts and tricks, she discovers that genuine kindness is the
Ages 4–8
Wait
Antoinette Portis
A hurried morning turns into a series of small, shared wonders as a mother and son find reasons to pause for butterflies
Ages 2–5
Step Right Up: How Doc Carver and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness
Donna Janell Bowman
A former wild west performer and a brilliant horse named Jim Key travel the country to prove that animals learn best thr
Ages 7–12
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Fred Bowen Sports Stories #3
Off the Bench
Fred Bowen
For the young athlete who feels stuck on the sidelines and needs to know that every role on a team matters.
Ages 8–12
While a Tree Was Growing...
Jane Bosveld
Watch a giant sequoia grow over 3,500 years, witnessing everything from the Trojan War to the present day as humanity ru
Ages 7–11
Two Little Trains
Margaret Wise Brown
For the child embarking on a big transition or a long journey. This rhythmic tale provides comfort and a sense of steady
Ages 2–5
Sequoia
Tony Johnston
For the child who feels small in a big world, this gentle poem explores the quiet strength and enduring patience of natu
Ages 4–8
Beginner Books
How to Love a Pony
Michelle Meadows
For the animal-loving child preparing for their first riding lesson or bonding with a new four-legged friend.
Ages 3–7
Spring Thaw
Steven Schnur
Golden hues and lush art capture the quiet magic of a farm waking up as maple syrup is gathered and migratory birds retu
Ages 4–8
Yoga Bunny
written and illustrated by Brian Russo
For the child who needs a moment of peace, this gentle story follows a bunny whose mindful yoga practice helps his frant
Ages 4–8
The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps
Jeanette Winter
For the child who feels more at home in nature than the classroom, this quiet biography follows Jane Goodall's journey f
Ages 4–9
Prudence Wants a Pet
Cathleen Daly
Prudence wants a pet so badly that she tries to leash up a branch, a tire, and even her baby brother while she waits for
Ages 4–8
Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom, The
Colleen AF Venable
For the child who struggles to sit still or find their place in a group. This funny story celebrates the loud, messy joy
Ages 4–8
Penny's Pocket
Elizabeth K. Hebl
For families welcoming a new baby through surrogacy, this gentle animal story explains the process of a surrogate helpin
Ages 3–8
Seed of Compassion, The: Lessons from the Life and Teaching of his Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
For the child learning how to be a kind friend and neighbor. This gentle memoir shares how small acts of empathy can gro
Ages 4–8
A Garden in My Hands
Meera Sriram
For the child preparing for a family celebration or curious about cultural traditions, this book captures the sensory ma
Ages 4–8
Pumpkin Patch, The
Elizabeth King
Bright photographs follow the entire lifecycle of a pumpkin, showing how a tiny seed in a California field eventually be
Ages 3–7
All Those Secrets of the World
Jane Yolen
While her father is away at war, four-year-old Janie moves to the Chesapeake Bay and discovers a secret about the world
Ages 4–8
Everybody Needs a Rock
Byrd Baylor
For the child who finds treasures in the dirt, this meditative guide celebrates the quiet joy of connecting with nature
Ages 4–10
Baby King Jumar
The Budget Game
James Holmes Jr., Kimberly Slay Holmes
Baby Jumar makes learning about money fun in this shorter, high-energy story designed to teach the basics of budgeting a
Ages 4–8
Good Night Big Little Bear
Dylan Pitston
A curious little bear wants to be grown up just like his mother, but he must first learn why listening to Mama and getti
Ages 2–5
Bye-Bye Diaper, See You Never for Girls
Yen Hope Tran
Encouraging rhymes and a patient, positive tone help little ones leave diapers behind and celebrate the milestone of usi
Ages 1–4
Hide and Seek Fog
Alvin Tresselt
The thickest fog in twenty years sends the adults scurrying for cover, leaving the village children to turn the misty st
Ages 3–8
The Two Mountains
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a big goal or a long path ahead, this timeless fable shows how steady, small step
Ages 5–9
