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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,878 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1904 books
4–7 yrs
1797 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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12–18 yrs
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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
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
The Carrot Seed
Ruth Krauss
Everyone tells him it won't grow, but a small boy patiently tends his tiny carrot seed with quiet confidence and unwaver
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
Hannah is My Name
Belle Yang
For the child adjusting to a new country or name, this gentle story navigates the uncertainty of immigration and the hop
Ages 5–8
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
Big Bear and Little Bear #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
Horrible Harry #9
Horrible Harry Goes Cuckoo
Suzy Kline
Being cooped up inside during a winter bird study is driving Harry wild, and his restless energy might just get him into
Ages 6–9
This Year's Garden
Cynthia Rylant
Watch a large rural family prepare, plant, and harvest as their garden changes from the first spring sprouts to the quie
Ages 4–8
Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #14
Karen's New Year
Ann M. Martin
For the child eager to grow up and join the big kids, this story explores the excitement and challenge of staying awake
Ages 7–10
Masha and the Bear #3
The Best Birthday
Lauren Forte
Masha is ready for her biggest day of the year, but when her friends are nowhere to be found, she starts to worry that h
Ages 3–6
Learning About Money
Save Money
Mary Reina
Real-life photos and simple explanations illustrate why it pays to be patient and how to start a habit of putting money
Ages 5–8
The Two Cars
Ingri d'Aulaire
For the child who compares themselves to others and needs to learn that speed isn't everything. A vintage fable about va
Ages 3–7
