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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+
Maribel's Year
Michelle Sterling
Maribel and her mother spend a full year in America experiencing new seasons and holidays while they wait for her father
Ages 4–8
My Friend Rabbit
Eric Rohmann
Mouse’s brand-new airplane is in for a bumpy ride when Rabbit takes the controls, leading to a vibrant and messy test of
Ages 3–7
Amos Fortune, Free Man
Elizabeth Yates
Born an African prince and stolen into slavery, Amos Fortune spends decades working with quiet dignity to purchase his o
Ages 10–14
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12–18 yrs
6 books
Elephant & Piggie #15
Should I Share My Ice Cream?
Mo Willems
Gerald has a delicious ice cream cone and a very big dilemma: should he eat it all himself or wait to share it with his
Ages 4–8
The Railway Series #37
Henry and the Express
Christopher Awdry
Henry takes on the heavy responsibility of the express as the engines of the North Western Railway strive to prove their
Ages 3–7
Everything but the Horse
Holly Hobbie
Scared of her new home in the country, Holly finds comfort in drawing the local horses while secretly wishing for a pony
Ages 4–8
Edgar #2
Edgar's Second Word
Audrey Vernick
Hazel has waited forever for her baby brother to finally speak, but she is in for a major disappointment when he finally
Ages 4–7
Seasonal Adventures #1
It's Pumpkin Time!
Zoe Hall
A sister and brother spend the seasons digging, planting, and waiting for their garden to transform into a patch of oran
Ages 3–7
Watermelon Wishes
Lisa Moser
Charlie and his grandfather spend a quiet, sun-drenched summer tending to a watermelon patch while holding onto a very s
Ages 4–8
Clifford's Loose Tooth
Wendy Cheyette Lewison
Clifford is full of anticipation as he waits for his loose tooth to fall out so he can finally get a special visit from
Ages 3–6
Bella & Bean
Rebecca Kai Dotlich
For friends who have different ways of being in the world, this gentle story honors the quiet creator and the energetic
Ages 4–8
Clifford's Manners
Norman Bridwell
A giant red dog demonstrates how to be a great friend by sharing his toys, waiting his turn, and remembering to say plea
Ages 3–7
The Last Peach
Gus Gordon
Two bugs face a hilarious dilemma over the final fruit of the season. Is it juicy or rotten? Should they share? The pres
Ages 4–8
Money Basics
Spending and Saving
Mary Hill
Banks, piggy banks, and the big difference between wants and needs are explained in this guide to how money is earned, s
Ages 5–8
Feel-Good Fairy Tales #1
Tortoise and Hare: A Fairy Tale to Help You Find Balance
Susan Verde
Two friends find a way to finish their race together in this calm retelling that includes easy yoga poses for kids.
Ages 4–8
How This Book Was Made
Mac Barnett
Writing a story is a wild journey that involves much more than just paper and ink—it also requires dodging hungry tigers
Ages 4–8
26 Fairmount Avenue #3
On My Way
Tomie dePaola
The quiet, sunny days between kindergarten and first grade come to life in this memoir about growing up and moving towar
Ages 7–10
Heatwave
Lauren Redniss
Bold red art captures the scorching intensity of a midday beach trip before a sudden downpour brings a cool, cyan relief
Ages 4–8
Bear and Mouse #3
A Bedtime for Bear
Bonny Becker
A grumpy bear who demands total silence for sleep meets his match in a high-energy, bubbly mouse guest.
Ages 3–7
Waffles & Julius #1
No Hugs Please!
Ed Vere
Waffles is ready to squeeze, but Julius would much rather have a nap. This funny story highlights the importance of aski
Ages 4–8
Curious George Early Readers
Curious George and the Surprise Gift
Margret Rey, H. A. Rey
A curious monkey tries to stay patient for a birthday surprise, but soon discovers that bathroom wallpaper is just as fu
Ages 4–7
More-igami
Dori Kleber
Joey is obsessed with folding everything from maps to money, but he’ll need a lot of patience to master the delicate art
Ages 4–8
A Wonderful Year
Nick Bruel
A talking tree, a hippo named Louise, and a very strange fairy appear in these four connected tales that celebrate the o
Ages 4–8
Lady Lollipop #1
Lady Lollipop
Dick King-Smith
A clever swineherd and a talented pig team up to teach a spoiled princess some much-needed manners in this quick-witted
Ages 6–9
