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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,874 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1902 books
4–7 yrs
1796 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
I Can Read Level 2
No Fighting, No Biting!
Else Holmelund Minarik
For the child who struggles with sibling squabbles and physical outbursts, this classic uses gentle humor to show why fi
Ages 4–8
Pokémon Classic Chapter Books #8
Psyduck Ducks Out
Jennifer Johnson, S. E. Heller
Misty thinks her training troubles are over when clumsy Psyduck finally evolves into the powerful Golduck, but a surpris
Ages 7–10
The Angel Who Learned to Be Quiet
Pagewell Co
Luna the angel is ready to shout her big news to the world until she reaches a quiet stable and realizes that some messa
Ages 3–7
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Anti-Bullying #2
The Terrible Tantrums of Timmy the Truck
Jennifer Anzin
Timmy the Truck is having a very hard time staying calm, but he is learning how to stop his big engine from boiling over
Ages 3–7
Theon and Pip #1
Theon and Pip and the Wiggly Body
Remi Allen
For children who struggle to sit still or feel 'fizzy' inside, this story provides gentle sensory tools to help busy bod
Ages 3–7
Tom, Are You Listening?
Mireia Gombau
Tom struggles to pay attention to anyone else until a magical tree whisks him away on a jungle adventure that changes ho
Ages 4–8
Magic Tree #1
Tap the Magic Tree
Christie Matheson
Leaves sprout, blossoms bloom, and apples grow as you tap, shake, and jiggle the pages to move this tree through the fou
Ages 2–5
Quiet Please, Owen McPhee!
Trudy Ludwig
Owen McPhee loves the sound of his own voice, but a sudden case of laryngitis forces him to stop talking and finally lis
Ages 5–9
Pets Are Family Too
Viva J
For children learning how to treat animals with kindness, these stories bridge the gap between having a pet and understa
Ages 3–8
I Want to Ride the Tap Tap
Danielle Joseph
For the child who loves the hum of engines and the buzz of a busy street, this vibrant journey celebrates the patience a
Ages 3–6
Festivals of the World #1
One Diwali Day
Dev Kothari
Ronak prepares colorful rangolis and delicious sweets for the festival of lights, all while heartfully wishing for his b
Ages 3–7
Dear Mr. Sprouts
Errol Broome
Freddie’s seeds are taking root in the Australian bush while a quiet, mysterious correspondence with a pen pal begins to
Ages 9–12
The Horses of Oak Valley Ranch #4
Pie in the Sky
Jane Smiley
High school in the 1970s is hard enough without the task of taming a haughty, expensive horse named Pie in the Sky who r
Ages 10–14
Stillwater #1
Zen Shorts
Jon J. Muth
Stillwater the bear shares three ancient Zen tales with his new neighbors to help them find patience and peace when thin
Ages 4–9
Bright & Early Books
Ten Eggs in a Nest
Marilyn Sadler
For the early learner starting to explore the magic of numbers and the excitement of a growing family.
Ages 3–7
Lucy the Bear #2
You Will Be My Friend!
Peter Brown
Lucy is absolutely determined to find a forest friend, but her eager approach might be scaring them off until a surprise
Ages 3–6
My Day with the Panye
Tami Charles
Fallon watches her mother move with grace through the hills of Haiti and longs for the day she is strong enough to balan
Ages 3–8
Serendipity
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
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
