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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,879 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1905 books
4–7 yrs
1797 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Bedtime Countdown Tales #3
Little Daisy Bedtime Story
Craig Buckle
For the little one who needs a peaceful transition into sleep, this gentle tale helps establish a soothing nighttime rou
Ages 1–4
The Baby-Sitters Club #102
Mary Anne and the Little Princess
Ann M. Martin
Shy teenager Mia Thermopolis discovers she is the heir to a European throne and must undergo princess training with her
Ages 8–12
Ramona Quimby #1
Beezus and Ramona
Beverly Cleary
For siblings who love and frustrate each other in equal measure, this classic captures the messy reality of being a 'res
Ages 6–10
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12–18 yrs
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Red Rocket Readers #17
Don't Smile!
Pam Holden
Keeping a serious face is harder than it looks in this playful look at school life and the relatable struggle to hold ba
Ages 4–6
Troy the Llama #1
Troy the Llama Gets a Guitar for Christmas
Merle Lee Mann
For the child discovering a new passion: follow Troy the Llama as he navigates the excitement and patience required to m
Ages 3–7
Bedtime Stories for Kids (Thompson) #2
Bedtime Stories for Kids Vol 2
Giuly Gabriell Thompson
Quiet mindfulness, simple yoga poses, and gentle meditation stories work together to calm racing minds and pave the way
Ages 2–12
The Smurfs #25
The Gambling Smurfs
Peyo
For the child who is becoming overly competitive with games or needs to understand why 'just one more try' can lead to t
Ages 7–12
World of Kids' Emotions #2
Mindfulness Makes Me Stronger
Elizabeth Cole
For the child who struggles to stay calm when things go wrong, this gentle guide provides simple breathing and focus too
Ages 3–8
The Loud House 3-in-1 #6
The Loud House 3-in-1: Vol. 6
The Loud House Creative Team
Chaos and comedy go hand-in-hand in Royal Woods as the Loud and Casagrande families navigate the wild ups and downs of l
Ages 7–12
Boss of the Pool
Robin Klein
Resentment turns to self-discovery when Shelley reluctantly tries to teach a boy with a mental disability how to swim.
Ages 9–12
The Red Blanket
Eliza Thomas
For children processing the story of their own adoption or the wait for a new family member, this gentle story uses a re
Ages 4–8
Mama's Coming Home
Karma Wilson
For the child eagerly counting down the minutes until their parent returns from work or a long day out.
Ages 2–6
Samantha on a Roll
Linda Ashman
Sammy can’t resist the temptation of her brand-new skates, leading to a chaotic and high-speed dash through the neighbor
Ages 4–8
Books to Grow By
It's Hard to Be Five
Jamie Lee Curtis
The world is full of rules and big impulses when you are only five years old, but learning self-control can be an energe
Ages 4–8
Song of the Swallows, The
Leo Politi
For the child learning to appreciate the rhythmic beauty of nature and the comfort of enduring traditions through a quie
Ages 4–8
Wolf Won't Bite!
written and illustrated by Emily Gravett
For the child who loves testing boundaries and needs a playful reminder that everyone has a breaking point. A witty take
Ages 2–6
Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care
Jennifer Wilgocki and Marcia Kahn Wright
For children navigating the foster care system, this gentle guide explains the 'maybe' questions and the roles of the ad
Ages 4–10
The Book Boat's In
Cynthia Cotten
For the child learning that some of the best things in life are worth the hard work and the wait.
Ages 4–8
Slow Down: 50 Mindful Moments in Nature
Rachel Williams
For the child who feels rushed by a busy world. This soothing guide reveals the tiny, magical transformations happening
Ages 6–10
Lulu #2
Lulu Walks the Dogs
Judith Viorst
For the child learning that getting what you want requires hard work, patience, and maybe even getting along with a riva
Ages 7–10
The Magician's Apprentice
Kate Banks
For the child who wonders if they have what it takes to master a new skill. A gentle exploration of the patience and obs
Ages 4–8
Waiting for Ice
Sandra Markle
For the child curious about our changing planet, this gripping true story explores the resilience required when nature's
Ages 4–8
Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!
Todd Tarpley
For the parent whose little one finds every excuse to delay bedtime. This playful story uses robots to mirror the common
Ages 2–5
The Lost Horse: A Chinese Folktale
Ed Young
For the child struggling with unexpected setbacks or sudden wins, this Taoist parable shows how life's twists are rarely
Ages 5–10
