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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+
Hannah #3
Hannah's Baby Sister
Marisabina Russo
Hannah is absolutely certain her new sibling will be a girl, spending her days eagerly imagining all the things she and
Ages 3–6
Poems for Christmas
Jill Bennett
A gentle collection of seasonal poems for children who are buzzing with holiday excitement. Perfect for savoring the mag
Ages 4–8
Hello, Tree
Ana Crespo
For the child processing the aftermath of a natural disaster or the loss of a special outdoor place. A lyrical explorati
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
6 books
Tía Isa Wants a Car
Meg Medina
Tía Isa and her niece work hard to save every spare coin, dreaming of the day they can buy a car and drive their whole f
Ages 4–8
Angie and Lila #1
Riding the Wind
Barbara Garland Polikoff
For the child who longs for a pet of their own, this story explores the patience and hard work required to earn the trus
Ages 8–12
It's Holiday Time #4
It's Christmas
Jack Prelutsky
From the chaos of school plays to the magic of hidden gifts, these playful poems celebrate every familiar moment of the
Ages 5–9
My Furry Foster Family #6
Roo the Rabbit
Debbi Michiko Florence
For the child who is eager to prove they are old enough for a pet and needs to learn that caring for an animal takes pat
Ages 6–9
Merry Christmas, Princess Dinosaur!
Jill Kastner
Princess Dinosaur is busy exchanging gifts and using every ounce of energy she has to stay awake long enough to catch a
Ages 3–7
Farm Friends #1
Poppy's Chicks
Kimberly Derting, Shelli R. Johannes
For the child who thinks having a pet will be all fun and games. This story explores the rewarding but demanding reality
Ages 5–8
Read-it! Readers: Science
Surprising Beans
Molly Blaisdell
For the curious child who wonders how a tiny seed becomes a snack. This simple guide helps young readers discover the hi
Ages 4–7
Let It Grow
Mary Ann Fraser
For the curious child who wonders how a tiny seed becomes a giant orange pumpkin. This graphic-style guide makes learnin
Ages 5–9
The Wild Baby #1
The Wild Baby
Barbro Lindgren
Baby Ben is a whirlwind of mischief, constantly getting into trouble and needing a quick rescue from his ever-patient ma
Ages 2–5
Gabby Duran & the Unsittables #4
Triple Trouble
Elise Allen, Daryle Conners
Babysitting three aliens with strange powers is Gabby’s last chance to save her program and keep the galaxy safe from in
Ages 8–12
Ten Grouchy Groundhogs
Kathryn Heling
For the child who loves to count and wiggle. This bouncy rhyme helps little ones manage the frustration of waiting while
Ages 3–6
Earnest Sandpiper’s Great Ascent
Timothy Basil Ering
For the child who feels hesitant while others leap ahead. This gentle story validates the need for time and self-trust w
Ages 4–8
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science
From Caterpillar to Butterfly
Deborah Heiligman
For the child marveling at the natural world, this book transforms a scientific process into a wonder-filled journey of
Ages 4–8
Frog and Toad #4
Days with Frog and Toad
Arnold Lobel
Whether they are flying kites or telling scary stories by the fire, two very different best friends find joy in the simp
Ages 4–8
How to Make a Mountain
Amy Huntington
For curious kids who love rocks and dirt, this humorous DIY guide transforms complex geology into an epic, millions of y
Ages 5–9
Perfectly Poppy #1
Poppy's Puppy
Michele Jakubowski
For the child who is pleading for a pet and needs to understand the work, patience, and responsibility that come with a
Ages 5–7
Birdbrain Amos
Michael Delaney
For the child learning that being a good friend sometimes means dealing with a little bit of mess and a lot of noise.
Ages 7–10
Stairway Decodables: Will and Mia #3
Will and the Baby
Leanna Koch
For the young child navigating the arrival of a new baby, this gentle early reader helps big siblings understand their c
Ages 5–7
Hat Cat
Troy Wilson
For the child learning to understand the quiet rhythms of aging and the steady comfort of a loyal companion during life'
Ages 3–7
Mo Jackson #2
Kick It, Mo!
David A. Adler
Mo has practiced his kicking skills all season, but on game day he finds himself stuck running the field. Is he ever goi
Ages 4–8
Hello Reading!
Three Wishes
Harriet Ziefert
From sunrise to sunset, a little boy makes three special wishes and uses his imagination to see exactly how his world wo
Ages 6–8
