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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+
Whistling
Elizabeth Partridge
For the child working hard to master a new skill alongside a parent. This lyrical story celebrates patience, father-son
Ages 4–8
Scientists in the Field
Extreme Birdwatching
Loree Burns
Two scientists spent forty years on a rugged volcanic island in the Galápagos to prove how the tiny beaks of wild finche
Ages 9–12
Guinea Pigs Go #1
Guinea Pigs Go Gardening
Kate Sheehy
For the curious child who wants to know where their food comes from: join two busy guinea pigs as they discover the pati
Ages 3–6
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The Night of the Hedgehog
Tanya Rosie
For the child who finds magic in the quiet hours, this gentle story nurtures a love for wildlife and the hushed wonder o
Ages 3–7
Crouching Tiger
Ying Chang Compestine
For the child who feels caught between modern life and traditional heritage, or struggles to find the 'cool' in a grandp
Ages 4–8
Sam Who Never Forgets
Eve Rice
The elephants, zebras, and all the zoo animals can count on one thing: Sam the zookeeper always makes sure everyone is f
Ages 2–5
Usborne First Stories
The Three Little Pigs
Heather Amery
Three little pigs build their homes and try to stay one step ahead of a very hungry and very determined wolf in this cla
Ages 3–6
Benjy #2
Benjy in Business
Jean Van Leeuwen
From car washes to yard work, eight-year-old Benjy launches a series of ambitious schemes to save up enough money for a
Ages 7–10
Scholastic Biography
Helen Keller's Teacher
Margaret Davidson
For the child who needs to see that even the most difficult barriers can be broken with patience, grit, and the help of
Ages 7–10
Rigby PM Stars
The Halfway Party
Pauline Cartwright
For the child who can't wait a whole year for their next big day. This sweet story explores the excitement of creating a
Ages 6–8
The Eggs Are Hatching!
Rusty Marckini
Little plover chicks spend their day visiting a mother crocodile and her nest while they wait for the exciting moment th
Ages 3–7
Geraldine the Pig #2
Geraldine's Big Snow
Holly Keller
Geraldine keeps a watchful eye on the sky, waiting with breathless anticipation for the first flakes to fall so she can
Ages 3–7
The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone
Timothy Basil Ering
A mysterious treasure hidden in a pile of junk leads a boy to assemble a strange, loyal monster to protect his special d
Ages 4–8
Gramp and Bonnie #2
No Foal Yet
Jessie Haas
Nora and her grandparents wait with quiet anticipation for their horse, Bonnie, to finally bring her new foal into the w
Ages 4–8
Rowan
Robin McKinley
A young girl and her new puppy navigate the bumps and adjustments of early friendship until they finally feel they truly
Ages 4–8
Sunflower Seeds
Ellen Heck
A boy brings home seeds from school and spends a quiet summer tending to three sunflower plants as they grow toward the
Ages 3–7
No Problem
Eileen Browne
Mouse and his friends struggle to assemble a mysterious birthday gift until Shrew shows them the importance of slowing d
Ages 3–7
Twenty Heartbeats
Dennis Haseley
After years of waiting for a single painting of his horse, a wealthy man confronts an artist to learn the true meaning o
Ages 5–9
Katie Woo's Neighborhood
Firefighter Kayla
Fran Manushkin
Katie has so many burning questions for her aunt the firefighter, but she'll have to practice being patient until the pr
Ages 5–7
Kate and Dave #2
The Trouble with Dogs... Said Dad
Bob Graham
When a professional trainer arrives to tame Dave the dog, the whole family discovers that humans have just as much to le
Ages 4–8
Max and Millie
Take Turns, Max and Millie
Felicity Brooks
Max and Millie learn that playtime is better when everyone gets a chance to lead, with simple text perfect for little on
Ages 2–4
Big Rain Coming
Katrina Germein
For the child learning the value of anticipation, this evocative story captures the heavy, shimmering heat of Northern A
Ages 4–8
Lottie's Dream
Bonnie Pryor
Growing up on the prairie means a life far from the coast, but Lottie never gives up on her childhood dream of finally s
Ages 4–8
Don't Worry Bear
Greg Foley
For the child who worries about their friends when they are out of sight. A gentle introduction to change, patience, and
Ages 2–5
