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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+
Mela
Maddalena Schiavo
Gentle, wordless illustrations capture the quiet moments of patience and warmth required for a young girl to earn the tr
Ages 4–8
Hush Songs
Joyce Carol Thomas
Rhythmic African-American lullabies and historical notes come together to create a soulful and soothing end to the day.
Ages 0–8
Can I Sit in the Middle?
Susanne Strasser
Wiggling, squishing, and finding the perfect spot to sit is half the battle in this playful look at the joyful chaos tha
Ages 2–5
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12–18 yrs
6 books
Wintergarden
Janet Fox
Inside a warm kitchen while the world is cold, a young girl and her mother plant a windowsill herb garden to harvest the
Ages 4–8
The Puppy Place #14
Cody
Ellen Miles
For the child learning about the joys and challenges of helping a shy animal find its place in the world.
Ages 7–10
Is This a House for Hermit Crab?
Megan McDonald
For the child facing a big transition or feeling like they have outgrown their current space and need to find where they
Ages 3–7
Mister Magnolia
Quentin Blake
For the child who embraces their own eccentricities, this bouncy rhyme celebrates finding joy in life even when things a
Ages 2–6
Little Miu
Don't Fight!
Muki
Miu discovers that while it's okay to feel angry, using gentle words instead of hitting keeps playdates fun and friendsh
Ages 1–6
What to Do When
What to Do When It's Time to Calm Down
Cara Goodwin
Help little ones manage big feelings with simple physical techniques like belly breathing, muscle relaxation, and asking
Ages 1–3
Yogi Superhero #3
Yogi Superhero: Time to Rest
Anna Smithers
Even superheroes need to recharge. Learn simple yoga and relaxation techniques designed to help calm the mind and body b
Ages 3–8
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Long Shot for Paul
Matt Christopher
Glenn is a determined brother who won't give up on teaching Paul, who has developmental disabilities, how to master the
Ages 8–12
Anzu the Great Kaiju #2
Anzu the Great Listener
Benson Shum
Sweet Anzu loves his bonsai, but when his efforts to cheer up a crying stranger backfire, he realizes that sitting quiet
Ages 4–8
Serendipity Books
Little Mouse on the Prairie
Stephen Cosgrove
A hardworking mouse and her playful friends find a balance between necessary chores and joyful fun to create a comfortab
Ages 5–8
Moomin Storybooks
Moomin and the Birthday Button
Tove Jansson
Moomintroll is bursting with birthday excitement, but he is crushed to find that all his friends seem much too busy to n
Ages 2–5
Llama Llama Picture Books #2
Llama Llama Mad at Mama
Anna Dewdney
A trip to the grocery store turns into a major meltdown when a little llama loses his patience with his mama's long list
Ages 2–5
Violet Mackerel #1
Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot
Anna Branford
After falling in love with a delicate blue china bird, seven-year-old Violet puts her imaginative mind to work on a clev
Ages 6–9
Merry Christmas, Splat
Rob Scotton
Splat the cat is having a minor holiday crisis as he frets over whether his behavior was quite good enough to earn a spe
Ages 3–7
Big Wolf and Little Wolf #1
Big Wolf & Little Wolf
Nadine Brun-Cosme
Big Wolf has always enjoyed the solitude of his hill, but the arrival of a small, unexpected visitor makes him rethink w
Ages 4–8
Nobunny's Perfect
Anna Dewdney
Charming bunnies show how easy it can be to have good habits, from sharing toys to being kind, even when doing the right
Ages 2–5
An Anteater Named Arthur
Bernard Waber
Arthur is a messy, choosy, and very forgetful anteater, but his mother loves him through every single one of his daily t
Ages 4–8
Rica Baptista #3
The Box of Possibilities
Janet Costa Bates
Rica and Laini imagine everything from future cars to superpowers as they wait for the mysterious, locked box from Uncle
Ages 6–9
The Magical Animal Adoption Agency #2
The Enchanted Egg
Kallie George
Perfect for children learning that big responsibilities require steady hands and a lot of heart, especially when caring
Ages 7–10
The 5,000-Year-Old Puzzle: Solving a Mystery of Ancient Egypt
Claudia Logan
Journey to Giza in 1925 to witness the excavation of a secret tomb through the eyes of a boy joining his father's archae
Ages 8–12
The Puppy Place #36
Stella
Ellen Miles
For the family preparing to welcome a high-energy pet, this story explores the patience and empathy needed to foster a d
Ages 7–10
