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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+
How Giraffe Got Such a Long Neck and Why Rhino is So Grumpy
Michael J. Rosen
A wise man uses magic herbs to help Giraffe reach high leaves during a drought, leaving a tardy Rhino feeling very grump
Ages 4–8
I Want My Book Back
Viviane Elbee
Daryl is absolutely heartbroken when he has to return his favorite book about dinosaurs to the library instead of keepin
Ages 4–8
Truman
Jean Reidy
When Sarah boards a bus with a big backpack, her tiny tortoise Truman decides he cannot just wait—he has to find his way
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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The Chalet School #31
A Problem for the Chalet School
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
For the girl navigating the tricky social dynamics of a new school or dealing with a peer who just won't fit in. A class
Ages 9–14
The Grumpy Morning
Pamela Duncan Edwards
The farmer is late with breakfast, and a grumpy cow starts a noisy chain reaction among all the animals to make sure the
Ages 2–5
The Kane Family #4
Harry and Arney
Judith Caseley
Six-year-old Harry expects to focus only on his new baby brother, but he soon realizes how much he values his two older
Ages 6–9
Jigsaw: A Mystery in the Mail
Bob Graham
A mysterious thousand-piece puzzle brings a family together, leading them on a whimsical hunt for one missing piece thro
Ages 4–8
A Kids Book About
A Kids Book About Money
Adam Stramwasser
Learning how to save, budget, and spend wisely is a vital life skill. Start a conversation about where money comes from
Ages 5–9
Betty Bunny #2
Betty Bunny Wants Everything
Michael B. Kaplan
When told she can only pick one toy at the store, precocious Betty Bunny tries to use her hilarious negotiating skills t
Ages 3–6
Zoo Crew #1
The Great Panda Tale
Laura Buller
A zoo crew waits in suspense for a new baby panda to arrive, revealing fascinating details about how these bears eat, gr
Ages 5–7
Nature Storybooks #2
Caterpillar, Caterpillar
Vivian French
A young girl watches the wonders of nature unfold as her grandfather carefully raises caterpillars among the nettles in
Ages 4–8
On Camera: The Story of a Child Actor
Joan Hewett
Step onto the set with eight-year-old Philip Waller to see what it really takes to go on auditions, shoot commercials, a
Ages 7–11
Bedtime for Bo
Kjersti Annesdatter Skomsvold
Bo transforms into a hibernating bear and a coiled python to delay sleep, turning the nightly routine into a wild, imagi
Ages 3–6
Ducky's Potty Training Challenge
Greg Hurst
Ducky is a little nervous about learning to use the potty, but with his mother's patient help, he learns how to handle a
Ages 2–4
The Chocolate Touch
Patrick Skene Catling
John Midas thinks he has the best luck in the world when a magical gift turns everything his lips touch into chocolate,
Ages 7–11
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science
Where Do Chicks Come From?
Amy E. Sklansky
Follow the three-week journey of a tiny egg, watching day by day as a growing chick prepares to hatch and meet its paren
Ages 4–8
Old Man Mad About Drawing: A Tale of Hokusai, The
Francois Place
Follow the life of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai, the Japanese artist whose obsession with drawing captured the powe
Ages 8–12
Barn Cat: A Counting Book
Carol P. Saul
For the child who loves looking for details in the world around them, this book offers a peaceful way to practice number
Ages 2–5
The Adventures of Tintin #21
The Castafiore Emerald
Hergé
A famous opera singer arrives at Marlinspike Hall just as a priceless gem vanishes, leaving Tintin to untangle a web of
Ages 8–12
Tree. Table. Book.
Lois Lowry
For the child noticing a grandparent or older neighbor becoming forgetful, this gentle story navigates the changing natu
Ages 8–12
Ms. McCaw Learns to Draw
Kaethe Zemach
Dudley struggles with lessons but excels at art, eventually showing his patient teacher that everyone has a talent to sh
Ages 4–8
Percy Pig
Tame Your Tiger, Percy Pig!
Barb Glyda
For children who struggle with big, sudden bursts of temper and need a relatable way to visualize and manage their frust
Ages 3–7
Nature Books
An Egg Is Quiet
Dianna Aston
Observe the life-sized wonders of birds, reptiles, and insects through delicate hand-lettered facts and illustrations of
Ages 4–9
Five Little Monkeys Play Hide-and-Seek
Eileen Christelow
Five playful monkeys convince their babysitter to play a late-night game of hide-and-seek that leads to some very creati
Ages 3–7
