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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,861 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1895 books
4–7 yrs
1790 books
8–11 yrs
184 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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12–18 yrs
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Just a Little Bit
Ann Tompert
An elephant and a mouse can't get their seesaw to budge until a whole parade of animal friends—and one tiny beetle—join
Ages 3–7
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 #6
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
Russell the Sheep
Rob Scotton
Counting things just isn't working for Russell the sheep, who must experiment with every possible way to finally fall as
Ages 3–7
Circles of Hope
Karen Lynn Williams
Ifemelu leaves Nigeria for a new life at an American university, facing a complex world of race and social class she nev
Ages 4–8
Come Out Mr Poo!
Janelle McGuinness
Learning to use the potty becomes a fun adventure in this rhyming, encouraging story designed to help children feel conf
Ages 2–4
Because They Marched
Russell Freedman
For the teen or young adult questioning their path and seeking a deeper sense of purpose beyond societal expectations.
Ages 14–18
Dear Daisy, Get Well Soon
Maggie Smith
Cheer up a sick friend with a new gift for every day of the week, from colorful cards to five bright balloons, while pra
Ages 3–6
The Unruly Queen
E. S. Redmond
For the child who struggles with limits or expects every whim to be met. This humorous tale explores what happens when b
Ages 4–8
Pumpkin Jack
Will Hubbell
When Halloween ends, Tim leaves his rotting pumpkin in the garden, only to watch a new life sprout from the soil in a be
Ages 4–8
In a Village by the Sea
Muon Van
For children experiencing the quiet ache of missing a loved one, this lyrical story offers a soothing connection between
Ages 4–8
The Caterpillar's Friend
Al-Sayyed Ibraheem
Kate the caterpillar feels lonely because everyone is too busy to play, but a sunny morning and a little patience might
Ages 3–7
Hammering for Freedom
Rita Lorraine Hubbard
For children learning about the heavy weight of history and the incredible strength it takes to keep a family together a
Ages 7–11
The Music in Derrick's Heart
Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert
Uncle Booker T. makes magic with his harmonica, but when his hands fail him, young Derrick must find the music in his ow
Ages 5–9
Smithsonian Oceanic Collection
Box Turtle at Silver Pond Lane
Susan Korman
Witness the quiet life of a female box turtle as she searches for food, builds a secret nest, and lays her eggs in the s
Ages 4–8
Watching Desert Wildlife
Jim Arnosky
Vibrant watercolors bring the American Southwest to life as you learn how to quietly observe the animals that call the d
Ages 6–10
The Snail's Wonderful Journey
Aruna Keerthi Gamage
Cheta the snail has a big dream of riding the bus down the highway, but catching a speeding vehicle is a giant challenge
Ages 3–7
Bedtime Stories For Kids
Salba Dos
Short, illustrated stories provide a calming transition for children who aren't quite ready to close their eyes and drif
Ages 3–5
Blue Daisy
Helen Frost
For the child learning to navigate neighborhood social circles and the quiet patience required to earn a stray animal's
Ages 7–10
