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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+
5-Minute Bedtime Stories and Rhymes for Muslim Children
Ummu Laylaa
For parents seeking to weave Islamic values and heritage into their child's nightly routine through gentle stories and e
Ages 3–8
Once Upon a Winter Day
Liza Woodruff
For the child who needs a break from screens and a gentle nudge to discover the magic in their own backyard. A quiet cel
Ages 3–7
Hekla & Laki
Marine Schneider
Inside the crater of an ancient volcano, an old giant and a young boy share a quiet, mythical life captured in moody, ri
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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Barney Beagle #1
Barney Beagle
Jean Bethell
Barney Beagle watches hopefully as each pet store customer picks a different dog, wondering if the right boy will ever w
Ages 4–7
Let's Go to the Potty!
Allison Jandu
Rhyming songs and playful illustrations guide toddlers through the transition from diapers to the independence of using
Ages 1–3
Mama's Home
Paul Vos Benkowski
A father and child share quiet moments together by the window, watching the world pass by while they eagerly wait for Ma
Ages 1–4
Linnea
Linnea's Windowsill Garden
Christina Björk
Turn a small city apartment into a lush oasis with this guide to growing seeds, bulbs, and plants right on your own wind
Ages 7–11
The Kite
written and ill. by Luis Garay
For the child learning that some things are worth waiting for, this story follows a boy who works hard to earn something
Ages 5–9
A Place Called Kindergarten
Jessica Harper
For the child feeling nervous about their first day of school. This gentle story uses barnyard friends to process the my
Ages 3–6
Rice
Yu Hongcheng
Detailed paintings reveal the fascinating year-long journey of growing rice among the beautiful mountains of China's Yun
Ages 5–10
Lenny the Dog
The Story Help Make Friends
Elizabeth Devis
Lenny the dog and Otto the turtle help a lonely girl named Ava learn how to share, take turns, and find joy in making ne
Ages 2–5
The Longest Night
Marion Dane Bauer
For the child who feels restless in the dark or small in a big world, this lyrical tale offers comfort through the quiet
Ages 4–8
Make Way for Ducklings
Robert McCloskey
Mrs. Mallard and her eight ducklings brave the busy streets of Boston as they search for the perfect, safe home in the p
Ages 3–8
A Stone Is a Story
Leslie Barnard Booth
For the child who asks how the mountains were made or where pebbles come from. Explore the quiet, epic story of a single
Ages 4–8
Smile for Auntie
Diane Paterson
For the parent or caregiver who knows the hilarious struggle of trying to coax a stubborn smile out of a stoic baby.
Ages 1–5
Building
Elisha Cooper
For the child who stares in wonder at passing excavators and wants to know how a giant structure rises from a patch of d
Ages 3–7
Flora #1
Flora's Surprise!
Debi Gliori
While the rest of her family waits for flowers and vegetables to sprout, Flora plants a heavy brick and waits for a very
Ages 3–6
Arthur Adventures #25
D.W.'s Library Card
Marc Brown
D.W. finally learns to write her name to get her very own library card, but now she must protect her borrowed book at al
Ages 4–8
Humphrey's Tiny Tales #4
Playful Puppy Problem
Betty G. Birney
Humphrey the hamster is determined to help Richie with his science project, but a high-energy puppy keeps causing chaos
Ages 5–8
Ruby Gets Crafty
Rosemary Wells
Ruby and Louise’s perfect poster project is threatened by Max’s cowboy chaos, but a few glittery spills might be exactly
Ages 3–6
Be Brown!
Barbara Bottner
A little boy tries his best to manage a wild and rambunctious dog that seems to have a mind of its own.
Ages 2–5
Ruby's Tea for Two
Rosemary Wells
Toddlers can join bunny siblings Max and Ruby for a tea party in this durable, shaped board book featuring simple text a
Ages 0–3
Cave Dada #1
Cave Dada
Brandon Reese
A Stone Age father just wants to get his baby to sleep, but the little cave-dweller won't settle down until they find th
Ages 3–5
Knight Owl and Early Bird
Christopher Denise
Owl is sure he has the Knight Watch under control, but a talkative little bird might be the only one brave enough to sav
Ages 4–8
