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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
12–18 yrs
8 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Raft
Jim LaMarche
For the child who feels reluctant about spending time away from screens or familiar routines, this story captures the ma
Ages 4–9
Brave in the Water
Stephanie Wildman
For the child who feels nervous about getting their face wet or jumping into the pool. This story helps little ones navi
Ages 4–8
A Pen Pal for Max
Gloria Rand
For the child curious about where their food comes from or how to bridge the distance with a new friend across the world
Ages 5–8
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Haystack
Bonnie Geisert
Dusty browns and grass greens illustrate the changing seasons on a Midwestern farm, where a giant haystack serves a vita
Ages 5–10
The Easter Bunny's Assistant
written and illustrated by Jan Thomas
For the child who gets a little too excited during holiday crafts, this silly story explores staying calm when things ge
Ages 3–6
Bear Hug
Katharine McEwen
For the child feeling anxious about big changes or transitions. This gentle story uses a father bear's guidance to help
Ages 3–7
Halfway Hank
Joe Fallon, Ken Scarborough
For the child who leaves their toys scattered and their tasks unfinished, this humorous story explores the satisfaction
Ages 3–7
Sleepy Bear
Lydia Dabcovich
For the curious toddler wondering where the animals go when it gets cold. A soothing introduction to the natural rhythms
Ages 2–5
Popcorn Country
Cris Peterson
For the curious child who wonders how their favorite snack gets into the bowl. This photo-filled journey explores the cy
Ages 5–9
Festival of Colors
Kabir Sehgal
For the family wanting to share the vibrant joy of Hindu traditions, this book celebrates the patience and preparation b
Ages 3–8
Elusive Moose
Joan Gannij
A shy moose is hiding on every page among many other wild creatures; keep a sharp eye out to spot him in this quiet game
Ages 3–6
Charles Darwin: The Life of a Revolutionary Thinker
Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Read the journals and letters of the man who changed biology forever to understand how he developed the theory of evolut
Ages 10–14
Rabbit's Snow Dance
as told by James and Joseph Bruchac
Rabbit is determined to perform his snow dance in the middle of summer, even after the other animals warn him it is a ba
Ages 4–8
My Brother Has Autism
Bernadette Swindells
For siblings or friends of children with autism, this heart-warming book uses real family photographs to help explain wh
Ages 4–10
Mia & Milo's Summer Adventure
Sandra Abdelli
Summer days at the beach turn into a world of discovery and imagination for lively Mia and her creative cousin Milo.
Ages 3–7
How Stella Sparks
Back To Basics Suze
Stella the star feels shy and overwhelmed, but she learns that her light doesn't have to be loud to be powerful through
Ages 3–7
Grandpa's Clock
Rachna Gilmore
For the child who struggles with frustration when things don't work immediately: a gentle lesson in the slow, rhythmic m
Ages 5–8
How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend
Jerrie Oughton
First Woman attempts to write careful laws in the stars, but a trickster Coyote flings them into a chaotic jumble that d
Ages 4–8
Joaquin
Joaquin's Angry Quills
Mariana Barco
Joaquin the porcupine struggles when games don't go his way, but learning to handle frustration helps him keep his sharp
Ages 3–7
A Seed Grows
Antoinette Portis
Peek beneath the soil to see how winding roots and a growing stalk slowly transform a tiny seed into a tall, blooming su
Ages 3–6
Oh, Harry!
Maxine Kumin
For the child who feels overlooked because they move a little slower or think a little differently than everyone else.
Ages 4–8
Flo
Kyo Maclear
In a panda family that is always rushing from one activity to the next, Flo moves slowly and notices the small things th
Ages 3–7
Perfect Soup
Lisa Moser
A determined mouse finds that gathering the right ingredients for a perfect soup requires plenty of clever negotiation a
Ages 4–8
Zagazoo
Quentin Blake
For parents navigating the unpredictable stages of childhood, from the 'vulture' toddler years to the 'dragon' teenage e
Ages 4–10
