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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+
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
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12–18 yrs
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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'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
D.W.
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
Max & Ruby
Ruby Gets Crafty
Grosset & Dunlap
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
Max and Ruby #1
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
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 #2
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
Mr. Snore #1
There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor
Wade Bradford
Mr. Snore is desperate for sleep, but every floor of the Sharemore Hotel holds a noisy, damp, or crowded surprise until
Ages 4–8
Our Teacher's Having a Baby
Eve Bunting
For students navigating the changes that come when a beloved teacher expects a baby, this book celebrates the communal j
Ages 4–8
Sam and Mrs. Bear #2
Don't You Feel Well, Sam?
Amy Hest
Sam has a nagging cough, but Mrs. Bear is right there to offer comfort and care through the long, chilly night.
Ages 2–5
26 Fairmount Avenue #2
The Baby Sister
Tomie dePaola
Tommy dreams of a sister with a red ribbon in her hair, but first he has to survive a visit from stern Nana Fall-River w
Ages 4–8
Harry and Matilda #2
Harry Hates Shopping!
Ronda Armitage
Sibling squabbles and restless energy turn a simple grocery trip into a test of patience for Mother Koala as she tries t
Ages 3–7
The Place Book Series #1
The Airport Book
Lisa Brown
Everything from luggage carousels to security lines comes to life as a family searches for a lost sock monkey during a b
Ages 2–7
Usborne First Reading
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Katie Daynes
While Grasshopper plays through the sunny days, Ant works hard to prepare for the cold in this charming retelling of the
Ages 4–6
Angela Weaves a Dream
Michele Sola
High in the mountains of southern Mexico, Angela masters the intricate patterns and ancient traditions of her ancestors
Ages 8–12
The Carver Chronicles #3
Don't Feed the Geckos!
Karen English
African American and Latino boys navigate a world of humor and charm in this universal chapter book series entry.
Ages 6–9
The Christmas Box
Joanne Stewart Wetzel
A mysterious wooden box arrives from Japan, bringing a touch of holiday magic to a family missing their father during hi
Ages 4–8
What's...?
What's Polite?
Harriet Ziefert
Scooter the pig is heading to a real restaurant with his grandparents and needs to remember his manners in this interact
Ages 2–5
