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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,881 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1906 books
4–7 yrs
1798 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The House of Grass and Sky
Mary Lyn Ray
For children processing the concept of home, the passage of time, or the bittersweet feeling of an empty space waiting f
Ages 4–8
Marlo and Coco #1
What's the Matter, Marlo?
Andrew Arnold
Marlo is lost in big clouds of anger and sadness, and his best friend Coco must figure out how to support him without be
Ages 4–8
Will Spring Be Early? or Will Spring Be Late?
Crockett Johnson
A groundhog is so eager for winter to end that he mistakes a fake flower for a sign of spring, leading to a hilarious se
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
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Knight Owl #3
Knight Owl's Little Christmas
Christopher Denise
Knight Owl and Early Bird are busy wrapping gifts and baking cookies as they prepare for a cozy winter celebration with
Ages 0–3
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears' Bedtime Battle
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
The treehouse is full of commotion as the Bear cubs deploy every trick in the book to avoid going to sleep.
Ages 4–8
Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy: Shoe La La!
Victoria Saxon
Nancy spots a pair of magnifique red shoes in a store window and determines she must find a way to make them part of her
Ages 4–6
Go Sports!
Go Freshwater Fishing!
Lisa M. Bolt Simons
Essential gear tips and expert skills wait inside to help you master the quiet thrill of reeling in your first big fresh
Ages 6–9
Monday is One Day
Arthur A. Levine
Gentle rhymes count down the long week as a father and child share small, loving moments while waiting for the weekend t
Ages 2–5
Dinosaur vs. #4
Dinosaur vs. Santa
Bob Shea
Dinosaur is ready to roar his way through every holiday challenge, but a midnight rustle on Christmas Eve might lead to
Ages 2–5
Character Traits #1
Patience
Rebecca Olien
Waiting can be hard, but everyday moments like standing in line or taking turns show how simple it is to practice being
Ages 5–8
Amazing You #3
What's in There? All About Before You Were Born
Robie H. Harris
Follow Gus and Nellie as they watch their mother's belly grow and learn the fascinating facts of how a baby develops bef
Ages 2–5
Don't Wake the Baby!
Wendy Cheyette Lewison
For the family adjusting to life with a new baby where everyone, even the animals, must learn the art of being quiet.
Ages 3–6
Dinosaur vs. #3
Dinosaur vs. the Library
Bob Shea
Dinosaur is roaring his way to the library, but he'll have to learn to balance his big energy with his quiet inside voic
Ages 2–5
Amos McGee #3
A Snow Day for Amos McGee
Philip C. Stead
A surprise snowfall transforms the town into a fluffy white playground, bringing zookeeper Amos McGee and his animal fri
Ages 2–6
See You Later, Alligator
Sally Hopgood
A tortoise with his bags packed keeps finding reasons to pause, shouting silly rhyming goodbyes to every mouse and bee b
Ages 2–5
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa #1
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
Erica Silverman
Cocoa the horse has decided the house is much more interesting than the barn, leaving Cowgirl Kate with the hilarious ta
Ages 5–8
Bartholomew Bear #3
On Your Potty!
Virginia Miller
Bartholomew the bear is learning that successfully using the potty is all about finding the right moment in this relatab
Ages 2–3
Through the North Pole Snow
Polly Faber
A cold fox finds shelter in a warm home filled with wrapping paper, watching a kind man work all year to fill empty shel
Ages 3–7
It's Our Garden: From Seeds to Harvest in a School Garden
George Ancona
For children curious about how food grows, this photo-essay shows how a school community works together through the seas
Ages 5–9
Jabari #1
Jabari Jumps
Gaia Cornwall
Jabari has passed his swim test and is ready for the big board, but looking down from the top makes the water feel much
Ages 4–8
When an Elephant Falls in Love
Davide Cali
An elephant finds himself doing the clumsiest, most relatable things—like hiding behind trees and writing unsent letters
Ages 3–6
Socks
Beverly Cleary
Socks used to be the center of the household until a new baby arrived, leaving this confused cat to find a new way to fi
Ages 7–10
Bad Kitty #12
Kitten Trouble
Nick Bruel
Kitty’s home is suddenly overrun by displaced fosters after the local shelter is destroyed, and she is definitely not re
Ages 7–10
Lost. Found.
Marsha Diane Arnold
When a favorite scarf is lost in the snow, it becomes a source of wonder and conflict for forest animals before a gentle
Ages 3–6
