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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+
Slow Snail
Mary Murphy
Follow a shimmering, glistening trail through the grass as a tiny snail winds her way home just in time for dinner.
Ages 0–3
Lucy #1
Lucy Comes to Stay
Rosemary Wells
Mary Elizabeth is thrilled to get a new puppy named Lucy, but she quickly discovers that a pet requires a lot of patienc
Ages 4–8
Bob Bilby
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Bluey and Bingo try to teach Muffin and Socks how to play charades at Nana's house, even when the little ones struggle w
Ages 2–5
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12–18 yrs
6 books
A Sloth Named Suzy
Elif Uncu, Jale Uncu
For the child who feels rushed by the world, this gentle rhyming story celebrates the beauty of moving at your own pace
Ages 3–7
P.J. & Puppy
Cathryn Falwell
Potty training becomes a shared household milestone as a toddler learns to use the toilet while a new puppy practices on
Ages 2–4
The Christmas Magic
Lauren Thompson
Watch Santa's quiet, magical preparations as he gets ready for the most important night of the year.
Ages 3–7
Monster Boy #5
Cash Crazy!
Shoo Rayner
Bombassa is ready for a shopping spree with his birthday money, but he quickly learns that ten dollars disappears much f
Ages 5–8
Bartholomew Bear
Eat Your Dinner!
Virginia Miller
George the bear comes up with a clever trick to get a stubborn little bear named Bartholomew to finally finish his meal.
Ages 2–5
Rigby Leveled Readers
Pandas Are Coming!
John Manos
The Smithsonian National Zoo is buzzing with activity as keepers prepare for the long journey and big arrival of Tian Ti
Ages 7–9
All about Ben
Aileen O'Donnell, Dorothy Markham
For the child who wants to understand why their brother or sister acts, plays, or communicates differently due to autism
Ages 4–8
The Shortest Day
Susan Cooper
For the child curious about the changing seasons and the ancient roots of our winter traditions, this lyrical poem celeb
Ages 4–9
Changes
Anthony Browne
A young boy waits at home and imagines a world of wild transformations after his father tells him that things are going
Ages 5–9
Little Grey Rabbit
Wise Owl's Story
Margaret Tempest
For the child who enjoys quiet forest mysteries and the company of a dignified, slightly grumpy elder who looks out for
Ages 3–7
Shadrach
Meindert DeJong
For the child experiencing the intense, heart-pounding anticipation of a first pet and the deep responsibility of caring
Ages 7–11
A Surprise in the Wood
Cosetta Zanotti
For the child learning to share responsibilities and care for others. A gentle story about a bear and a wolf discovering
Ages 4–8
What to Do When There's a New Baby in the Family
Cara Goodwin
For the child preparing to become a big brother or sister and navigating the complex feelings that come with a shrinking
Ages 2–6
Vida Remembers
Jennifer Glasgow
For the child noticing a grandparent starting to forget. This tender story helps families navigate the changes that come
Ages 4–8
The Apple-pip Princess
Jane Ray
For the child who feels small or overlooked in a world that values grand gestures. This modern fairy tale celebrates how
Ages 4–8
Letter to the Lake
Susan Marie Swanson
For the child who misses the magic of summer or feels a bit of the winter blues. This quiet story explores how imaginati
Ages 3–8
A Quiet Place
Douglas Wood
Disillusioned by the city and the climate crisis, a woman moves to a rural convent to find peace and purpose in a quiet,
Ages 3–8
The Hungry Lion
Z.S. Ahmed
For the child learning that the best way to fill your belly is by opening your heart. Help little ones navigate the tric
Ages 3–7
The Curious Garden
Peter Brown
Liam discovers a tiny, struggling patch of green in a gray city and decides to nurture it, sparking a lush transformatio
Ages 4–8
Alfonse, Where Are You?
Linda Wikler
Alfonse the goose is struggling to find Little Bird in a game of hide-and-seek, until he learns the secret of being very
Ages 3–6
Home for a Bunny
Margaret Wise Brown
For the child seeking a sense of place. A gentle spring story about finding where you fit in when everyone else seems to
Ages 2–5
