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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+
Hi, Harry!
Martin Waddell
For the child who feels left out because they move at their own pace. A gentle reminder that finding the right friend is
Ages 2–5
Mole Music
David McPhail
Determined to change his simple life, a quiet mole picks up a violin and fills his world with beautiful, joyful music.
Ages 4–8
The Salmon of Knowledge
Celina Buckley
For the curious child who dreams of possessing all the world's wisdom. This vibrant retelling of an Irish legend explore
Ages 5–9
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12–18 yrs
8 books
Little Princess
I Want My Tooth
Tony Ross
For the child who is nervous about a wiggly tooth or can't wait for a visit from the Tooth Fairy.
Ages 2–5
The Oak Inside the Acorn
Max Lucado
A tiny acorn grows into a mighty tree, fulfilling its unique purpose while watching a young girl grow up among its branc
Ages 4–8
Brian's Bird
Patricia A. Davis
For the child learning that caring for a pet requires both patience and responsibility, especially when navigating the w
Ages 5–9
Richard Scarry's Please and Thank You Book
Richard Scarry
For the child learning to navigate the world with kindness, this classic guide uses the playful citizens of Busytown to
Ages 2–5
Nine Months
Miranda Paul
For the child eagerly awaiting a new sibling or curious about how life grows before birth.
Ages 3–8
The Big Buck Adventure
Shelley Gill, Deborah Tobola
For the child learning the value of a dollar, this story explores the exciting but difficult choices that come with havi
Ages 4–8
Rosie Sprout's Time to Shine
Allison Wortche
Violet always seems to win, but when the class starts a garden, Rosie discovers that her own quiet patience can lead to
Ages 4–8
Hachiko
Pamela S. Turner
For children processing the concept of saying goodbye or seeking to understand the deep, unchanging bond of a loyal comp
Ages 5–9
Annie and Snowball #5
Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest
Cynthia Rylant
Annie and her bunny, Snowball, watch from their window as a pair of birds diligently build a soft, round nest in the gar
Ages 4–8
Brown Rabbit in the City
written and ill. by Natalie Russell
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a friend's fast-paced life or prefers the quiet of home. A sweet lesson in patien
Ages 3–7
The Extraordinary Gardener
written and illustrated by Sam Boughton
For the dreamer living in a gray city who wants to make a difference. This story celebrates how one small seed of imagin
Ages 3–7
B Is for Bulldozer: A Construction ABC
June Sobel
Follow a year of hard work as builders use everything from Backhoes to Z-bars to construct a thrilling new rollercoaster
Ages 2–5
Emma's Yucky Brother
Jean Little
For the child adjusting to a new sibling who isn't what they expected. This story validates the messy, frustrating reali
Ages 4–8
Learning About Me
Alex Blows His Top
Christine Gibson
For the child who struggles with big bursts of anger and needs a gentle way to understand how to cool down when things g
Ages 3–7
Mr. Putter & Tabby #20
Mr. Putter & Tabby Feed the Fish
Cynthia Rylant
For the child who needs to learn about boundaries and self-control when faced with exciting new temptations.
Ages 5–8
Pete the Kitty
Potty Time with Pete the Kitty
Kimberly Dean, James Dean
For the toddler starting their potty training journey, join Pete the Kitty as he learns the ropes with his cool, calm, a
Ages 0–3
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #72
Karen's New Puppy
Ann M. Martin
For the child who is about to welcome a furry friend home and needs to understand that puppies are as much work as they
Ages 7–9
The Puppy Place #29
Mocha
Ellen Miles
A relaxing family holiday at a cabin turns into a busy rescue mission when a tiny puppy named Mocha is suddenly left in
Ages 7–10
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
The Joy of Giving
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
For the child focusing more on their own Christmas list than the spirit of the season, this story helps re-center the ho
Ages 3–8
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears Get Ready for Christmas
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
The Bear family is busy getting their house ready for the holidays in this festive look at the traditions and celebratio
Ages 2–5
Garfield TV Specials #8
Garfield's Thanksgiving
Jim Davis
For the child struggling with a new health routine or a restricted diet, this funny tale turns a grumpy cat's holiday st
Ages 6–10
