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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,856 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1894 books
4–7 yrs
1786 books
8–11 yrs
184 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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12–18 yrs
8 books
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
Arthur Chapter Books
Arthur's Pet Business
Marc Brown
For the child who is pleading for a pet and needs to understand the work involved in caring for one.
Ages 4–8
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
The Something
Rebecca Cobb
For the child who finds magic in the mundane. A quiet, beautifully illustrated story about the power of curiosity and th
Ages 3–6
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
We've Seen Santa
Tiffany A. Higgins
For the child who is buzzing with anticipation on Christmas Eve, wondering if they might finally catch a glimpse of the
Ages 3–7
The Doorbell Rang
Pat Hutchins
Ma's fresh cookies smell delicious, but every time the doorbell rings, more friends arrive to test the limits of a batch
Ages 3–7
One Small Place #1
One Small Place in a Tree
Barbara Brenner
For the child who marvels at the tiny worlds in their own backyard, this gentle story reveals how a single tree hole bec
Ages 4–8
The Moon's Almost Here
Patricia MacLachlan
A soothing rhythmic experience for the child who needs help winding down at the end of a long day of play.
Ages 0–5
Hello Reader! Math #3
Even Steven and Odd Todd
Kathryn Cristaldi
Even Steven loves everything perfectly balanced, but his world is turned upside down when his chaotic cousin Odd Todd co
Ages 5–8
Curious George
It's Ramadan, Curious George
Hena Khan
For parents wanting to introduce the traditions of Ramadan to their little ones through a familiar, friendly face as Geo
Ages 0–4
