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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+
Hush! A Thai Lullaby
Minfong Ho
Under the quiet Thai night, a mother gently asks each noisy animal to be still so her sleeping baby isn't woken up.
Ages 2–5
Pioneer Daughters #3
Hannah's Winter of Hope
Jean Van Leeuwen
While her brother is held captive by the British, Hannah and her family work to rebuild their home and hold onto hope fo
Ages 7–10
Help Me Be Good
Complaining
Joy Wilt Berry
For the child who constantly grumbles about what's for dinner or whose turn it is. This gentle guide helps little ones f
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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Can-You-Find-It?
Spot It
Sarah L. Schuette, Jennifer L. Marks
For the child who loves interactive challenges and solving mysteries. This massive collection of photo puzzles builds fo
Ages 4–8
Amy Wild, Animal Talker #5
The Great Sheep Race
Diana Kimpton
For the child who feels left out of the group or told they can't participate, this story celebrates using creativity and
Ages 6–9
Dawn: Watch the World Awaken
Marc Martin
A deer drinks and a flower blooms as the sun inches over the horizon, capturing the quiet, busy magic of the world wakin
Ages 3–7
Iggy
Marcia Newfield
After a difficult past, an iguana finds himself living a life of luxury and love with a big family in a city penthouse.
Ages 7–10
The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #1
The Mysterious Howling
Maryrose Wood
For children who feel like they don't quite fit in or are struggling to navigate new social rules. A witty tale about fi
Ages 8–12
A Seed is a Promise
Claire Merrill
For the curious child wondering how a tiny seed becomes a giant sunflower or a tasty vegetable, this book explains the q
Ages 4–8
Buzzard Breath
Marty Crisp
Will thinks he wants a fancy purebred dog, but his heart begins to shift as he spends time with a scruffy German Shepher
Ages 8–12
Bad Boris
Penguin's Big Surprise
Susie Jenkin-Pearce
For the child who is nervous about a new addition to the family or needs help adjusting to the idea of sharing their wor
Ages 3–7
Press Start
Nikkia Jackson
For the child who struggles to put down the controller when chores or homework are calling. Kingston learns how to enjoy
Ages 4–8
The Boy, the Troll, and the Chalk
Anne Booth
A boy approaches a lonely troll's cave with a piece of chalk, starting a wordless exchange of drawings that reveals the
Ages 4–8
People to Know
Jane Goodall: Protector of Chimpanzees
Virginia Meachum
For the child who loves animals and dreams of big adventures, this biography shows how curiosity and patience can change
Ages 8–11
What Baby Wants
Phyllis Root
While the rest of the family tries every trick to stop Baby from crying, only his big brother truly understands what wil
Ages 2–5
Leslie Patricelli Board Books
Hop! Hop!
Leslie Patricelli
For toddlers curious about their first holiday traditions, this joyful board book captures the messy, colorful fun of pr
Ages 0–3
Henry the Bear #1
Henry Hikes to Fitchburg
D.B. Johnson
While his friend rushes for a train, a thoughtful bear takes the long way through woods and fields to discover the wonde
Ages 4–9
When This Box Is Full
Patricia Lillie
Watch a year unfold as a child fills a box with treasures, from red foil hearts in February to crunchy pumpkin seeds in
Ages 2–6
Where is Ben?
Marisabina Russo
Ben finds the perfect hiding spots all around the house while his mother bakes a pie in this gentle, rhythmic game of in
Ages 2–5
The Snow Country Prince
Daisaku Ikeda
Siblings Mariko and Kazuo spend a long, cold winter patiently nursing an injured swan back to health with help from the
Ages 5–9
Something Is Coming
Bernice Chardiet
For the child who loves to guess what happens next. This rhythmic, cumulative story builds gentle suspense as animals pr
Ages 3–6
Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty
Jonathan Allen
For children who respond better to quiet kindness than loud commands, this funny fairy tale shows that a gentle touch su
Ages 3–8
The Very Little Girl
Phyllis Krasilovsky
Follow a very little girl as she slowly grows bigger and bigger, eventually becoming the perfect big sister for her new
Ages 2–5
Usborne First Experiences
Going on a Plane
Anne Civardi
For the child preparing for their very first flight. This gentle guide walks through the airport and airplane experience
Ages 2–5
