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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,876 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1902 books
4–7 yrs
1797 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Grandma Gets Grumpy
Anna Grossnickle Hines
Lassen and her cousins love spending the night at Grandma's house, but they soon learn that even the best sleepovers hav
Ages 4–8
Rocket Countdown
Nick Sharratt
For the curious toddler eager to explore the world, this interactive countdown turns learning numbers into a high-energy
Ages 1–4
Oliver and Amanda Pig #13
Oliver Pig and the Best Fort Ever
Jean Van Leeuwen
Building the best fort ever in the backyard is an exciting mission, especially when Oliver Pig's friends join in to help
Ages 5–8
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12–18 yrs
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Snook Alone
Marilyn Nelson
Separated from his beloved monk during a fierce storm, a loyal rat terrier named Snook must survive the wild while waiti
Ages 4–8
Buffy and Albert
Charlotte Pomerantz
Grandpa always found his two elderly cats a bit annoying, but a twisted ankle of his own helps him finally understand wh
Ages 6–9
Floss #2
Just Like Floss
Kim Lewis
Floss the sheep dog has a new litter of puppies, but her owners must decide which one truly has the instincts to take af
Ages 3–7
The Marmalade Pony
Linda Newbery
For the child who longs for a pet of their own but must wait: a gentle story about how creativity and imagination can br
Ages 7–9
David and His Grandfather
Pamela Rogers
For the child navigating a changing home life as an elderly family member moves in, exploring the patience and humor nee
Ages 8–11
Cave Dada #2
Cave Dada: Picky Eater
Brandon Reese
For parents navigating the daily breakfast battle with a toddler who refuses everything but one specific food.
Ages 4–8
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
Nina LaCour
For the child feeling the empty space left behind when a parent travels, this tender story validates the ache of missing
Ages 3–7
On Noah's Ark
Jan Brett
The classic story of a Great Flood and a boat full of animals is reimagined through the eyes of Noah’s young granddaught
Ages 2–5
My Incredible World
Raspberries!
Hope Aicher
For the child who finds joy in the simplest outdoor treasures and the sweet rewards of patience and nature's bounty.
Ages 2–6
Leonardo's Horse
Jean Fritz
For the child who needs to see that big dreams are worth the wait. Discover how a Renaissance masterpiece was finally co
Ages 7–10
Andy Shane #3
Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
For the quiet child who needs a boost of confidence when dealing with a bossy friend or classmate who always takes charg
Ages 5–8
Is This... #3
Is This... Spring?
Helen Yoon
For the child who can't wait for the first flower to bloom, this hilarious story navigates the excitement and itchy snif
Ages 3–7
Bella and Bean #1
Bella's Rules
Elissa Haden Guest
For the spirited child who marches to the beat of their own drum and needs a gentle nudge toward understanding why rules
Ages 3–7
Oliver and Amanda Pig #16
Amanda Pig and the Wiggly Tooth
Jean Van Leeuwen
Amanda Pig has her very first loose tooth, but she isn't quite sure she's ready to let it go in this gentle story about
Ages 4–7
Watch Where You Go
Sally Noll
What looks like simple grass and branches might actually be something else entirely as a little mouse learns to look pas
Ages 3–6
Harry and the Dinosaurs #13
Harry and the Dinosaurs Make a Christmas Wish
Ian Whybrow
Harry and his bucketful of dinosaurs have one big Christmas wish: a real duckling. They ask Santa for help when the farm
Ages 3–6
The Green Bottle and the Silver Kite
Fredericka Berger
Phil works hard to save up for a magnificent silver kite, navigating sibling squabbles and an unexpected friendship alon
Ages 7–10
The Tiny, Tiny Boy and the Big, Big Cow
Nancy Van Laan
The milk bucket is ready, but the cow is not! Follow a tiny boy's persistent struggle to get a very large animal to stan
Ages 3–7
Jasmine Green Rescues #6
A Collie Called Sky
Helen Peters
For the child who dreams of being a vet or wants to know exactly what it takes to nurse a hurt animal back to health and
Ages 7–10
Jasmine Green Rescues #3
A Lamb Called Lucky
Helen Peters
For the animal-loving child who wants to help every creature they meet. This story celebrates the patience and grit requ
Ages 7–10
Touch the Sky, My Little Bear
David Bedford
A little polar bear gazes at the horizon while his mother shows him all the wonderful things he will be able to achieve
Ages 2–5
