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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,878 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1904 books
4–7 yrs
1797 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Maisy
Maisy Gets a Pet
Lucy Cousins
For the family preparing to welcome a new animal member, this sweet guide covers the basics of adoption, vet visits, and
Ages 2–5
Ant #1
My Brother, Ant
Betsy Byars
For the child learning to navigate life with a pesky but lovable sibling, these stories show how big brothers can be bot
Ages 6–8
Fluffy the Classroom Guinea Pig #15
Fluffy Grows a Garden
Kate McMullan
Fluffy the guinea pig watches with excitement as the students in Ms. Day's class plant seeds and wait for their very fir
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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Monarch Butterfly
Gail Gibbons
Follow the incredible journey of the monarch from a tiny egg to a long-distance traveler, complete with a guide on how t
Ages 4–8
Daughter's Day Blues
Laura Pegram
For the child who feels like the 'big kid' responsibilities mean they are getting less attention than their younger sibl
Ages 4–8
Our Very Own Dog
Amanda McCardie
Sophie the Jack Russell is full of energy as she settles into her new home, wins a dog show, and teaches readers how to
Ages 4–8
My Dog, My Cat, My Mama, and Me!
Nigel Gray
For the curious toddler wondering why Mom's belly is growing, this sweet story uses familiar pets to help explain the ar
Ages 2–5
Watch Me Read
Wait a Second!
Emily Herman
For the child who asks how long a minute lasts: this gentle reader explores the concept of time through relatable, every
Ages 5–7
Nosy Crow Fairy Tales #2
The Three Little Pigs
Nosy Crow
Three siblings set out to build their futures, but only the sturdiest house can withstand the huffing and puffing of a h
Ages 3–7
First the Egg
Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Watch an egg become a chicken and a seed turn into a flower in this simple, striking look at how things grow and change.
Ages 2–5
Greenwillow Read-Alone
Fast Friends: Two Stories
James Stevenson
A skateboard helps a turtle and snail find their way to friendship in these two gentle, easy-to-read stories about makin
Ages 6–9
Judy Moody and Friends #14
Izzy Azumi, F.D.O. (Future Dog Owner)
Megan McDonald
Izzy Azumi is a girl on a mission to upgrade her goldfish and spider for a cuddly, scruffy dog, with the help of some fa
Ages 6–9
Night Ride to Nanna's
Jenny Koralek
Streetlights and moonlit shadows transform an ordinary car ride into a magical nighttime journey as a young girl travels
Ages 4–8
Look Up! Bird-watching in Your Own Backyard
Annette LeBlanc Cate
For the child who loves the outdoors but needs a spark to slow down and notice the details. This humorous guide turns bi
Ages 8–12
Maisy
Stop and Go, Maisy!
Lucy Cousins
For the curious toddler who loves things that go, this interactive book helps them explore traffic signs and busy roads
Ages 1–3
Wisdom Tales: 7 Fun Stories for Muslim Kids
Islami Jihadiyah
For parents seeking to instill Islamic ethics through storytelling, these seven tales address character-building moments
Ages 7–10
Crossing
Philip Booth
For the child who stops and stares whenever a train passes by. This rhythmic poem captures the sensory magic of a freigh
Ages 4–8
My Incredible World
Daffodils!
Hope Aicher
For the child noticing the first signs of spring and the magic of growth. This gentle story celebrates the patience and
Ages 3–7
Everyone Gets a Turn
Marianne Dubuc
For children learning to share responsibilities and wait for their turn. This story shows how friends can work together
Ages 3–6
Angel #1
Back Yard Angel
Judy Delton
Ten-year-old Angel loves her little brother, but she feels the heavy weight of being his constant caregiver while she is
Ages 8–12
Rugrats
Here Comes Santa!
Molly Wigand
For the preschooler counting down the days until Christmas morning, this gentle story brings the magic of Santa's worksh
Ages 1–4
Interrupting Chicken #3
Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast
David Ezra Stein
Little Red Chicken is determined to have cookies for breakfast, even if Papa tries to distract her with quiet morning nu
Ages 4–8
Taro Gomi's World
Spring Is Here / Llegó la Primavera
Taro Gomi
For the curious toddler noticing the world outside changing, this gentle story uses a growing calf to mirror the beauty
Ages 2–5
One Long Line: Marching Caterpillars and the Scientists Who Followed Them
Loree Griffin Burns
Follow Jean-Henri Fabre as he uses the methodical scientific process to challenge old theories about why caterpillars ma
Ages 8–12
