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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+
Monkey #2
Monkey Not Ready for Bedtime
Marc Brown
For the preschooler who always has just one more thing to do before lights out, this relatable story turns the nightly s
Ages 2–5
Blackberry Farm #2
All Pets Allowed
Adele Griffin
Becket and Nicholas are getting the pets they always wanted, but when the new dog is shy and the cat is loud, the twins
Ages 6–9
Ann Estelle #3
Queen of Christmas
Mary Engelbreit
Ann Estelle is focused on her long Christmas wish list until she realizes that the best holiday moments aren't found ins
Ages 4–8
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Jabari Tries
Gaia Cornwall
Jabari is determined to build a flying machine, but a series of crashes proves that even the best inventors need a littl
Ages 4–8
Waiting for the Whales
Sheryl McFarlane
A grandfather and his granddaughter bond over the quiet magic of the ocean as they wait together for the annual passing
Ages 4–8
The Pigeon #4
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!
Mo Willems
Pigeon is back and he has one very big, very hairy wish: he really, really, really wants a puppy of his own.
Ages 3–6
The Boring Book
Shinsuke Yoshitake
One boy discovers that being bored can actually be a hilarious, mind-bending gateway to imagination and deep, funny ques
Ages 4–9
The Puppy Place #20
Muttley
Ellen Miles
For the child who loves high-energy pets or is preparing to welcome a new furry friend into the home.
Ages 7–10
My Cat Maisie
Pamela Allen
Andrew wants a friend to play with, and when a scruffy ginger cat appears, he must learn how to be patient and gentle to
Ages 2–6
Lulu #2
Lulu and the Dog from the Sea
Hilary McKay
For the child who loves every creature they meet and needs to learn that building trust with a rescued animal takes time
Ages 7–10
My Furry Foster Family #7
Buttons the Kitten
Debbi Michiko Florence
Buttons is the shyest kitten in the world. Gentle patience and a little bit of love are the keys to helping him feel bra
Ages 5–8
The Railway Series #2
Thomas the Tank Engine
Rev. W. Awdry
Steam engines and diesel locomotives work to keep the North Western Railway running on the Island of Sodor under the wat
Ages 3–7
Curious George Early Readers
Roller Coaster
H. A. Rey
Curious George is at the amusement park with one goal in mind: he wants to ride the roller coaster more than anything el
Ages 4–7
Gunner, Football Hero
James Ransome
Gunner practices harder than anyone on the team, waiting for his chance to step off the sidelines and lead the game as q
Ages 5–9
Oscar's Tower of Flowers
Lauren Tobia
While staying with his Nana, young Oscar grows a beautiful flower garden to share with all the neighbors in his new comm
Ages 3–7
Puma Dreams
Tony Johnston
Soft acrylic and ink landscapes follow a young girl’s quiet hope of spotting an elusive, endangered puma in the wild.
Ages 4–8
Puffling
Margaret Wild
Puffling waits safely in the tall cliffs for his parents to return with fish until the night he finally feels brave enou
Ages 3–6
Hello Reader!
Norma Jean, Jumping Bean
Joanna Cole
For the high-energy child who struggles to stay still, this bouncy story helps them understand when to jump for joy and
Ages 4–7
The ABCs of Coping #1
B is for Breathe: The ABCs of Coping with Fussy and Frustrating Feelings
Melissa Munro Boyd
For the child struggling with big feelings, this alphabet guide offers 26 simple, kid-friendly coping strategies to help
Ages 3–8
Emily's Perfect Pet!
Jonathan Shipton
For the child who is dreaming of their first pet, this whimsical story celebrates the joy of imagining the wildest possi
Ages 3–6
What Will Hatch?
Jennifer Ward
For the little explorer marveling at the natural world, this interactive journey uses rhyming clues and peek-a-boo cutou
Ages 2–5
Bilal Cooks Daal
Aisha Saeed
Six-year-old Bilal loves daal more than any other food, and today he’s showing his friends exactly how he and his dad sl
Ages 4–8
Paisano, the Roadrunner
Jennifer Owings Dewey
Sketches and photographs capture three years of daily life alongside a family of roadrunners, modeling how to keep a joy
Ages 7–12
The Butter Man
Elizabeth Alalou, Ali Alalou
As a young girl waits for her dinner, her father shares a powerful story about his own childhood in Morocco during a tim
Ages 4–8
