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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+
Maple Hill Farm #2
The Year at Maple Hill Farm
Alice Provensen, Martin Provensen
From the first snows of January to the arrival of spring’s baby animals, life on the farm unfolds through the changing s
Ages 3–7
Anna Hibiscus Chapter Books #8
You're Amazing, Anna Hibiscus!
Atinuke
Anna Hibiscus manages her energetic twin brothers and helps her tired grandfather in this charming look at life within a
Ages 6–9
Flicka #2
Thunderhead
Mary O'Hara
The headstrong colt Thunderhead, a white throwback to a wild ancestor, tests the limits of his trainers in this high-spi
Ages 10–14
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The Built Series #1
The Nest That Wren Built
Randi Sonenshine
Mama and Papa Wren gather pine needles, twine, and even snakeskin to weave a sturdy, protective home for their young in
Ages 3–7
Farfallina & Marcel
Holly Keller
For children navigating the mystery of growth and the fear that changing might mean losing a friend. A gentle look at ho
Ages 3–7
A Bunny for All Seasons
Janet Schulman
A little brown bunny wanders through a garden as the seasons change from summer to spring, finding a gray bunny to share
Ages 2–6
Jeremy: The Tale of an Honest Bunny
Jan Karon
A tiny, anxious seed wonders if it will ever have the strength to grow into the beautiful, blossoming vine it was meant
Ages 5–9
Is Was
Deborah Freedman
Sunlight turns to rain and day shifts to night as a small child witnesses how the natural world constantly transforms fr
Ages 3–7
Seven Hungry Babies
Candace Fleming
For parents feeling the exhaustion of a busy day, this rhythmic counting story mirrors the chaotic but loving energy of
Ages 2–5
Danby and George #2
Danby and George
Betty Baker
Two very different rodents try to share a home in the zoo's garage, but a messy woodrat and a tidy deer mouse find that
Ages 7–10
And Then Comes... #1
And Then Comes Halloween
Tom Brenner
Crisp air and falling leaves signal the start of costume making and house decorating as children prepare for the magic o
Ages 3–7
Only Six More Days
Marisabina Russo
Watching her brother count down to his birthday is making Molly feel more and more left out as the big party approaches.
Ages 4–8
Harry #5
Harry's Birthday
Barbara Ann Porte
Harry has his heart set on a cowboy hat for his birthday, but the boxes at his party hold some unexpected surprises.
Ages 5–8
How Big Is Baby?
Kirsten Hall
Peek behind nine sturdy flaps to see how a baby grows and changes month by month inside Mommy's tummy until the big day
Ages 2–5
Ernest and Celestine #8
Feel Better, Ernest!
Gabrielle Vincent
Ernest the bear is feeling under the weather, but Celestine the mouse is here to help. Gentle care and friendship are th
Ages 3–7
Dear Juno
Soyung Pak
A photograph and a pressed flower bridge the distance between Juno and his grandmother in Seoul, showing that love is un
Ages 4–8
Beany #5
Beany and the Magic Crystal
Susan Wojciechowski
Beany has a magic crystal that grants exactly one wish, so she must wait for the perfect, most important moment to final
Ages 6–9
Home Lovely
Lynne Rae Perkins
Hoping to brighten her surroundings, Tiffany nurtures mysterious seedlings and watches as they transform her yard into a
Ages 4–8
I Heard Said the Bird
Polly Berrien Berends
A mysterious New One is coming to the farm, and the barnyard animals spend the day whispering and wondering until they f
Ages 2–6
Max's Special Spring
Rosemary Wells
Ruby wants to clean the yard for spring, but Max just wants to play with his trucks. Can the siblings work together to m
Ages 3–5
One Hundred Hungry Ants
Elinor J. Pinczes
One hundred ants marching to a picnic keep stopping to change their rows, proving that dividing a big group can sometime
Ages 4–8
Tony Baloney #4
Pen Pal
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Tony Baloney is determined to find a friend for life during pen pal month at school in this sweet story about making con
Ages 6–9
Claymates #2
Claydate
Dev Petty
Two friends molding clay characters must navigate messy feelings of jealousy and impatience as they try to build a story
Ages 4–8
Wish Soup A Celebration of Seollal
Junghwa Park
For the child who can't wait to finally be a 'big kid,' this heartwarming story explores the Korean tradition of eating
Ages 4–8
