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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,861 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1895 books
4–7 yrs
1790 books
8–11 yrs
184 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
Norma Jean, Jumping Bean
Unknown
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
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12–18 yrs
8 books
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
A Surprise for Teresita/Una Sorpresa para Teresita
Virginia Sánchez-Korrol
Teresita waits with buzzing anticipation for her birthday surprise to arrive with Uncle Ramón in this story featuring ri
Ages 4–8
Harvey the Beaver #3
Harvey the Gardener
Lars Klinting
Harvey the beaver gets busy in the garden, showing how to plant, nurture, and eventually cook a delicious harvest of bea
Ages 3–6
Melody and the Magic Trees
Irvens McKenzie
The twelve days of Christmas unfold through the classic cumulative lyrics of the traditional English carol first publish
Ages 2–8
10 Turkeys in the Road
Brenda Reeves Sturgis
For the child who needs a giggle when things don't go as planned. This silly counting story turns a traffic jam into a c
Ages 2–6
Orangutans Are Ticklish
Steve Grubman
Step behind the lens to see how a photographer captures the wildest animal antics, from ticklish orangutans to candid po
Ages 4–8
Alfie: The Turtle that Disappeared
Thyra Heder
Nia thinks her turtle Alfie just sits around, but he is actually crossing the house on a grand mission to find her the b
Ages 4–8
Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el Biblioburro
Monica Brown
Books are scarce in Ana's village until a librarian arrives with two hardworking donkeys to bring stories to the childre
Ages 5–8
Farmer Falgu #4
Farmer Falgu Goes to the Kumbh Mela
Chitra Soundar
Farmer Falgu heads to a massive festival in India, only to find that his plans are constantly derailed by those in need
Ages 4–8
White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption, The
Jean Davies Okimoto, Elaine M. Aoki
Follow four different families on their suspenseful and joyous journey from North America to China to meet their new dau
Ages 4–8
Ernst #2
A Carousel Tale
Elisa Kleven
A wooden tail falls off a carousel animal, leaving a young crocodile to guard the prize through the long winter until th
Ages 4–8
Jimmy Learns How to Take Care of a Dog
Ellie Davidson
For the family preparing to welcome a new four-legged friend into their home. This story guides children through the res
Ages 3–7
Little Bear #5
A Kiss for Little Bear (Little Bear, #5)
Else Holmelund Minarik
For the child learning that love and kindness can travel far and touch many people. A gentle story about sending affecti
Ages 3–7
Don't Forget Winona
Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson
For children facing major changes or family stress, this story of a journey through the Dust Bowl emphasizes sticking to
Ages 6–10
A Hero Needs His Sleep
Stuart James McKee
For the little hero who resists sleep, this rhythmic story proves that even the strongest protectors need to recharge th
Ages 2–5
If You Want to See a Whale
Julie Fogliano
Gazing out at the ocean requires quiet patience and a steady heart to avoid missing the magnificent whale hidden among t
Ages 3–7
