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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,856 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1894 books
4–7 yrs
1786 books
8–11 yrs
184 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose: The Story of a Painting
Hugh Brewster
Step behind the canvas to hear the true story of Kate Millet, the young girl who modeled for John Singer Sargent’s most
Ages 8–12
A Cookie for Santa
Stephanie Shaw
For the child who wonders how Santa stays safe while everyone sleeps, this rhythmic tale turns holiday nerves into a bra
Ages 3–8
Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children and Parents
Sarah Conover
Lyrical stories and ancient quotations offer a peaceful introduction to Buddhist traditions, focusing on the power of em
Ages 6–12
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12–18 yrs
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A Space for Me
Cathryn Falwell
For the child who needs a break from a high-energy sibling and craves a quiet spot to think, draw, and just be themselve
Ages 4–8
How to Be a Big Sibling
How to Be a Big Brother
Ashley Moulton
For the preschooler preparing to welcome a new baby, this guide offers practical tips and reassurance for his transition
Ages 2–5
Spin a Scarf of Sunshine
Dawn Casey
Nari shears her sheep and spins the wool into a golden scarf, following the gentle thread of nature from the animal's ba
Ages 3–7
Buzzy's Birthday
Harriet Ziefert
Waiting for the big day is the hardest part for Buzzy, but all the patient party preparations lead to a celebration wort
Ages 2–5
How Do Dinosaurs...? #6
How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?
Jane Yolen
Stomping through the halls and jumping on desks, these prehistoric students show exactly how much fun—and chaos—happens
Ages 3–6
Socrates and the Three Little Pigs
Tsuyoshi Mori
A wolf uses permutations and probabilities to track down three little pigs in this clever story that turns math into a h
Ages 8–14
Noah's Garden
Mo Johnson
For children processing the stress of a family medical crisis, this gentle story shows how imagination can provide a san
Ages 4–8
Our Love Grows
Anna Pignataro
Watching the forest change around him makes little Pip the panda feel left behind, until Mama shows him how he is growin
Ages 2–5
How to Potty Train Your Porcupine
Tom Toro
Two kids can only keep their new prickly pet if they can house-train her, leading to a series of zany mishaps and a less
Ages 3–6
Hena Khan's Islamic Stories #1
Night of the Moon
Hena Khan
Yasmeen experiences the traditions and warmth of the holy month of Ramadan as she celebrates with her family and friends
Ages 4–8
Saturday
Oge Mora
For the child (and parent) who feels overwhelmed when things don't go as planned. A beautiful reminder that being togeth
Ages 4–8
Hugo
Atinuke
Hugo the pigeon keeps the park running smoothly through every season, eventually befriending a mysterious neighbor and i
Ages 3–7
Nature Books #1
An Egg Is Quiet
Dianna Hutts Aston
Perfect for children marveling at the wonders of nature, this poetic exploration of eggs reveals their surprising shapes
Ages 5–8
Fox and Chick #3
The Sleepover and Other Stories
Sergio Ruzzier
Unlikely best friends Fox and Chick navigate a sleepover, a hunt for a lost hammer, and a very surprising party in these
Ages 5–8
Here Comes Henny
Charlotte Pomerantz
Henny is on a mission to deliver a sack full of snicky-snackies to her very picky chicks in this rhythmic and playful rh
Ages 3–7
Dear... #1
Dear Santa Claus
Alan Durant
Holly sends a personal letter to the North Pole and gets a peek behind the scenes of Santa's workshop through interactiv
Ages 4–8
Safe Return
Catherine Dexter
A young Swedish orphan waits by the sea during a fierce storm, hoping for the safe arrival of her aunt in this tender st
Ages 8–11
Beware the Mare #1
Beware the Mare
Jessie Haas
Lily finally has a horse of her own, but the mare’s name is Beware, and Gramps is certain that this beautiful animal is
Ages 7–10
Time Runs Like a River
Emma Carlisle
The rhythmic movement of water mirrors the passing of time, from the quick flash of a bird to the slow grinding of stone
Ages 4–8
Monster Baker
Laura Lavoie
Tillie the monster is determined to bake a birthday masterpiece, but she'll have to overcome splats, shrieks, and a hung
Ages 4–8
Tommy's Mommy's Fish
Nancy Dingman Watson
Tommy is determined to catch the perfect birthday fish for his mother, only to realize that setting it free is the most
Ages 4–8
