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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+
Brenda Z. Guiberson Nature Books #3
The Emperor Lays an Egg
Brenda Z. Guiberson
Father and mother penguins work as a team to protect their egg and raise a chick in the freezing cold of the Antarctic.
Ages 4–8
Library Lou #1
No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou
Rhonda Gowler Greene
For the child who needs a reminder that the greatest adventures aren't found on maps, but inside the pages of a book.
Ages 4–8
Looking for Smile
Ellen Tarlow
For the child who wakes up with a 'heavy' feeling they can't explain. A gentle guide for navigating blue moods and the v
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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Boothy #2
Boothy Saves the Lost Christmas Star
Winter Wren
Boothy the puppy searches every corner for a missing golden star until a wise owl helps him find a way to share the holi
Ages 2–6
Eat Like a Bear
April Pulley Sayre
For the child captivated by the wild, this rhythmic journey explores a bear's cycle of survival, from the first spring s
Ages 4–8
Hee Hee Hee and Sometimes Hoo
Diana R. Starr
Janie watches her mother practice special breathing as the whole family prepares for the arrival of a brand-new baby bro
Ages 2–6
The Robin Makes a Laughing Sound: A Birder's Journal
Sallie Wolf
For the child who finds magic in the backyard. This blending of poetry and field notes inspires young explorers to obser
Ages 8–12
Pharaoh's Boat
David Weitzman
Discover how ancient Egyptian shipwrights engineered a massive, intricate vessel designed to carry a mighty pharaoh into
Ages 9–12
Lili #1
Lili at Ballet
Rachel Isadora
Four afternoons a week, Lili trades the ordinary world for the barre and the stage as she works through the sweat and ro
Ages 4–8
The Hidden Rainbow
Christie Matheson
For the child who loves to explore the outdoors and wants to understand how flowers grow with a little help from their b
Ages 4–8
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science
The Listening Walk
Paul Showers
The rhythmic tap of high heels and the whirr of a lawn sprinkler come alive when a girl and her father slow down to hear
Ages 3–7
Sophie's Squash #2
Sophie's Squash Go to School
Pat Zietlow Miller
For the child who feels more comfortable with objects than classmates. A gentle guide for navigating the social hurdles
Ages 3–7
Winnie-the-Pooh
A.A. Milne
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends from the nursery go on gentle adventures involving honey bees, balloon rides, and expedi
Ages 4–10
I Want a Dog
Jon Agee
For the child who knows exactly what they want and won't be swayed by silly alternatives. A humorous take on staying fir
Ages 4–8
Old Shell, New Shell
Helen Ward
For the child feeling outgrown by their surroundings. This gentle nature story about a hermit crab's house hunt models r
Ages 4–8
Sophie Webb's Journals #3
Far from Shore: Chronicles of an Open Ocean Voyage
Sophie Webb
Peer through the eyes of a naturalist on a voyage across the tropical Pacific to document dolphins, seabirds, and the wo
Ages 10–14
The Blueberry Pie Elf
Jane Thayer
For the child who feels unheard or overlooked. This sweet story follows a tiny, invisible elf trying to find a creative
Ages 4–8
Max and Ruby's Treasure Hunt
Rosemary Wells
For the child who needs a playful way to practice patience and cooperation when an older sibling wants to take charge of
Ages 3–6
How to Make a Book (About My Dog)
Chris Barton
For the curious child who wants to know how their favorite stories are made. A peek behind the curtain of the publishing
Ages 5–9
Not a Buzz to Be Found: Insects in Winter
Linda Glaser
For the curious child wondering where all the backyard bugs go when the snow falls. A lyrical look at the hidden winter
Ages 4–8
The Egg
Shelley Gill
For the child who wonders about the hidden worlds beneath their feet and the magic of new life beginning in nature.
Ages 4–8
Musical Narratives
The Farewell Symphony
Anna Harwell Celenza
Joseph Haydn uses the power of music to stage a clever protest, leading his orchestra in a symphony that sends a message
Ages 6–10
Curious Baby
Curious About Christmas
H. A. Rey
For little ones eager for their first holiday traditions, this sensory board book invites tiny hands to explore the sigh
Ages 0–3
Moonstick: The Seasons of the Sioux
Eve Bunting
For the child curious about the rhythms of the natural world and the way different cultures honor the passing of time th
Ages 4–8
