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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+
Little Me and the Feelings #2
Little Me and the Feeling Called Anger
Diya Ramsawhook
Anger can feel loud and fast, but it is just a feeling with something to say. Meet Anger and learn how to listen, pause,
Ages 5–8
88 Instruments
Chris Barton
For the child who feels overwhelmed by too many choices or the excitement of starting a new hobby. A boy explores every
Ages 3–7
Just for a Day #4
Chipmunk Song
Joanne Ryder
For the child who loves exploring the backyard, this lyrical journey invites them to imagine life as a small creature pr
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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Musical Narratives
Bach's Goldberg Variations
Anna Harwell Celenza
Step into the 17th century to see how J.S. Bach composed a masterpiece to help a young organist, complete with an audio
Ages 6–10
What Katy Did
What Katy Did Trilogy
Susan Coolidge
For the spirited child learning to navigate life's unexpected setbacks with grace, patience, and a growing sense of resp
Ages 9–12
Toddler Tools #5
Listening Time
Elizabeth Verdick
For the toddler who is always on the move and needs help slowing down. This rhythmic guide teaches little ones how to qu
Ages 1–3
The Bear Makers
Andrea Cheng
Generations come together over needles and thread in this quiet, thoughtful story about the care and patience required t
Ages 5–9
Bulldozer's Big Day
Candace Fleming
Bulldozer gets a big surprise when he realizes his construction site friends haven't forgotten his birthday after all.
Ages 2–5
Before After
Anne-Margot Ramstein, Matthias Arégui
For the curious child who wonders how things are made or where they come from. This wordless journey explores the magic
Ages 3–8
A Butterfly Called Hope
Mary Alice Monroe
For the child who marvels at garden visitors and needs help understanding the beauty of letting go as things grow and ch
Ages 4–8
The High-Rise Private Eyes #4
The Case of the Troublesome Turtle
Cynthia Rylant
For the child who enjoys a cozy mystery where even the most peculiar problems are solved with kindness and patience.
Ages 6–9
Already a Butterfly: A Meditation Story
Julia Alvarez
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a busy schedule, this story of a frantic butterfly offers gentle tools to slow do
Ages 4–8
Thea's Tree
Alison Jackson
For the child who wonders what lies beneath the surface of a tiny seed and loves to imagine the impossible growing in th
Ages 3–7
The Etcher's Studio
Arthur Geisert
While helping in his grandfather's art studio, a young boy gets lost in his own imagination and the intricate process of
Ages 4–9
The Three Questions
Jon J. Muth
Nikolai and his animal friends search for the answers to three big mysteries: the best time to act, the most important p
Ages 5–10
The Goodbye Cancer Garden
Janna Matthies
A family plants a garden to mark the seasons as they navigate a mother's breast cancer diagnosis and her journey through
Ages 5–8
Being Frog
April Pulley Sayre
For the curious child who loves to watch garden creatures, this peaceful book uses stunning photography to show what lif
Ages 4–8
Curious George TV Adventures
Fire Dog Rescue
H. A. Rey
George helps the firemen train a new dog named Blaze, discovering that being a good pet owner takes a lot of patience an
Ages 4–7
I Don't Want a...
What Pet to Get?
Emma Dodd
For the child who is persistently pleading for a new pet, this story explores why an elephant might not fit in the batht
Ages 2–5
See You Next Year
Andrew Larsen
For the child who cherishes the magic of recurring traditions and the sweet, steady rhythm of an annual family vacation.
Ages 3–7
A Letter to My Teacher
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child who feels like the 'troublemaker' or struggles to sit still, this is a beautiful tribute to the teachers w
Ages 4–9
Only a Witch Can Fly
Alison McGhee
For the child who feels like they aren't quite ready for a big goal yet, this lyrical story celebrates the quiet persist
Ages 4–8
I Loved You Before You Were Born
Anne Bowen
For the expectant family preparing a child for a new arrival or a grandmother sharing the story of how much a baby was a
Ages 0–4
The Napping House #2
The Full Moon at the Napping House
Audrey Wood
For the child who is too restless to sleep on a bright night, this soothing tale transforms nighttime wakefulness into a
Ages 2–6
