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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+
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
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12–18 yrs
8 books
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 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
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
Elephant Scientist, The
Caitlin O'Connell, Donna M. Jackson
For the child who asks a million questions about how animals think and feel. Discover how a scientist uses patience and
Ages 10–14
Frog, the Horse That Knew No Master
S. P. Meek
Frog, the Horse That Knew No Master
Ages 8–12
In Jessie's Shoes
Beverly Lewis
For the child learning to understand and appreciate the unique world of a peer or sibling with developmental differences
Ages 4–8
Big Scream, The
Kirsti Call
For the child having a total meltdown or a 'big scream' moment. This rhythmic book validates the intensity of a tantrum
Ages 2–5
No Sleep for the Sheep!
Karen Beaumont
For the child who struggles to find peace when the world is too loud. This rhythmic farmyard tale helps little ones expr
Ages 2–5
Brother Hugo and the Bear
Katy Beebe
For the child who needs to see that even big, bear-sized mistakes can be fixed with patience, hard work, and a sense of
Ages 4–8
Once Upon a Camel
Kathi Appelt
Deep in the Texas desert, an old camel named Zada keeps two young birds safe from a coming storm by sharing the epic sto
Ages 8–12
