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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+
Pet Trouble #4
Smarty-Pants Sheltie
Tui T. Sutherland
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a pet's energy, this story highlights the humor and patience needed when a clever
Ages 8–12
Some Swell Pup or Are You Sure You Want a Dog?
Maurice Sendak, Matthew Margolis
A rambunctious new puppy proves difficult to handle until a wise old dog arrives to teach two children the secrets of pa
Ages 4–9
The Tortoise and the Tree
Janina Domanska
Travel into a Bantu folktale to see how a slow, determined tortoise outsmarts the competition and ends up with his famou
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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Nature Storybooks #1
Growing Frogs
Vivian French
Watch closely as tiny eggs transform into swimming tadpoles and eventually sprout legs to become frogs in this quiet obs
Ages 4–8
A Year in the Country
Douglas Florian
Watch the farm change month by month as the seasons shift in this quiet, visual journey through a full year in the count
Ages 3–7
My Father is in the Navy
Robin McKinley
A young girl waits for her father, a ship's captain, while trying to hold onto the memory of a parent she hasn't seen in
Ages 4–8
Max Makes a Friend
Rosemary Wells
Max is ready for a fun day at the park, but his new friend Fred keeps taking his toys and refusing to share.
Ages 2–5
Early Birdy Gets the Worm
Bruce Lansky
Early Birdy watches Mom catch a snack and decides to try it too, but finding a wiggly worm is much harder than it looks
Ages 2–5
King Rollo
King Rollo's Playroom and Other Stories
David McKee
King Rollo is a playful but messy ruler who relies on Queen Gwen and Cook to help him tidy up his playroom and fix his m
Ages 3–6
Any Kind of Dog
Lynn Reiser
Richard has his heart set on a canine companion, but his mother keeps suggesting every other pet imaginable instead of a
Ages 3–6
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle #4
Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Betty MacDonald
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle lives in an upside-down house and knows exactly how to handle wonky behaviors with her magical, humor
Ages 5–10
Fancy Nancy Picture Books
Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century
Jane O'Connor
For the child who loves the sparkle of a special occasion but needs help navigating the excitement and etiquette of a bi
Ages 4–8
Indestructibles: Sesame Street
Cookie Monster Finds a Snack
Sesame Workshop
Join a famous blue puppet on a playful search for something delicious to eat in this sturdy board book about mealtime fa
Ages 0–3
The Berenstain Bears: Share and Share Alike!
Mike Berenstain
The Bear family navigates the tricky business of dividing chores and toys fairly so that everyone gets a turn and no one
Ages 3–8
Mary Poppins #3
Mary Poppins Opens the Door
P.L. Travers
Mary Poppins Opens the Door is a British children's fantasy novel by the Australian-British writer P.L. Travers, the thi
Ages 7–12
The Berenstain Bears Step into Reading
Catch the Bus
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child who struggles with the morning rush, this rhythmic story helps families talk about the importance of being
Ages 3–6
Living Lights
The Berenstain Bears Learn to Share
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child who struggles to let others play with their favorite things, this gentle story models the joy and fairness
Ages 3–7
The Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit
Trust
Mike Berenstain
For the child feeling anxious about the unknown, this story provides comfort by exploring how to lean on faith when thin
Ages 3–7
The Berenstain Bears First Time Books
Safe and Sound
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
For children who need a gentle reminder about the importance of safety rules at home, at play, and in the neighborhood.
Ages 4–8
Paddington Picture Books
Paddington at the Zoo
Michael Bond
Join the world's most polite bear as he sets off for a day of animal watching, where his best intentions inevitably lead
Ages 3–7
Where Are You?
Easter Bunny, Where Are You?
Jeffrey Burton
For the curious toddler eager for seasonal fun. This interactive search for the Easter Bunny uses hidden surprises to bu
Ages 0–3
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle #1
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Betty MacDonald
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle lives in an upside-down house and has a magical, humorous cure for every difficult habit a child can
Ages 5–10
What's Inside... #7
What's Inside the Suitcase?
Hannah Eliot
For the curious toddler preparing for a first trip, this interactive board book helps ease travel jitters by exploring w
Ages 1–4
Red Rocket Readers
Animal Friends
John Lockyer
For the child who needs to learn that true friendship means sticking by someone, even when their impulsive choices lead
Ages 6–10
