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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+
Kindness
Sarah Conover
For the child curious about why being kind matters. These ancient Buddhist tales show how small acts of compassion can c
Ages 6–11
Friday Night is Papa Night
Ruth A. Sonneborn
Friday nights are usually full of family joy when Papa returns, but the evening turns to worry when he fails to walk thr
Ages 4–8
Bad Baby Brother
Martha Weston
Four-year-old Tessa is finding it very hard to be patient with her new baby brother, William, in this relatable look at
Ages 4–7
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12–18 yrs
6 books
The Big Books
The Big Rock
Bruce Hiscock
A massive granite rock sits quietly in a forest, holding millions of years of geological history within its rough edges
Ages 6–10
A Party in Ramadan
Asma Mobin-Uddin
Leena faces a difficult choice when her friend's birthday party falls on a day she is trying to fast for Ramadan for the
Ages 5–9
A Garland of Henna
Varsha Bajaj
Nikita dreams of creating beautiful henna designs like her mother, but she must find the patience to keep practicing whe
Ages 4–8
My Pony #2
My Chincoteague Pony
Susan Jeffers
Julie works tirelessly to bring home one of the legendary wild ponies in this soft watercolor story about perseverance a
Ages 4–8
Owlbert
Nicholas Harris
Nicholas desperately wants a pet, but his parents keep saying no—until a wild owl with the perfect personality proves th
Ages 4–8
Hairy Maclary and Friends #10
Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack
Lynley Dodd
For the child who has a hard time taking no for an answer or the parent looking for a playful way to talk about persiste
Ages 2–5
Potty Animals
Hope Vestergaard
The friendly students of Sycamore Preschool show how to follow the rules and practice good manners when it is time to go
Ages 2–5
Ocean Wide, Ocean Deep
Susan Lendroth
Soft rhymes mirror the rhythmic waves of the sea as a young girl waits and wonders about her father’s long journey acros
Ages 4–8
Nat the Cat
Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That
Victoria Allenby
An older orange tabby tries to maintain his nap schedule despite the constant curiosity and playful antics of a high-ene
Ages 2–5
The Whale in my Swimming Pool
Joyce Wan
A sunny day of swimming is interrupted when a little boy discovers a massive, uninvited guest taking up the entire pool.
Ages 2–5
The Unbudgeable Curmudgeon
Matthew Burgess
Stencil and pencil illustrations capture the comedy of a stubborn, unmoving friend and the playful ways two pals manage
Ages 4–8
Engage Literacy
Looking for Kate
Anne Giulieri
Max the dog waits patiently for his morning game of fetch, but school is starting soon and Kate is running out of time t
Ages 4–6
Growing God's Kids
Keeping Your Cool
Carolyn Larsen
For the girl navigating big feelings and frequent outbursts, this devotional offers biblical wisdom and practical tools
Ages 8–12
Hamilton the Dog #1
Hamilton's Handstand
Dave Hackett
Everyone is gathered to watch the big event: can Hamilton the dog actually perform the incredible handstand his owner Ho
Ages 3–7
Juliette #2
Christmas Is Coming!
Claire Masurel
Juliette and her favorite toys work together to get ready for the holidays, finding that the best part of the season is
Ages 2–6
Seed-Babies
Margaret Warner Morley
For the child curious about why some seeds become tall beanstalks and others crunchy peas: a charming peek into the secr
Ages 5–9
Isabella's Garden
Glenda Millard
Follow the quiet rhythm of nature as seeds sprout and insects roam through the changing seasons in this gentle, cumulati
Ages 3–8
The Voyageur's Paddle
Kathy-jo Wargin
Jacques waits by the Great Lakes for the chance to take up his paddle and join his father on the long, rhythmic journey
Ages 5–9
Daisy
Daisy's Hide and Seek
Jane Simmons
For the child who gets a little too excited during games and finds it hard to wait, this sweet story celebrates the simp
Ages 2–5
David Carter Pop-Ups #1
One Red Dot
David A. Carter
For the child who loves a visual challenge, this masterwork of paper engineering turns counting into a sophisticated gam
Ages 3–10
Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion
Maya van der Meer
Ancient Tang Dynasty-style art brings to life the legendary journey of a princess who chose a path of radical love to be
Ages 6–10
