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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,876 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1902 books
4–7 yrs
1797 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Friends with Disabilities
My Friend Has Down Syndrome
Amanda Doering Tourville
Simple, kid-friendly examples show how having a friend with Down Syndrome brings unique rewards and everyday Joys to any
Ages 4–8
Little Life Cycles #1
Seed
Maggie Li
Pip is just a tiny apple seed starting out in the dirt, but a big adventure is waiting as he begins the long journey to
Ages 0–3
Something for James
Shirley Isherwood
Something is rustling inside a mysterious package delivered to James, and his toy animals are determined to help him wel
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
8 books
What Does a Seed Need?
Becky Baines
Mo the pig tends to his very own garden, showing exactly what it takes to help a tiny seed grow into something wonderful
Ages 3–6
My Little Grandmother Often Forgets
Reeve Lindbergh
A young boy navigates his grandmother’s fading memory with patience and warmth in this gentle story about the enduring s
Ages 4–8
Crocodile Safari
Jim Arnosky
Journey deep into the Florida Everglades on a real-life expedition to track the elusive American crocodile, a creature u
Ages 6–10
Let Me Finish!
Minh Lê
A young boy just wants to read his book in peace, but a group of noisy animals keeps interrupting to spoil the ending wi
Ages 4–8
Billy and Rose: Just the Way They Are
Amy Hest
Billy and Rose are the best of friends who learn that even when they disagree, they can still cherish each other exactly
Ages 4–8
Monsoon Afternoon
Kashmira Sheth
A boy and his grandfather escape a busy house to sail toy boats and share memories during the beautiful rains of a monso
Ages 4–8
Abigail and Gunner #1
Abigail and the Wooded Path
Jennifer Bonzagni
A quiet walk with a dog turns into a scientific adventure as Abigail stops to investigate the life cycle of frogs and th
Ages 4–8
Jamie and the Angry Bear
Cheryl R. Elias
Jamie uses gentle rhyming and deep breathing to help a grumpy bear find his way from big, roaring anger back to a place
Ages 3–8
It's Time To Wake, Jake!
Amanda Beth Connolly
For the child who struggles to leave the cozy comfort of sleep and needs a gentle, encouraging nudge to start their morn
Ages 2–6
My Dog, Silly Wigglebutt
James Lewis
Life with a dachshund is pure chaos and total fun as one messy pup zooms through the house chewing socks and barking at
Ages 3–7
The Story of the Three Little Pigs
L. Leslie Brooke
For the child learning that doing things the right way takes time and effort. This classic tale shows how careful prepar
Ages 3–7
NO ROCKY! Don't Take the BALL
Marcelle Keevy
Perfect for children learning about personal space and the power of saying no, this interactive story helps little ones
Ages 2–6
How to Pet a Cat
Angela Staehling
Decipher the mystery of the purr with these clever diagrams and tips on exactly how to keep your feline friend happy and
Little Fly
Little Fly Learns to Use the Potty!
Little Fly Dad
Potty training becomes an exciting game with this reward-based system that follows Little Fly as he gains confidence and
Ages 2–5
Shoreline Haiku!
J. K. Boyer
Gentle watercolors and seventeen-syllable verses capture the peaceful rhythm of a day spent by the waves at the seashore
Ages 3–8
The Twenty-seventh Annual African Hippopotamus Race
Morris Lurie
Eight-year-old Edward hits the water for the greatest swimming marathon ever as he trains for a high-stakes, hilarious r
Ages 7–10
Epossumondas #1
Epossumondas
Coleen Salley
A well-meaning young possum keeps getting into hilarious trouble by taking every single thing his mother says exactly an
Ages 4–8
Please Books #1
Please, Baby, Please
Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee
A busy mother navigates a long day of playground antics, messy baths, and bedtime negotiations with her energetic and sp
Ages 1–4
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science
Digging Up Dinosaurs
Aliki
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how scientists locate, dig up, and carefully put back together the massive sk
Ages 4–8
I Spy Readers #6
I Spy a Butterfly
Jean Marzollo
For the early reader who loves a challenge: use rhyming clues to hunt for hidden butterflies and tiny treasures in these
Ages 4–6
The Puppy Place #56
Kodiak
Ellen Miles
For the child who needs to learn how to manage big feelings, this story about a high-energy puppy offers gentle lessons
Ages 7–10
