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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,878 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1904 books
4–7 yrs
1797 books
8–11 yrs
185 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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 the Duckling
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
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
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12–18 yrs
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Hector and the Noisy Neighbor
David Gavril
Hector needs to find a way to keep his peace and quiet without losing his friend when a neighbor gets a little too loud.
Ages 4–8
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
Tad Lincoln's Restless Wriggle: Pandemonium and Patience in the President's House
Beth Anderson
Living in the White House isn't easy for energetic Tad Lincoln, but his father always meets his rambunctious spirit and
Ages 4–9
Cranky and Friends #1
Cranky
Phuc Tran
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a noisy world or a rough day, this story of a literal crane shows how a good frie
Ages 4–8
The Secret Moose
Jean Rogers
After spotting a visitor in his Alaskan backyard, a young boy quietly follows the moose to learn about its secret life a
Ages 7–10
Tonka: Building America #1
Building the Skyscraper
Justine Korman Fontes
Watch an empty city lot transform as crews measure the ground, build the frame, and finally open a massive new skyscrape
Ages 4–8
Wish You Were Here (And I Wasn't)
Colin McNaughton
Funny rhymes capture the chaos of family trips, from the endless wait of the car ride to the spooky sights of Transylvan
Ages 6–10
Llama Llama #1
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Anna Dewdney
Baby Llama's bedtime whimpers turn into a full-blown drama when Mama goes downstairs, but a quick return and a snuggle h
Ages 1–4
Spot
Spot Says Please
Eric Hill
Spot and his friends spend a busy day practicing their manners and discovering how easy it is to be kind with a simple p
Ages 1–3
Robert Munsch
Andrew's Loose Tooth
Robert Munsch
Andrew has a tooth that just won't come out, and even the Tooth Fairy is stumped in this hilarious battle against a stub
Ages 4–7
The Tide Pool Waits
Candace Fleming
Barnacles, crabs, and sea stars hold their breath in the baking sun, waiting for the crashing return of the tide in this
Ages 4–8
Autism in My Family
Sandra Tucker
For the child trying to understand a sibling's or cousin's autism diagnosis. This gentle guide explains neurodivergence
Ages 5–10
P. Zonka Lays an Egg
Julie Paschkis
Luminous watercolors follow P. Zonka, a hen who doesn't lay eggs like the others, raising the question of what makes her
Ages 4–8
Maisy Goes to the Library
Lucy Cousins
Maisy searches the library shelves for the perfect book about fish and a cozy, quiet corner where she can sit and read i
Ages 2–5
Adèle & Simon #1
Adèle & Simon
Barbara McClintock
Adèle tries to lead her brother through the beautiful streets of Paris, but Simon keeps leaving a trail of hats, books,
Ages 4–8
Ivan the Terrier
Peter Catalanotto
Every time a classic story begins, a persistent terrier named Ivan barges right into the middle of the action until he f
Ages 3–7
Mum, Me, and the Mulberry Tree
Tanya Rosie
For the child who thrives on special rituals with a parent, this lyrical story celebrates the quiet magic of a shared an
Ages 3–7
My Naughty Little Sister #1
My Naughty Little Sister
Dorothy Edwards
For the parent navigating a younger child's first forays into defiance and independence, these stories normalize early c
Ages 3–7
Gumdrop #2
Gumdrop and the Steamroller
Val Biro
A steam-powered traction engine built for heavy loads on the open road meets a classic car in this mechanical adventure
Ages 3–8
Big Apple Barn #1
Happy's Big Plan
Kristin Earhart
For the child who loves animals and wants to help every pet find a home. This story explores how patience and intuition
Ages 7–10
The One and Only Bunbun
Susan Clymer
For the child who has been begging for a pet and needs to understand the quiet joys and daily duties of animal companion
Ages 7–9
