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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+
Lionel #4
Lionel in the Summer
Stephen Krensky
For the child who loves the simple magic of summer days, from neighborhood heat waves to backyard Fourth of July celebra
Ages 6–8
James #3
Don't Spill It Again, James
Rosemary Wells
Big brothers can be bossy and demanding, but they also know exactly how to help when things get messy in these three sto
Ages 4–8
Marmalade #1
Marmalade's Yellow Leaf
Cindy Wheeler
Marmalade the cat creates a playful stir as he chases after one specific, perfect yellow leaf in this simple autumn tale
Ages 2–5
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Waiting for the Evening Star
Rosemary Wells
While Berty loves the rhythmic pace of life on his Vermont farm, he watches with confusion as his older brother yearns f
Ages 5–9
Mr. Elephanter
Lark Pien
The Elephantery is a busy place where Mr. Elephanter spends his day cooking breakfast and tucking energetic youngsters i
Ages 3–7
Pal the Pony #2
Pal and Sal
R. A. Herman
Pal the pony watches a cowboy's son play with friends and wonders if he will ever find a special companion of his own at
Ages 4–6
Serendipity Books #4
The Dream Tree
Stephen Cosgrove
Patti Caterpillar dreams of the day she will fly and promises to return to tell her friends exactly what it feels like t
Ages 4–8
Grandaddy and Janetta #2
Grandaddy and Janetta
Helen V. Griffith
Summer days drift by with the humming of night insects and the arrival of new kittens during Janetta’s peaceful visit to
Ages 6–9
Toot & Puddle #2
A Present for Toot
Holly Hobbie
Puddle searches every corner of Pip's Pet Shop for the ultimate birthday surprise for Toot, only to find the perfect gif
Ages 3–6
Dot. #1
Dot Goes Fishing
Randi Zuckerberg
Dot thinks her high-tech fish-finder gadget will guarantee a catch, until a giant fish eats the sonar and her dad has to
Ages 6–9
Trapped: How the World Rescued 33 Miners from 2,000 Feet Below the Chilean Desert
Marc Aronson
Experts from NASA to the Navy race against time to pull thirty-three miners from a collapsed copper-gold mine trapped 2,
Ages 10–14
The Cake
John Edward Valdez
For the early learner building confidence through everyday tasks. This simple story celebrates the joy of creating somet
Ages 3–6
The Three Bears #1
The Three Bears' Christmas
Kathy Duval
The Three Bears return from a Christmas Eve walk to find a red-suited intruder has replaced their porridge with a pile o
Ages 3–7
Masha and the Bear Early Readers
Cats and Dogs
Lauren Forte
For the early reader who loves helping others, this story models how to stay focused on a job even when playful animals
Ages 4–6
Star Wars
Use the Force! Discover What It Takes to Be a Jedi
Christian Blauvelt
For the young Star Wars fan who wants to understand the inner strength, focus, and discipline required to be a hero in t
Ages 7–10
The Missing Sunflowers
Maggie Stern
One by one, Simon’s prized sunflower plants vanish from his garden, leaving him to solve the mystery of what is happenin
Ages 6–9
Ant and Honey Bee #2
A Pair of Friends in Winter
Megan McDonald
For the child who isn't quite ready to say goodbye to playdates as the seasons change. A sweet look at staying connected
Ages 5–8
Gwenda Turner's World
The Pony Club
Gwenda Turner
For the child who dreams of their first riding lesson, this gentle guide follows a group of young riders through a busy
Ages 3–7
THE TSUNDERE CAT
ashtangini
For the child who wonders why their pet is sometimes grumpy, this story explores the complex but loving personality of a
Ages 3–7
Our Favorite Day
Joowon Oh
For the child who cherishes a special weekly ritual with a loved one. This quiet story celebrates the beauty of routine
Ages 3–7
My First Maori
Days, Months, Seasons & Time
Maia S.
For the child starting to ask 'Is it my birthday yet?' or 'What day is it?', this guide helps little ones grasp the abst
Ages 3–6
Kitten Club #5
Buster's Naughty Tricks
Sue Mongredien
For the child who loves their pet but struggles when they cause chaos, this magical adventure explores the ups and downs
Ages 6–9
Teach & Learn Basic Armenian Words
Days, Months, Seasons & Time
Sara S.
For the child who is beginning to ask when their birthday is or why the leaves are changing. This guide helps little one
Ages 3–6
DK Life Cycles
How Does a Butterfly Grow?
DK
For the curious toddler watching garden bugs, this interactive board book uses unique growing pages to reveal the magic
Ages 2–5
