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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+
Tanya the Ballerina
Dance, Tanya
Patricia Lee Gauch
Little Tanya dances along behind her older sister, practicing every move until she is finally old enough to join a real
Ages 3–7
Paul #1
The Empty Squirrel
Carol Carrick
Paul catches fish for dinner, rescues a forgotten toy to make a puppet, and finds a new turtle friend in these quiet sto
Ages 6–9
If You Give... #1
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Laura Numeroff
A simple snack leads to a frantic chain of chores involving milk, haircuts, and drawings when Frank the mouse makes one
Ages 2–6
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Mo Jackson #3
Get a Hit, Mo!
David A. Adler
Mo Jackson loves sports more than anything, and he isn't going to let being the smallest kid on the baseball team stop h
Ages 4–8
Not That Pet!
Smriti Prasadam-Halls
For families debating which pet is the right fit, this hilariously chaotic story explores the trial and error of finding
Ages 3–7
A Day with Grandma
Marilyn Trueluck
For children who share a special bond with their grandparents, this gentle rhyming story celebrates the joy and wisdom f
Ages 3–7
First Experiences #1
The New Baby
Fred Rogers
Mr. Rogers offers a warm and steady hand to toddlers as they prepare for a new baby, ensuring they feel just as loved as
Ages 2–5
One Nosy Pup #3
The Pumpkin Mystery
Carol Wallace
Watch a tiny seed transform into a giant orange squash through simple steps that show how easy it is to start a garden.
Ages 4–7
When Will it Snow?
Marty Crisp
Even though it is the middle of June, Peter is dreaming of frosty mornings and waiting impatiently for the very first sn
Ages 3–7
Monkey and Elephant #5
Monkey and Elephant and the Babysitting Adventure
Carole Lexa Schaefer
Monkey and Elephant volunteer to watch three energetic babies, but they soon wonder if they need rules—especially when s
Ages 5–8
So Few of Me
Peter H. Reynolds
Leo wishes for a second version of himself to help with his chores, but soon realizes that having ten Leos just means te
Ages 4–8
According to Humphrey #12
Spring According to Humphrey
Betty G. Birney
Humphrey the hamster watches over the students at Longfellow School as they prepare for Family Fun Night and wait for sp
Ages 7–10
Princess Smartypants
Princess Smartypants Rules
Babette Cole
Taking down villains and running the kingdom of Totaloonia is a breeze compared to the chaos of watching over one tiny,
Ages 4–8
Nature Storybooks
One Tiny Turtle
Nicola Davies
A loggerhead turtle spends thirty years wandering thousands of miles across the deep ocean before returning to the exact
Ages 5–8
Astro Girl & Friends #1
Astro Girl
Ken Wilson-Max
Astrid practices zero gravity and space snacks with her papa while waiting for Mama to return from a very special missio
Ages 3–7
Old Bear
Kevin Henkes
While Old Bear slumbers through the winter, he dreams of being a young cub adventuring through the vibrant colors of all
Ages 3–6
Sam and Abigail #3
Surprise! Surprise! It's Grandfather's Birthday
Barbara Ann Porte
For children learning the joy of giving, this rhythmic story celebrates the excitement of planning a multi-generational
Ages 3–8
Geronimo Stilton #10
A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo
Elisabetta Dami
Geronimo Stilton desperately needs a break, but his relaxing trip turns into a flea-ridden disaster involving a room ful
Ages 7–10
Behold Our Magical Garden
Allan Wolf
For children curious about the life in their own backyard, this poetic guide explores the teamwork and science behind gr
Ages 5–9
A Quilt for Baby
Kim Lewis
A mother lovingly stitches the animals and sights of the family farm into a soft quilt as she shares stories with her ne
Ages 2–5
Life Cycles #1
The Life Cycle of the Cicada
Betty Brownlie
A buzzing summer sound comes to life through detailed drawings of how these insects eat, sing, and survive underground b
Ages 7–11
Ruffles #5
Ruffles and the Teeny, Tiny Kittens
David Melling
Ruffles the dog thinks these tiny kittens are a major bother. He soon discovers that sharing his space might actually be
Ages 2–5
Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families #2
Dinosaurs Travel
Laurie Krasny Brown
Prepare your little explorer for their next big adventure with this friendly guide to the world of travel, from packing
Ages 4–8
Crumbling Castle
Sarah Hayes
Zeb the wizard just wants a quiet basement for his spells, but a rowdy crow and a castle full of zany roommates have oth
Ages 7–10
