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Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting
Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,856 books about patience & waiting
0–3 yrs
1894 books
4–7 yrs
1786 books
8–11 yrs
184 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Tide
Nik Pollard
Experience the crashing waves and salty air of the seashore through this exploration of the ocean’s predictable, rhythmi
Ages 4–8
Llama Llama Picture Books #4
Home with Mama
Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama stays home with a cold, but when Mama starts sneezing too, he realizes he is the one who needs to take care
Ages 2–5
Gingersnaps: Daily Affirmations for African American Children and Families
Anita Alexander
For families seeking to build confidence and cultural pride, these 365 daily affirmations connect positive character tra
Ages 5–12
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12–18 yrs
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Children Bedtime Stories
Abraham Hossni
For the child who needs a quiet transition to sleep. These gentle short stories offer simple moral lessons to help littl
Ages 4–8
The Third Gift
Linda Sue Park
A young boy and his father harvest a rare tear of myrrh in the desert, unaware that their resin is destined for a very s
Ages 6–9
Annie and Simon #1
The Sneeze and Other Stories
Catharine O'Neill
Annie and Simon don't always agree on muffin recipes or pacifiers, but this brother and sister pair proves they are the
Ages 5–8
Step Gently Out #1
Step Gently Out
Helen Frost
Stunning macro photography and rhythmic verse bring the tiny world of crickets, bees, and spiders into sharp, beautiful
Ages 2–8
World of Bruce
Bruce's Big Fun Day
Ryan T. Higgins
Nibbs the mouse is determined to give his grumpy friend a big fun day, even if Bruce would much rather be left alone.
Ages 4–6
Carmine: A Little More Red
Melissa Sweet
Carmine loves to stop and paint the scenery, but her habit of dilly-dallying on the way to Granny's house accidentally l
Ages 4–8
The Cat, the Dog, Little Red, the Exploding Eggs, the Wolf, and Grandma
Diane Fox, Christyan Fox
Cat just wants to finish the story of Little Red Riding Hood, but Dog has a relentless stream of skeptical questions tha
Ages 4–8
Caspian Finds a Friend
Jacqueline Véissid
Living in a lonely lighthouse, Caspian realizes that wishing for a friend isn't enough. Experience the warmth of a boy r
Ages 4–7
Home Is a Wish
Julia Kuo
For children facing the uncertainty of a big move, this lyrical story offers comfort by showing how home is something we
Ages 4–8
The Norendy Tales #1
The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate DiCamillo
Five distinct puppets trapped in a sea captain's trunk share dreams of glory and freedom while realizing they are all bo
Ages 7–12
Tales from Fern Hollow #8
Mrs. Merryweather's Letter
John Patience
Fern Hollow Animal Stories is a series of over sixteen books written and illustrated by British author John Patience.
Ages 3–7
Have Sword, Will Travel #2
Let Sleeping Dragons Lie
Garth Nix, Sean Williams
Armed with talkative swords, Odo and Eleanor set out on a quest through unfamiliar lands to stop a royal impostor and fi
Ages 8–12
William #1
William's Winter Nap
Linda Ashman
William’s quiet winter nap turns into a crowded affair as one animal after another asks for a warm spot to sleep in his
Ages 3–6
Under the Green Willow
Elizabeth Coatsworth
Golden light and delicate etchings capture the quiet ripples of a pond where animals wait patiently beneath a willow tre
Ages 2–6
The Feels Series #9
Tag Feels Excited
C. L. Shaw
For the child who gets so excited they don't know what to do with their energy. Help your little one name the 'bubbly' f
Ages 3–7
Bedtime Stories for Kids #1
Bedtime Stories for Kids: Part 1
Giuly Gabriell Thompson
For the child who needs help winding down after a busy day, these gentle animal tales use meditative language to turn hi
Ages 2–6
Good Habits
Stop, Think, Go!
Emily Hartmann
For the child who struggles with impulsive reactions and big feelings. This guide uses a simple traffic light metaphor t
Ages 3–7
Sesame Street
Elmo's Countdown to Christmas
Naomi Kleinberg
For the excited toddler who cannot wait for the big day, this festive board book helps channel Christmas anticipation in
Ages 0–3
Curious George
Curious George Makes Maple Syrup
H. A. Rey
For the curious child who wants to know how things work and needs a reminder that good things take time and following di
Ages 4–7
Mac's Big Wish
Peter Vanderwall
For the child who is learning to wait for a special dream or wondering about the animals waiting in shelters for their f
Ages 4–8
Elephant & Piggie Biggie! #2
Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 2
Mo Willems
For the child learning to navigate the ups and downs of friendship, from sharing toys to managing big feelings and waiti
Ages 4–8
