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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+
Elephant & Piggie #8
I Am Going!
Mo Willems
Gerald the elephant panics when his best friend Piggie announces she is leaving, wondering how he will ever play Ping-Po
Ages 4–8
Moveable Mabeline
Karen Ackerman
Isobel and Mimi stare longingly through a shop window at a magnificent doll, holding onto the hope that their parents mi
Ages 4–8
When Francie was Sick
Holly Keller
The quiet comfort of Mama's care makes a long day of being sick and missing school feel a little bit brighter for young
Ages 3–6
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12–18 yrs
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Tales from the Waterhole
Bob Graham
For children who find joy in the simple rhythms of friendship and the slow, golden days of summer play.
Ages 4–8
Oakley the Squirrel #1
Oakley the Squirrel: The Search for Z
Nancy Rose
Real squirrels pose in tiny human-sized sets to help find the missing letter Z in this clever alphabet scavenger hunt ca
Ages 2–5
Flora and Friends
Flora and the Chicks
Molly Idle
Count along with Flora as a nest of eggs begins to pop and crack, filling her world with a chaotic and adorable brood of
Ages 0–3
The Boy #1
How to Catch a Star
Oliver Jeffers
One small boy looks at the night sky and decides he simply must have a star of his own, leading to a series of creative
Ages 3–7
Say It!
Charlotte Zolotow
Golden autumn leaves and a whistling wind surround a mother and daughter as they share a poetic, love-filled stroll thro
Ages 3–7
Caitlin #1
Caitlin's Holiday
Helen V. Griffith
Caitlin is thrilled when her new doll miraculously comes to life, until she realizes her new companion has a very diffic
Ages 7–10
Peace, Baby!
Linda Ashman
Gentle rhyming verses show how to trade frustration and anger for a sense of calm and kindness toward the world.
Ages 2–5
Boomer's Big Day
Constance W. McGeorge
Boomer just wants a walk, but strangers are packing everything into boxes. Watch a confusing moving day unfold from a do
Ages 2–6
I Can Read! Biscuit #8
Biscuit Wants to Play
Alyssa Satin Capucilli
A friendly puppy named Biscuit is ready for some fun. Watch what happens when he meets two kittens who might just become
Ages 2–5
The Littles #10
The Littles and the Terrible Tiny Kid
John Peterson
The tiny Little family faces their biggest challenge yet when a messy, unpredictable new kid moves in and turns their sm
Ages 7–10
Hello Reader!
Hanging Out with Mom
Sonia W. Black
The evening turns into a celebration of family time as two children and their mother head to the park to play after a lo
Ages 4–6
Riley Reynolds #2
Riley Reynolds Takes Care of Business
Jay Albee
Riley is a fourth-grader who quickly discovers that owning a dog involves a lot more hard work and responsibility than t
Ages 6–9
If You Give... #3
If You Give a Pig a Pancake
Laura Numeroff
A simple act of kindness spirals into a hilariously chaotic chain of events when a little girl offers a demanding pig a
Ages 3–7
Twenty-four Robbers
Audrey Wood
A woman's cottage becomes a revolving door for two dozen robbers who keep asking for more until they finally find a way
Ages 2–5
Llama Llama Board Books
Llama Llama Nighty-Night
Anna Dewdney
Follow a little llama through his comforting nightly routine as he brushes teeth and snuggles in for a peaceful sleep.
Ages 0–3
The Lost Package
Richard Ho
One special box is packed with care and sent off with hope, only to take an unexpected detour through the postal system
Ages 4–8
Penny #4
Penny and Her Sled
Kevin Henkes
Penny has a brand-new sled and a lot of excitement, but she faces a major problem: there isn't a single snowflake on the
Ages 4–8
Read and Share
The Train Ride
June Crebbin
Rushing past changing scenery and clicking along the tracks, this journey captures the pure anticipation of traveling to
Ages 2–5
If You Give... #9
If You Give a Mouse a Brownie
Laura Numeroff
One sweet treat leads to a messy chain of events involving ice cream, spoons, and a makeshift band in this playful tale
Ages 3–7
Kindred Spirits
Rainbow Rowell
Waiting in a tiny line for the latest space epic, Elena finds a connection with a fellow fan who truly understands her o
Ages 12–18
A Busy Year
Leo Lionni
Follow two mouse twins as they form a special friendship with a tree, witnessing its seasonal transformations from month
Ages 3–7
