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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 Grasshopper & the Ants
Jerry Pinkney
For the child learning to balance work and play, this lush retelling explores the importance of preparation alongside th
Ages 4–8
Joha Makes a Wish
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who needs to learn that getting exactly what you ask for isn't always what's best. A playful look at the u
Ages 4–8
My Mei Mei
Ed Young
For the child adjusting to a new sibling or an adoptive family. This story tenderly explores the shift from sibling jeal
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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In A Garden
Tim McCanna
For the child who loves digging in the dirt and marveling at tiny garden visitors, this rhythmic book celebrates the mag
Ages 3–7
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
Rita Lorraine Hubbard
Mary Walker was born into slavery and lived to be 121, but the most incredible part of her story is the day she finally
Ages 4–9
Henry's Awful Mistake
Robert M. Quackenbush
Henry the duck goes to extreme and frantic lengths to clear a single ant out of his kitchen before his dinner guest arri
Ages 4–8
Night Becomes Day: Changes in Nature
Cynthia Argentine
For the child who asks how the world was made: explore the wondrous, ever-changing nature of our planet through rhythmic
Ages 4–9
Are You Going To Be Good?
Cari Best
For the child who feels the weight of adult expectations during big family events. This story validates the wiggly, wond
Ages 4–8
Kayuktuk: An Arctic Quest
Brian Heinz
Young Aknik embarks on a vital Arctic quest to prove his hunting skills and earn his place as a man within his tribe.
Ages 6–10
Hanukah Money
Sholem Aleichem
The excitement of the holiday grows as two young brothers wonder just how much Hanukkah money they will collect from the
Ages 5–9
Sing-Along Stories
From Seed to Flower
Steven Anderson
Follow the quiet transformation of a tiny seed as it breaks through the soil and stretches toward the sky to become a bl
Ages 4–7
Into the Great Outdoors #3
Duck Hunting for Kids
Tyler Omoth
Learn the gear, safety rules, and conservation traditions behind the sport of duck hunting through a detailed look at it
Ages 7–11
Don't Wake the Baby!
Jonathan Allen
While Mom is out for the night, Dad encounters a series of loud mishaps that threaten to wake the sleeping baby at any m
Ages 2–5
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
The Gift of Christmas
Houghton Mifflin Company
The air is full of wonder and the house is full of noise as children wait with bated breath to see what surprises Santa
Ages 1–4
Who Was the SAGE of KANCHI?
S. B.
Colorful illustrations follow the life of Jagadguru Shri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati, the 68th head of the Kanchi monas
Ages 5–9
The Most Exciting Eid
Zeba Talkhani
Safa can hardly wait for Eid-al-Fitr, but a gift-giving adventure with her mother shows her that sharing love with neigh
Ages 3–6
Life Cycles
A Bean's Life Cycle
Mary R. Dunn
Witness the transformation from a dormant seed to a sprouting plant and finally to edible pods in this beautiful look at
Ages 4–7
Miss Little's Gift
Douglas Wood
A young boy struggles with ADHD and the frustration of learning to read until a compassionate teacher helps him unlock h
Ages 5–9
Social and Emotional Learning
Mindfulness
Mari Schuh
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big emotions or needs help slowing down, this guide offers simple breathing and p
Ages 4–8
I Spy #3
I Spy Fun House
Jean Marzollo
Hidden objects wait behind every corner of this vibrant fun house, where rhythmic clues lead you through a series of col
Ages 4–8
A Song for Little Toad
Vivian French
Little Toad cannot fall asleep, and though the forest animals offer their own lullabies, only a mother's familiar song w
Ages 2–5
Books That Drive Kids Crazy! #6
The Book That Never Ends
Beck Stanton, Matt Stanton
Try to reach the final page in this silly, interactive challenge that purposefully sends you out of order through a loop
Ages 3–7
The Three Keys
Bianca Bradbury
Moving to a new house is hard enough, but Ted must also find a way to get along with a crotchety neighbor who dislikes h
Ages 8–12
Plants
Beans
Gail Saunders-Smith
Follow the journey of a green bean from the first seed in the dirt to the final crunch on the dinner plate through clear
Ages 3–7
