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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+
The Noisy Puddle: A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons
Linda Booth Sweeney
A simple puddle can be a complex wetland ecosystem that shifts and changes life alongside the passing seasons.
Ages 4–8
The King's Chessboard
David Birch
A vain king who refuses to admit his ignorance receives a startling lesson in humility after granting a seemingly simple
Ages 5–10
Shelly
Margie Palatini
Every other egg in the nest has popped and hatched, but one little egg is still waiting for the right moment to meet the
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
6 books
Ramadan Kareem
M. O. Yuksel
For children curious about how neighbors around the world celebrate, this lyrical story explores the spiritual and commu
Ages 4–8
Hey Otter! Hey Beaver!
Brian Pinkney
Otter wants to splash and play, while Beaver is busy building a dam; see what happens when their different ways of using
Ages 4–8
A Puppy Named Gih
Sara Machetanz
Meet Gih, the most energetic pup in a litter of Alaskan sled dogs, as he learns the commands and hard work required to l
Ages 4–8
Puppy Party #2
The Purrfect Puppy
Kelly Hashway
For the child who is begging for a puppy but needs to understand the real work involved in caring for a living creature.
Ages 5–8
Midnight at the Zoo
Faye Hanson
For the child who feels let down when reality doesn't match their expectations, this magical journey transforms a dull d
Ages 4–8
Blackboard Bear #5
You're a Genius, Blackboard Bear
Martha Alexander
For the child who gets frustrated when their big ideas are hard to build. This gentle story celebrates how imagination a
Ages 3–7
Lulu #1
Lulu and the Duck in the Park
Hilary McKay
Lulu is banned from bringing animals to class, but when she finds an abandoned duck egg, she decides to smuggle it into
Ages 6–9
Otter
Otter: I Love Books!
Sam Garton
For the child discovering the magic of the library for the first time. Join Otter as she explores the stacks to find a s
Ages 4–8
My First French #2
Days, Months, Seasons & Time
Chloe S.
For the curious toddler who wants to know when their birthday is or what 'tomorrow' means. An easy guide to the building
Ages 2–5
Lookout!
Mostly Monks
Elizabeth Newbery
For the curious student exploring how people lived long ago, this guide reveals the quiet, hardworking world of medieval
Ages 7–11
A New Year's Reunion
Yu Li-Qiong
Maomao cherishes every moment of sticky rice balls and dragon dances during the one special week each year her father re
Ages 3–8
When the Earth Wakes
Ani Rucki
The world stirs in spring, frolics through the summer, and grows weary in the fall as the Earth and the bears prepare fo
Ages 3–7
Hope Is An Open Heart
Lauren Thompson
Rhythmic words and gentle photographs reveal how to find strength and keep an open heart during difficult times.
Ages 4–8
The Funny Adventures of an Octopus
Caught in a Swirly Whirly
É. Ní Mhairtín
For the child who feels overwhelmed by big, swirling emotions or sensory overload. This gentle story helps kids recogniz
Ages 3–7
Snail & Frog
Hide and Sleep
Karen Kelly
For the child who needs a soft rhythm to wind down at night. This rhyming story follows sleepy animals as they settle in
Ages 2–5
Carlo and the Really Nice Librarian
Jessica Spanyol
Carlo the giraffe is a little unsure about the library, but a helpful librarian named Mrs. Chinca makes his first visit
Ages 3–6
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Tracey Campbell Pearson
For families wanting to share the energetic joy of a Christmas tradition through silly, song-filled storytelling and pla
Ages 2–6
Stanley and Rhoda #1
Stanley and Rhoda
Rosemary Wells
Siblings Stanley and Rhoda tackle life's big challenges together, from a messy bedroom and a scary bee sting to their fi
Ages 4–8
Usborne Starting Skills #1
Starting Soccer
Helen Edom, Lesley Sims
For the child who is nervous about their first team practice, this guide provides the clarity and confidence needed to m
Ages 5–8
Madeline Early Readers #1
Madeline's Tea Party
John Bemelmans Marciano
Madeline is hosting the perfect tea party, but the guest of honor, Pepito, is making it very difficult for anyone to enj
Ages 4–6
Meow!
Allan Ahlberg
While Clara waits for her cat Jack to return, a steady stream of surprise visitors through the cat door turns an anxious
Ages 2–5
