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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+
Hurry Down to Derry Fair
Dori Chaconas
Stacks of farm chores stand between a young boy and the excitement of the local fair until Grandma steps in to help. Rhy
Ages 3–7
Hum and Swish
Matt Myers
Jamie seeks the quiet rhythm of the waves to finish her art, but a parade of curious beachgoers keeps interrupting her c
Ages 4–8
Brave Like Me
Barbara Kerley
For children navigating the complex emotions of a parent's military deployment, from the initial goodbye to the long wai
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
8 books
My Blue Bunny, Bubbit
written and illustrated by Maggie Smith
Stitch by stitch, a little girl and her Nonni sew a soft blue bunny to welcome the new baby into the family with a handm
Ages 3–7
Stuck With the Blooz
Caron Levis
The blooz has arrived and won't go away. Follow a young girl as she tries to handle her heavy mood through quiet reflect
Ages 4–8
Puppy Power
Judy Cox
Fran is a bit bossy, and her giant puppy Hercules is even worse; now they both have to learn some manners to get along.
Ages 7–10
Tiger in My Soup
Kashmira Sheth
While waiting for his sister to read to him, a young boy’s lunch turns into a wild adventure featuring a very hungry, ve
Ages 4–8
How Erosion and Weathering Change the Features of the Earth
Baby Professor
Discover how the lack of rain and the force of the wind create unique ecosystems and slowly reshape the rocky surfaces o
Ages 5–10
The Ramadan Journey
Fatima Noor
For the child curious about their family's religious traditions or a classmate's customs, this gentle story introduces t
Ages 4–8
I'd Really Like To Eat A Child
Sylviane Donnio
A tiny crocodile with a very big appetite discovers that eating a child requires more growing up (and more bananas) than
Ages 3–7
Storytelling Math
Up to My Knees!
Grace Lin
Watch a tiny sunflower seed transform into a tall plant as a young girl uses her own body to measure its growth through
Ages 0–3
Welcome, Brown Bird
Mary Lyn Ray
A single wood thrush travels thousands of miles, connecting the lives of two boys who live in very different parts of th
Ages 4–8
Susan Grigsby's Garden Stories #2
First Peas to the Table
Susan Grigsby
Maya uses Thomas Jefferson's historic gardening secrets to help her grow the very first harvest for her school's pea-gro
Ages 5–9
The Master Swordsman & The Magic Doorway
Alice Provensen
Ancient legends come to life as Little Chu masters the blade and Mu Chi uses his wondrous paintings to escape a brush wi
Ages 5–9
The Old Truck
Jarrett Pumphrey, Jerome Pumphrey
A sturdy farm truck works hard through the seasons until it is eventually rediscovered and restored by a girl who grew u
Ages 3–7
Cat the Cat #3
Time to Sleep, Sheep the Sheep!
Mo Willems
Everyone in Cat the Cat's world is ready for bed, except for one stubborn sheep who just won't go to sleep.
Ages 2–5
The Rainbow Caterpillar
Angel Stories
A frantic white rabbit in a waistcoat leads Alice down a hole into a world of strange riddles, tiny doors, and a very pe
Ages 7–12
Cal's New Sister
Hartman
For the toddler or preschooler preparing for a big family change, this story helps little ones understand and embrace th
Ages 2–5
Growing Up Gorilla
Clare Hodgson Meeker
Witness the heartwarming true story of how zookeepers at Woodland Park Zoo worked tirelessly to help a mother gorilla bo
Ages 8–12
Riki's Birdhouse
Monica Wellington
Riki builds a special birdhouse and spends a full year observing the colorful feathered friends that visit his backyard.
Ages 3–7
Dodsworth #4
Dodsworth in Rome
Tim Egan
Perfect for children who need to see that even a chaotic friend can be a great travel companion. A deadpan, silly look a
Ages 6–9
Maybe Later
Ingrid Lee
An old green bottle found on the seashore becomes the spark for Johnny's soaring imagination in this gentle seaside stor
Ages 4–8
The Sun, the Wind, and the Rain
Lisa Westberg Peters
For the child curious about why the world looks the way it does, this gentle story mirrors a mountain's long life with a
Ages 4–8
The Nitty-Gritty Gardening Book
Kari Cornell
Pick up a trowel and learn exactly how to start a garden with clear photos that show you what to plant and when to do it
Ages 8–12
