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Patience & Waiting

98 books about patience & waiting

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Board Books Picture Books

Cover of On-the-Go Time

Toddler Tools #10

Elizabeth Verdick

For the toddler who finds errands and car rides overwhelming. This gentle board book offers simple strategies to turn tr

Cover of Sharing Time

Toddler Tools #8

Elizabeth Verdick

For the toddler who finds it hard to let go of a favorite toy. This gentle board book helps little ones navigate the big

Ages 0–3

Cover of Pete the Kitty's Cozy Christmas

Pete the Kitty's Cozy Christmas

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the toddler or preschooler eagerly awaiting Christmas morning, this sensory board book builds excitement through tou

Cover of Over the Moon

For the family preparing to welcome a child through adoption, this tender story celebrates the deep love and longing tha

Cover of Wait for Me, Big Bear!

Wait for Me, Big Bear!

For the little one who struggles to keep up with older siblings or friends, this story validates the challenge of being

Cover of The Golden Egg Book

The Golden Egg Book

Margaret Wise Brown

For the child who is eager to make a new friend but finds that friendship often requires patience, wonder, and a little

Cover of Big Week for Little Mouse

Big Week for Little Mouse

Eugenie Fernandes

For the preschooler who is counting down the sleeps until their big day, this story turns the anticipation of a birthday

Cover of Pete the Cat: Five Little Ducks

Pete the Cat: Five Little Ducks

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the toddler who loves rhythm and repetition, this cool twist on a classic counting song helps little ones process sm

Cover of Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?

Little Bear (Waddell) #1

Can't You Sleep, Little Bear?

For the child who needs a little extra reassurance when the lights go out, this gentle story follows Big Bear as he pati

Cover of The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race

Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain

For the child who loves the thrill of a race and is learning that slow and steady can lead to big surprises.

Cover of My First Book of Growing Food

Terra Babies at Home #1

My First Book of Growing Food

For the curious toddler wondering how a tiny seed becomes a snack. This board book introduces the basics of gardening th

Cover of Bedtime

Toddler Tools #1

Elizabeth Verdick

For the toddler who resists the transition to sleep and the parent looking to turn the evening rush into a calm, predict

Cover of Dug Feels Stubborn

Dug Feels Stubborn

For the child who gets stuck in their own way when things don't go as planned. Help your little one navigate big feeling

Cover of Llama Llama Holiday Drama

Llama Llama Holiday Drama

For the child feeling the 'holiday jitters' or sensory overwhelm. This soothing story helps little ones navigate the bus

Cover of Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll

Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog Take an Evening Stroll

Britta Teckentrup

For the child who struggles to transition from play to bedtime, or the caregiver seeking to practice mindfulness and pat

Cover of Go! Go! Go! Stop!

Go! Go! Go! Stop!

Charise Mericle Harper

For the high-energy child who loves to start things but needs help learning when to slow down and listen to others.

Cover of How to Say Hello to a Worm: A Very First Guide to Outside

How to Say Hello to a Worm: A Very First Guide to Outside

For the child who is curious about the tiny creatures in the grass, this gentle guide empowers toddlers to explore the g

Cover of Bear Stays Up for Christmas

Bear and Friends #4

Bear Stays Up for Christmas

For the child who struggles with the excitement of waiting for a holiday, or the one who wants to be included in every s

Cover of The Berenstain Bears' Night Before Christmas

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears' Night Before Christmas

Mike Berenstain

For the family starting a cozy holiday tradition, this familiar retelling helps little ones settle in and embrace the ma

Cover of Let's Go, Froggy!

Let's Go, Froggy!

Jonathan London

For the child who gets so excited about a big outing that they keep forgetting the essentials, this story makes the gett

Cover of Froggy Goes to Bed

Froggy Goes to Bed

Jonathan London

For the child who uses every trick in the book to delay bedtime, from 'one more snack' to a missing teddy bear.

Cover of Baby Bear Counts One

Baby Bear Counts One

For the curious toddler preparing for winter or a new season. This gentle story uses nature's wonders to introduce numbe

Cover of Bedtime Stories for Kids Vol 2

Bedtime Stories for Kids (Thompson) #2

Bedtime Stories for Kids Vol 2

Giuly Gabriell Thompson

For the child who struggles to quiet their mind at the end of the day. These guided meditations help little ones release

Cover of I Wished for You

I Wished for You

Marianne Richmond

For children who joined their family through adoption and need to hear how much they were wanted, loved, and wished for

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