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Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Patience & Waiting

1,103 books about patience & waiting

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Goodnight Sports #5

Goodnight Skateboard

For the young athlete who finds it hard to stop playing at the end of the day. This soothing rhythm helps high-energy ki

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Animal Best Friends #2

What About Neko?

For the child preparing to become a big sibling who is worried about how the new baby will affect their special bond wit

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How I Feel #1

How I Turn Mad into Glad

Shobha Goyal

For the child who experiences big, overwhelming feelings and needs a gentle roadmap to regain their cool and find their

Ages 3–7

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Two Different #2

Making Sandcastles

For the child eager to explore the beach or backyard, this guide provides the simple steps needed to create their very o

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Molly's Tales #1

Granny Smith Adopts Molly the Sled Dog

For the child preparing to welcome a rescue animal, this story explores the gentle bond and patience needed when an old

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Jake the Growling Dog #3

Jake the Growling Dog Shares His Trail

Samantha Shannon

For the child who is learning how to welcome others into their activities and the joy that comes from making room for a

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The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten

For the child who needs a playful reminder that school rules apply to everyone, even grown-ups. A silly role-reversal th

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Fairy Tales and Folklore of Charles van Sandwyk

How to See Fairies

Charles van Sandwyk

For the child who finds magic in every garden corner, this beautifully illustrated guide invites families to slow down a

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Penguin and Pinecone

For the child learning that friendship remains even when we are apart. A sweet story about a penguin caring for a pineco

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Melinda's No's Cold

For the child feeling under the weather and frustrated by a stuffy nose. This gentle story helps little ones navigate th

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It's Not Easy Being... #1

It's Not Easy Being a Lazy Bug

For the child who struggles to get started or prefers the sidelines while others pitch in. This bug's journey turns proc

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The Day My Feelings Felt Too Big

For the child who experiences overwhelming waves of emotion. Help your little one name their big feelings and find calm

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Frisky Finn Gets a Sibling

Dani Martindale

For the family pet (and their little humans) navigating the big changes, noises, and shifted attention that come with a

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Momo the Lazy Duck

Momo the Lazy Duck and the Talking River

For the child who prefers the comfort of the sidelines or struggles to find motivation. Momo's quiet journey helps kids

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Big Sister Emma

For the child preparing for a new baby, this story helps big siblings find their important place in the family through h

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Belly Rise: A Children's Book about Anxiety

Jill-Lynnette Piazza

For the child who experiences 'belly butterflies' or physical tension when worried. This book provides simple tools to c

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A Story About Emotions

Sam's Little Volcano

For the child who experiences sudden, explosive bursts of anger and needs a relatable way to visualize and cool down tho

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Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea

Chris Butterworth

For the child captivated by the ocean's tiny wonders, this gentle story reveals how a father sea horse protects his youn

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Charley Mouse Cleans House

Katerina Gorelik

For the child who struggles to put their toys away or finds chores overwhelming. Discover why a tidy house is so hard to

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Losing My Shoelaces

Candy L Collinge

For the child who feels frustrated by floppy laces or tricky loops, this rhythmic story turns a common struggle into an

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Bedtime Stories for Kids Ages 4-8

For the child who needs help winding down after a busy day. These soothing animal tales use mindfulness and meditation t

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Angelin Pontz, Emily Rickert

For the child noticing the leaves change or the first buds of spring, this rhyming journey celebrates the wondrous and p

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For the child who wants to understand why their sibling or friend acts differently, this gentle story explains autism th

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When My Feelings Feel Too Big

For the child who experiences intense emotional surges, this guide validates those overwhelming moments while teaching p

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