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Patience & Waiting
1,103 books about patience & waiting
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5 More Sleeps #2
5 More Sleeps 'til Halloween
Jimmy Fallon
For the child who is counting down the seconds until they can put on their costume and go trick-or-treating.
Ages 3–6
Harmonica Night
Mary-Claire Helldorfer
For the child who needs a gentle wind-down after a busy day. This rhythmic story uses the soothing sounds of a seaside t
Ages 3–7
Tuttle the Tortoise
Tuttle the Tortoise
Marilyn Cook
For the curious child who loves exploring outside, this rhythmic journey through the desert introduces the wonder of a t
Ages 3–7
Box Tales #1
Grow, Strawberries, Grow!
James Burks
For the child who struggles with patience, this vibrant graphic novel shows how waiting for something sweet is better wh
Ages 6–10
Starla Jean #2
Starla Jean Takes the Cake
Elana K. Arnold
For the child learning to balance their own big ideas with the needs of a sibling or family event.
Ages 6–9
The Christmas Birthday Story
Margaret Laurence
For parents seeking a quiet, reverent way to introduce the Christmas story through a lens of wonder and family love rath
Ages 4–8
Waiting for the Magic
Patricia MacLachlan
For the child feeling the quiet ache of a parent's absence. This gentle story uses a houseful of animals to help a famil
Ages 7–10
Rigby PM Stars
The Halfway Party
Pauline Cartwright
For the child who can't wait a whole year for their next big day. This sweet story explores the excitement of creating a
Ages 6–8
DK Super Readers #3
Fossils
Libby Romero
For the curious child who loves digging in the dirt and wonders about the ancient giants that walked the Earth before us
Ages 6–8
I Spy #6
I Spy School Days
Jean Marzollo
For the child who loves a visual challenge, this book turns school scenes into an interactive scavenger hunt that builds
Ages 4–8
And Then Comes... #2
And Then Comes Christmas
Tom Brenner
For the family eagerly counting down to December, this lyrical book captures the magical transition from crisp autumn da
Ages 4–8
The Willow Maiden
Meghan Collins
For the child navigating the bittersweet nature of change and the realization that loving someone sometimes means lettin
Ages 5–9
Llama Llama #1
Llama Llama Red Pajama
Anna Dewdney
For the little one who struggles with bedtime anxiety or feels a rush of panic when Mom or Dad leaves the room for just
Ages 2–5
Lionel #6
Lionel's Birthday
Stephen Krensky
For the child counting down the minutes to their big day while navigating the tricky feelings of gift expectations and s
Ages 6–9
Arnie's Adventures #1
Arnie and the Stolen Markers
Nancy Carlson
For the child grappling with a poor choice or the weight of a secret. This story explores the heavy feeling of guilt and
Ages 4–8
Lionel #2
Lionel in the Summer
Stephen Krensky
For the child who loves the simple magic of summer days, from neighborhood heat waves to backyard Fourth of July celebra
Ages 6–8
The Button That Made Everything Pause
magi button story
For the child who feels overwhelmed by the fast pace of daily life and needs a way to find a moment of stillness.
Ages 3–7
This Monster #2
This Monster Cannot Wait!
Bethany Barton
For the child who is vibrating with excitement for a future event and cannot find the patience to wait one more second f
Ages 3–7
One Day at a Time A Story about Healing from Divorce
Rachel Ip
For the child navigating the big changes of divorce, this gentle story uses the metaphor of a physical wound to show how
Ages 4–8
That's Not My...
That's Not My Bunny...
Fiona Watt
For the curious toddler discovering the world through their fingertips. This sensory journey uses textures to teach desc
Ages 0–3
Jacob's Tree
Holly Keller
For the child who feels frustrated by being the smallest, this gentle story mirrors the relatable struggle of waiting fo
Ages 3–7
Benjy (Van Leeuwen) #2
Benjy in Business
Jean Van Leeuwen
For the child who has their heart set on a big purchase and needs to learn the value of a dollar. Benjy navigates the up
Ages 7–10
Someone's Sleepy
Deborah Lee Rose
A comforting rhyme that eases the transition from playtime to sleep by following a gentle, loving evening routine from b
Ages 2–5
Why?
Lindsay Camp
For the parent whose child is in the constant questioning stage. This silly adventure validates a child's natural curios
Ages 4–8
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