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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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Cover of Angels Sweep the Desert Floor: Bible Legends about Moses in the Wilderness

Angels Sweep the Desert Floor: Bible Legends about Moses in the Wilderness

For the child curious about how the unseen hand of the divine supports us during difficult journeys and long waits for a

Cover of Quack Quack, Maisy

Quack Quack, Maisy

For the curious toddler who loves to search and find, this interactive stroller book helps tiny explorers practice patie

Cover of A Small Thing . . . but Big

A Small Thing . . . but Big

Tony Johnston

For the child who freezes at the sight of a wagging tail. A gentle, step-by-step look at how small moments of bravery ca

Ages 4–8

Cover of I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato

Charlie and Lola #1

I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato

For the child who refuses to eat anything green, orange, or round. Charlie uses cosmic creativity to help his little sis

Cover of A Rock Is Born

For the child who loves collecting pebbles and wonders where they came from. This lyrical journey explores how deep Eart

Cover of Plants Grow from Seeds

Plants Grow from Seeds

For the curious preschooler wondering how a tiny seed becomes a tall sunflower, this simple guide introduces the magic o

Cover of Larry and Rita

Brand New Readers: Larry and Rita #1

For the emerging reader navigating the little ups and downs of friendship, like how to share snacks fairly or plan a par

Cover of The Winter Picnic

The Winter Picnic

For the child whose big ideas feel impossible to adults, this story honors the persistence and imagination it takes to t

Cover of Grandaddy and Janetta

Grandaddy and Janetta #1

Grandaddy and Janetta

Helen V. Griffith

For the child adjusting to a change of pace during school breaks. This gentle story celebrates the quiet magic found in

Cover of Gita Will be a Dancer

Gita Will be a Dancer

Barbara Fischer, Eberhard Fischer

For the child who has found a new passion and wants to see the beauty of hard work. A lovely introduction to Indian cult

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Little Loon and Papa

For the child feeling nervous about trying something new, this serene lakeside story shows how patient guidance and a fa

Cover of Cicadas

Lisa J. Amstutz

For children curious about the loud buzzing in the trees each summer, this accessible guide explores the mysterious unde

Cover of Andre Agassi

Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete who feels the weight of high expectations and needs to see how a rebellious spirit can transform i

Cover of Challah for Shabbat Tonight

Challah for Shabbat Tonight

Sara Holly Ackerman

For the family looking to slow down and savor weekly traditions, this rhythmic tale captures the sensory magic of baking

Cover of Horton Hatches the Egg

Horton Hatches the Egg

For the child learning about the weight of their word, this rhyming classic honors the steadfast hero who stays true to

Cover of Someday Rider

Ann Herbert Scott

For the child who feels too small to join the big kids, this gentle story follows Kenny as he proves that patience and a

Cover of Ten Little Lambs

Ten Little Lambs

Alice B. McGinty

For the parent whose little one is still full of energy at bedtime, this rhythmic countdown gently nudges sleepyheads to

Cover of Will it Rain?

For the child who feels a little nervous when the sky turns gray. Experience the quiet anticipation and sensory details

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Poppy, the Panda

Dick Gackenbach

For the child who struggles to wind down or insists everything must be 'just right' before sleep. A warm story about a m

Cover of Time to Go, Sid!

Time to Go, Sid!

Isabel Greenberg

For the parent whose toddler turns leaving the park into an epic quest, this humorous story celebrates a child's vibrant

Cover of 3 Minute Bedtimes Stories

3 Minute Bedtimes Stories

For the parent looking to settle a restless toddler or preschooler, these bite-sized stories provide the perfect calm-do

Cover of Hurry Up, Alfie!

Alfie the Alligator #1

Hurry Up, Alfie!

For the parent of a little explorer who finds magic in every distraction while trying to get out the door. A gentle look

Cover of Grandma Gets Grumpy

Grandma Gets Grumpy

Anna Grossnickle Hines

For the child who needs to understand that even the most loving grown-ups have bad days and personal boundaries when rul

Cover of Daisy Takes Charge

Wilderness Fairies #2

Daisy Takes Charge

Jodie Wells-Slowgrove

For the child who is eager to prove they are responsible enough for a pet or a big new job but doesn't know where to sta

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