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Patience & Waiting Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Patience & Waiting

1,103 books about patience & waiting

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Mimi's Christmas

Martin Waddell

For the child who is buzzing with holiday anticipation and finds waiting for the big day a challenge. A gentle mouse fam

Ages 3–7

The Duck Never Blinks

Alex Latimer

For the child who loves to play and win, this high-energy staring contest with a stubborn duck turns reading into a live

Ages 3–6

Oh Dad, I Don't Want to Go Potty!

Ramon Chorques

For the toddler who is too busy playing to listen to their body, this story helps bridge the gap between fun and the pot

Ages 2–4

My Body Tells Me #1

I Snoop On My Impulses

Melissa Winn

For the child who struggles with 'big urges' and acting before thinking, this detective-themed story turns impulse contr

For the child who feels the weight of caring for a younger sibling while wishing for their own summer freedom.

Ages 8–12

My Body Tells Me #2

I Snoop On My Feelings

Melissa Winn

For the child who struggles with big impulses or sudden outbursts, this rhyming guide helps them pause, 'snoop' on their

Ages 3–7

Graphic Library: Inventions and Discovery

Thomas Edison and the Lightbulb

Scott R. Welvaert

For the child who gets frustrated when things don't work the first time, this graphic biography shows how thousands of '

Ages 8–12

Merry Christmas, Princess Dinosaur!

Jill Kastner

For the child who loves dress-up and the magical anticipation of Christmas Eve. A sweet story about a little girl's imag

Ages 3–7

From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Deborah Heiligman

For the child marveling at the natural world, this book transforms a scientific process into a wonder-filled journey of

Ages 4–8

One Good Night 'til Christmas

Frank Berrios

For the excited toddler who can hardly wait for Santa, this soothing countdown helps channel holiday energy into a sweet

Ages 1–4

Aesop's Fables

Aesop

For the child learning how to share or why honesty matters, these classic stories use 3D pop-up art to make timeless lif

Ages 4–8

The Perfect Spot

Robert J. Blake

For the child who thrives in the quiet of the outdoors and loves one-on-one time with a parent. This story celebrates th

Ages 4–8

A Is for Amber #3

It's Justin Time, Amber Brown

Paula Danziger

For the child who is eager to grow up or struggling with a friend who is always running late. This story gently explores

For the curious toddler ready to explore the world of numbers, this peaceful journey follows a mouse as he counts treasu

Ages 2–5

Simon and the Witch #1

Simon and the Witch

Margaret Stuart Barry

For the child who likes being the 'sensible one' or enjoys the chaos of an unpredictable friend. A fun look at managing

Ages 7–10

Madelia

Jan Spivey Gilchrist

For the creative child who finds it hard to sit still during long services, Madelia discovers how her love for art can b

Ages 4–8

The Story of Mrs. Lovewright and Purrless Her Cat

Paul Zelinsky

For the child or adult who needs to learn that pets (and people) have their own personalities and cannot be forced into

Ages 4–8

My Magic Pet Morphle

Angry Morphle

Moonbug Entertainment

For the preschooler who needs help identifying and managing big bursts of anger through a colorful, magical lens.

Ages 2–5

My First Dutch Picture Books

Days, Months, Seasons & Time

Eva S.

For the curious toddler or preschooler beginning to ask 'when?' this gentle guide introduces the cycles of time through

Ages 2–5

What Are You Waiting For?

Scott Menchin

For the child who struggles with the jitters of waiting, this story uses humorous animals to show that the best parts of

For the child who thrives on routine and struggles when a playmate wants to change the rules. A gentle guide to flexible

For the child who refuses to try anything green or orange. This playful story helps little ones navigate mealtime stubbo

Ages 2–6

Sir Whong and the Golden Pig

Oki S. Han, Stephanie Haboush Plunkett

For the child learning about integrity and how to stay one step ahead of a bully or a trickster through wit and patience

Ages 4–8

Yoga for Kids

Susannah Hoffman

For the child who needs help managing big feelings or energy, this guide offers step by step poses and mindful games to

Ages 7–9

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