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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 Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends in Winter

Ant and Honey Bee #2

Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends in Winter

For the child who isn't quite ready to say goodbye to playdates as the seasons change. A sweet look at staying connected

Cover of An Octopus Followed Me Home

An Octopus Followed Me Home

For the child who keeps asking to bring home every stray animal they find, this humorous tale explores the logic of choo

Cover of Don't Shake the Present!

Don't Push the Button! #4

Don't Shake the Present!

Bill Cotter

For the excited toddler who cannot wait to open their gifts, this high-energy story turns holiday anticipation into a pl

Ages 2–4

Cover of Anno's Magic Seeds

Anno's Magic Seeds

For the child who asks how one small seed becomes a whole forest, this fable uses a magical journey to explore the wonde

Cover of Dreaming Of Spring

Dreaming Of Spring

Tabitha R Adams

For the child who is tired of the cold and eager for the first signs of green, this gentle story nurtures a sense of ant

Cover of Riding the Wind

Angie and Lila #1

Riding the Wind

Barbara Garland Polikoff

For the child who longs for a pet of their own, this story explores the patience and hard work required to earn the trus

Cover of Three Wishes

Harriet Ziefert

For the child learning to think before they act, this silly folktale shows how impulsivity can lead to funny (and very s

Cover of You Can't Take a Balloon Into the Metropolitan Museum

You Can't Take a Balloon Into... #1

You Can't Take a Balloon Into the Metropolitan Museum

Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman

For the child who loves to spot hidden details, this wordless adventure mirrors the wonders of a world-class museum with

Cover of When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons

When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons

For the child who loves to marvel at the first green sprout or the quiet of a snowy day, this poetic diary celebrates th

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Caring for Your Pet

Caring for Hamsters

For the child preparing for their first pocket-sized pet, this guide explains the daily care and responsibility needed t

Cover of Max and Bird

Max the Kitten #3

For the child learning to navigate conflicting impulses, this quirky tale shows how empathy and a common goal can turn a

Cover of Max at Night

Max the Kitten #2

For the child who relies on a specific nighttime ritual to feel safe and ready for sleep, following a kitten's quest to

Cover of Good Night, Spencer

Good Night, Spencer

For the toddler who needs a calming transition into sleep. Follow Spencer the cat through a soothing sequence of pajamas

Cover of My Side of the Car

My Side of the Car

For the child who struggles with disappointment when plans change. A sweet story about using your imagination to find th

Cover of Bossy Bunny and the Big Mess

Bossy Bunny and the Big Mess

For the child who likes to be in charge or struggles to clean up, this gentle story shows how a big mess can become a br

Cover of Brandy The Bunny - Sharing Is Caring

Brandy The Bunny - Sharing Is Caring

Mrs.Fluffy.Shop

For the child who struggles to let others play with their toys or treats, this rhyming tale gently models the happiness

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The Loneliest Spring Flower

For the child who feels like the odd one out or is struggling to wait their turn while others catch up.

Cover of Shelter Dog

For the child preparing to welcome a new furry friend, this gentle guide explains the heart and process behind choosing

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Heat Wave at Mud Flat

James Stevenson

For the child feeling drained by a long summer heat wave, these gentle animal stories find humor and patience in waiting

Cover of Finding Foxes

For the child who loves to explore the outdoors and notice the quiet details of the world. A poetic invitation to find h

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The Nature Trail Book

Insect Watching

For the curious child who is always peering under rocks or chasing butterflies, this guide turns any backyard stroll int

Cover of So Say the Little Monkeys

So Say the Little Monkeys

For the child who struggles with procrastination or keeping promises when things get fun. A rhythmic tale about living i

Cover of Goodnight Little Monkey

Goodnight Little Monkey

For the toddler who needs a gentle nudge toward sleep, this calming routine uses a friendly animal friend to model a pea

Cover of Mike's Toads

For the child who struggles to say no or often over-commits. Mike learns the weight of responsibility when his quick pro

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