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Patience & Waiting

418 books about patience & waiting

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Arthur Adventures #18

Arthur's Chicken Pox

For the child feeling itchy and left out while everyone else has fun. This story validates the frustration of being sick

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The Baby-Sitters Club #102

Mary Anne and the Little Princess

For the child who struggles with demanding peers or guests. Learn how Mary Anne handles a 'royal' visitor while teaching

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The Smurfs #25

The Gambling Smurfs

Peyo

For the child who is becoming overly competitive with games or needs to understand why 'just one more try' can lead to t

Ages 7–12

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Ramona Quimby #1

Beezus and Ramona

For siblings who love and frustrate each other in equal measure, this classic captures the messy reality of being a 'res

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Baby Bear Counts One

For the curious toddler preparing for winter or a new season. This gentle story uses nature's wonders to introduce numbe

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Franklin Plays The Game

Paulette Bourgeois, Sharon Jennings

For the child who feels discouraged when they aren't the best at a new hobby or sport right away.

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Kids' Class Cookbooks #3

Deanna F. Cook, Joy Howard

For the young kitchen enthusiast ready to move from tasting to creating. This guide empowers kids to master the art of t

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Bedtime Stories for Kids (Thompson) #2

Bedtime Stories for Kids Vol 2

Giuly Gabriell Thompson

For the child who struggles to quiet their mind at the end of the day. These guided meditations help little ones release

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World of Kids' Emotions #2

Mindfulness Makes Me Stronger

For the child who struggles to stay calm when things go wrong, this gentle guide provides simple breathing and focus too

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For the child learning how to support a friend who has experienced trauma or feels like an outsider. A sensitive look at

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I Wished for You

Marianne Richmond

For children who joined their family through adoption and need to hear how much they were wanted, loved, and wished for

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For the child exploring what it means to be a good person, these golden-hued parables offer timeless wisdom on kindness,

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Since the Baby Came

Kathleen Long Bostrom

For the child navigating the big changes of a new baby in the house, from messy diapers to the feeling of sharing their

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Pete the Cat Plays Hide-and-Seek

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who loves the thrill of a friendly game but needs a little help with the rules and patience of playing wit

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The Berenstain Bears: Kindness Counts

Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

For the child who needs a gentle reminder on how to treat others with grace, especially when a peer is being difficult o

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The Pumpkin Book

For the curious child wondering how a tiny seed becomes a giant orange pumpkin or a spooky jack-o-lantern.

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Princess Who Dreamed of Metting a Unicorn

For the child who finds magic in the world and spends their days dreaming of a mythical best friend.

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What Will Baby Be Like?

Violet M Findlay

For the curious toddler or preschooler wondering about the mystery of an arriving sibling and what their new playmate wi

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Santa on the Loose!

For the curious toddler eager for Christmas morning, this interactive search-and-find keeps little hands busy and eyes s

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There's a Bear on My Chair

For the child who feels overwhelmed by a big personality in their space, this rhyming tale offers a funny way to talk ab

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Counting Our Way to the 100th Day

Celebrate the first 100 days of the school year with 100 playful poems that make counting and math concepts feel like a

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I Am A Big Sister Now

Jennifer L. Trace

For the young child preparing to welcome a new baby, this book explores the mix of pride and responsibility that comes w

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Big Wolf and Little Wolf #1

Big Wolf & Little Wolf

Nadine Brun-Cosme

For the child who is hesitant to share their space or is adjusting to a new presence in their life. This gentle story ex

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Llama Llama Mad at Mama

For the preschooler who finds errands exhausting and needs help processing big feelings when things get overwhelming.

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