18 Top storytime books like When You Have to Wait by Melanie Conklin

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When You Have to Wait

By: Melanie Conklin

4.04

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A mindful, gentle picture book about patience and learning to find beauty in the act of waiting. S…

If you liked the storytime plot in When You Have to Wait by Melanie Conklin , here is a list of 18 books like this:

Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

1. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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2. Pretty Ugly

By: David Sedaris

3.55

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

David Sedaris and Ian Falconer make a spectacular splash with this tale of a monster turned ugly—st… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. Ferris

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real … read more

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  • childrens
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4. Orris and Timble: The Beginning

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.37

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

From beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes the first book in a warm and funny early-reader trilo… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn

By: Shawn Harris

3.76

Format: 48 pages, Library Binding

Meet Teeny-Weeny! A pint-sized unicorn in this funny, modern fairy tale about perception and self-c… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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6. Lucky Duck

By: Greg Pizzoli

4.04

Format: 49 pages, Kindle Edition

From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious picture book about a duck who learn… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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7. Something, Someday

By: Amanda Gorman

4.38

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winn… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!

By: Sandra Boynton

4.48

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestseller! Beloved author Sandra Boynton—and a very exuberant chicken!—have an im… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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9. Buffalo Fluffalo

By: Bess Kalb

4.16

Format: None pages, None

Introducing a sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than h… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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10. Ride Beside Me

By: Lucy Knisley

3.81

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The community that rides together, thrives together! New York Times bestselling comic creator Lucy … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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11. Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders

By: Joanna Ho

4.53

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From  New York Times  bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning ed… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. We Still Belong

By: Christine Day

4.16

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A thoughtful and heartfelt middle grade novel by American Indian Youth Literature Honor–winning aut… read more

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  • childrens
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13. The Last Stand

By: Antwan Eady

4.40

Format: 24 pages, Hardcover

The author of Nigel and the Moon, delivers a tender intergenerational story inspired by his childho… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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14. This Little Kitty in the Garden

By: Karen Obuhanych

3.83

Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition

Spring is blooming, and what better way for rascally kittens to celebrate than by causing mischief … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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15. Bunny Should Be Sleeping

By: Amy Hest

3.95

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Bunny can’t sleep because Dad forgot to check on him, so he sets out to check on Dad. Bunny shou… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Are You Big?

By: Mo Willems

3.71

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, tackles a BIG concept … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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17. Time to Make Art

By: Jeff Mack

4.25

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Does art have to be perfect? Where do you begin? This inspiring picture book about making art doubl… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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18. Mine!

By: Candace Fleming

4.04

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This rhythmic read-aloud about sharing by an award-winning author and a Caldecott medalist features… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of Gravity Is Bringing Me Down by Wendelin Van Draanen

19. Gravity Is Bringing Me Down

By: Wendelin Van Draanen

3.95

Format: 41 pages, Kindle Edition

Gravity becomes a very personal problem for a girl as she stumbles and tumbles through a long day. … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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20. The Red Fruit

By: Lee Gi-eun

3.73

Format: 64 pages, Hardcover

Baby Bear is off exploring on his own.   Tok!   Now what’s this that just hit his head? Mmmm …i… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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21. This Baby. That Baby.

By: Cari Best

3.88

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this bouncy, playful picture book for very young listeners, follow two baby friends who live in … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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22. When I Wrap My Hair

By: Shauntay Grant

4.18

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In the vein of I Am Enough and Hold Them Close , this inspiring and beautiful picture book celebrat… read more

Similar categories in Shauntay Grant's When I Wrap My Hair book and Melanie Conklin's When You Have to Wait

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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23. The Yellow Bus

By: Loren Long

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Love and Hello, Lighthouse , The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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24. I Am a Masterpiece!: An Empowering Story About Inclusivity and Growing Up with Down Syndrome

By: Mia Armstrong

4.26

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

Tween actress Mia Armstrong celebrates her fun, funny, beautiful childhood living with Down syndrom… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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25. Just Like Millie

By: Lauren Castillo

4.35

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In a gentle story from Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo, a shy young girl finds exploring her new … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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26. Homegrown

By: Deann Wiley

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A touching and stunningly illustrated ode to the homes—and loved ones—that raise us, perfect for fa… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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27. Piper Chen Sings

By: Phillipa Soo

4.25

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An empowering story about a girl who turns her performance jitters into confidence when faced with … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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28. Hedgehog and the Log

By: Pam Fong

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Hedgehog loves his new home. But even before he can set foot inside, his house is destroyed. No mat… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
Cover of When You Have to Wait by Melanie Conklin

29. When You Have to Wait

By: Melanie Conklin

4.04

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A mindful, gentle picture book about patience and learning to find beauty in the act of waiting. S… read more

Similar categories in Melanie Conklin's When You Have to Wait book and Melanie Conklin's When You Have to Wait

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • storytime
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30. You Broke It!

By: Liana Finck

3.63

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

From acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck comes a clever and validating twist on parent-chil… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Do You Know Them?: Families Lost and Found After the Civil War by Shana Keller

31. Do You Know Them?: Families Lost and Found After the Civil War

By: Shana Keller

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A moving and triumphant picture book inspired by the printed newspaper ads placed by African Americ… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens

31 Best childrens books like When You Have to Wait by Melanie Conklin

Transform Your Habits

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Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Pretty Ugly

David Sedaris

3.55

Transform Your Habits

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Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Transform Your Habits

Orris and Timble: The Beginning

Kate DiCamillo

4.37

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Transform Your Habits

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Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Hot Dog

Doug Salati

4.29

Transform Your Habits

Pretty Ugly

David Sedaris

3.55

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Orris and Timble: The Beginning

Kate DiCamillo

4.37

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