Patience

Slow down, take a breath, and turn the page. This picture book list celebrates stories that help young children explore patience—waiting their turn, sticking with something tricky, and learning that good things often take time.

Updated January 20, 2026
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Lake Oswego Public Library
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I'll wait, Mr. Panda
Antony, Steve
Paper Book
Mr. Panda shows that good things come to those who wait!Mr. Panda from Steve Antony's bestselling, funny manners book Please, Mr. Panda is back!This time, Mr. Panda's black-and-white animal friends are curious what he's making, but only one has the patience to stick around. An...
If you hold a seed
MacKay, Elly.
Paper Book
Something magical happens when you plant a dream with a seed. With plenty of love and patience, they can blossom into an extraordinary gift. To be shared with those you love and those with big dreams, this book encourages us to never give up.
The very impatient caterpillar
Burach, Ross
Paper Book
This clever send-up of every child's biggest challenge--being patient!--is a STEM-friendly, laugh-out-loud comedy about metamorphosis. "Will delight fans of Mo Willems's "Pigeon" series... absolutely charming." -- School Library Journal "Super-charged." -- The...

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