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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The magical yet
DiTerlizzi, Angela
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! This rollicking, rhyming, inspirational picture book is for fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go! and every child who is frustrated by what they can't do ... YET! Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special...
My parents won't stop talking!
Hunsinger, Emma
Paper Book
A child's plans are ruined when her parents have the gall to stop to talk to the neighbors in My Parents Won't Stop Talking!, a laugh-out-loud picture book about patience by Emma Hunsinger and Tillie Walden. It's time to go to the park, and Molly can't wait! It's going...
Old Rock (is not boring)
Pilutti, Deb
Paper Book
Quirky charm infuses this tale of Old Rock's life story, which is much more exciting than you'd expect. Old Rock has been sitting in the same spot in the pine forest for as long as anyone can remember. Spotted Beetle, Tall Pine, and Hummingbird think just sitting there must be...
I really want the cake
Philip, Simon
Paper Book
In this energetic picture book, a little girl tries to resist an amazing cake.
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.La divertida exploración de Ross Burach de la metamorfosis te hará aletear de júbilo, y a la vez te brindará datos reales acerca de cómo las orugas se...
Waiting is not easy!
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie.   Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald...

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