Picture Books That Inspire Patience

Is your child learning patience? Aren't we all? An engaging story is often the best teacher, so I've scoured the library shelves for the very best stories about patience. These are our family's favorites, recommended for ages 4-8.

Bear Can't Wait

by Karma Wilson

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Leo the Late Bloomer

by Robert Kraus

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Llama Llama Red Pajama

by Anna Dewdney

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Luke and the Little Seed

by Giuliano Ferri

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Manjhi Moves a Mountain

by Nancy Churnin

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Owl Moon

by Jane Yolen

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Remy the Rhino Learns Patience

by Andy McGuire

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The Carrot Seed

Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson

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The Extraordinary Gardener

by Sam Boughton

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Waiting for the Biblioburro

by Monica Brown

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Waiting

Kevin Henkes

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Waiting Is Not Easy!

by Mo Willems

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