Patience is a Virtue

Waiting is not Easy! Mo Willems, ABC E WIL

Gerald and Piggie are best friends and Piggie has a surprise for him. The problem is Gerald does not want to wait for the surprise, but he learns some things are worth the wait.

This Monster Cannot Wait! Bethany Barton, E BAR

Stewart the monster gets to go camping in 5 days, but that is too long to wait. Trying all sorts of methods he eventually learns what his parents know, good things come to those who wait.

Betty Bunny loves chocolate cake, Michael Kaplan, E KAP

Betty Bunny has just discovered chocolate cake, and she loves it. Her mother tells her she needs to be patient for dessert but Betty’s love of chocolate cake is just too much.

The Mouse and the apple, Stephen Butler, E BUT

This is a story where a wonderful ripe apple hangs on a branch and many animals try to make it fall but do not succeed. It is only the patient mouse that reaps the rewards.

Listen with Kai-lan, Sheila Sweeny Higginson, E NI

It is the night of a large Lantern Festival and Kai-lan and her friends are learning how to decorate lanterns. Kai-lan and her friends must learn patience to solve problems that arise.

Nobody's Perfect, David Elliott, E ELL

This book shows a family that is less than perfect like any family. Though with a bit of patience these faults become lovable and positivity comes with benefits.

Caillou gone fishing, Anne Paradis, J-PBK

Caillou learns how to fish. This fishing trip with his Dad and Grandpa teaches him it takes a lot of patience to catch a fish.