Letter A Books for Preschool

When your little one is in preschool, reading books is one of the most valuable ways you can spend time together. Children learn so much from listening to great books as you snuggle on the couch, and they love learning in this way. I have a fun list of letter A books for preschool you and your child can enjoy while you are learning all about the first letter of the alphabet.

The books on our list cover both the short vowel sound of a and the long vowel sound of a. Pick and choose which books to read. You can group these books by theme and have fun diving into each theme one at a time, or just choose randomly or according to what you can get at the library. These letter A books for preschool will help your child relate to the letter sounds, while keeping his or her interest at the same time.

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Apple Theme Letter A Books for Preschool Kids

Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington

Follow Annie the apple farmer from as she harvests her apples and takes them to market. Find out the many things you can do with apples as you read together. I love to slice up and share a few different types of apples after we read this book together. Have a blind apple taste test and choose your favorites!

Apples Here by Will Hubbell

Experience the apple tree in all its different stages of the year from winter to Fall when harvest comes and winter approaches again.

Apple Pie ABC by Alison Murray

A little pup gets himself into a mess when he can’t resist the apple pie. On-the-edge-of-your-seat fun for you and your child.

Watch Letter A Circ le Time Here!

Miscellaneous Books for the Letter A

AlphaOops! The Day Z Went First by Alethea Kontis

Pandemonium erupts when all the letters demand their own way. Clever illustrations help immerse your child in the storyline and keep it fresh as you read it together over and over again.

Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer

Explore cause and effect plus a little bit of science with this delightfully simple book where it all starts with an acorn.

Actual Size by Steve Jenkins

One of my favorite letter A books, the beautiful close-up illustrations of this book turn out to be the actual size of a gorilla’s hand, a bear’s head, and more. Children are delighted by the exploration of size in this book.

Angry Ninja by Mary Nihn

Angry Ninja learns to control his emotions with the help of a good friend and a simple strategy all children can employ.

Ant Books

The Icky Sticky Anteater by Dawn Bentley

Charming illustrations and actual sticky tongue to captivate your child as you read about the anteater who won’t eat ants. The gooey tongue is washable and the book will inspire giggles over and over again.

Hey Little Ant by Phillip M Hoose

You’re about to step on an ant, and before you set your foot down he looks up and starts talking to you. That’s the premise of this book, and what follows is both hilarious and poignant.

Anthill by Petra Bartikova

Do you know how many different types of ants it takes to run an anthill smoothly? Learn all about the different kinds of ants, what they do, how they live, and what they eat with this well-illustrated book.

Millie Loves Ants by Jackie French

Millie’s nose does a dance when ants are around, but her friend wonders why. Find out why Millie the Echidna loves ants so much.

Watch Letter A Circle Time Here!

Letter A Books with Alligators

Alligators and Crocodiles by Gail Gibbons

Mrs. Gibbons books are alway so informative and at the same time the illustrations are perfect and the content is engaging for little ones. Learn about the differences between alligators and crocodiles together in this fact-filled letter a book.

Chomp Goes the Alligator by Matthew Van Fleet

Count along as the alligator eats far too many animals for his own good and then oops, they all come back up in one giant burp. Hilarious fun for your preschool child and you too!

Animal Books

If Animals Kissed Goodnight by Ann Whitford Paul

Imagine if all the animals behaved as we do? What would happen if animals kissed goodnight? A warm, comforting book for preschool children perfect for bedtime, daytime and anytime you want to read together.

Goodnight Wild Africa: Bedtime Storybook with African Animals and Rhymes for Children by L.T. Martin

The words of this book “flow together like day into night” as the animals of Africa settle down to sleep. Enjoy the beautiful imagery and rhyming prose together at bedtime.

Enjoy Letter A Books with Your Child.

Letter A Books don’t get any better than this! You and your child will love reading through this fantastic list of books during your letter A week. One of the best parts about doing preschool with your child at home is the opportunity to focus on reading together, cuddled up on the couch, or in a good rocking chair. Reading together is the perfect addition to your daily routine. Your child will love this precious time you spend together and so will you.