10 Best Letter J Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

Best Letter J Books for preschool and kindergarten books are arranged in columns with green details and a green jeep.

Letter J books for preschool for Kindergarten Booklist. This alphabet booklist is a part of the series Sprinkled with Stories: Teaching the Alphabet Through Stories. It can be daunting to think about teaching your young ones their letters. Relax. 🙂 Kids learn so much through play and stories. There is no need to drill flashcards every day. Although flashcards do have a purpose, especially in play. Simply grab one or two living books from the Letter J Books for Preschool booklist and began to introduce the letters and the sounds during story time and play time. Grab some letter blocks or letter puzzles for play after story time.

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10 Best Letter J Books for Preschool and Kindergarten: Teaching the Alphabet Through Stories

J is for Jam.

1. The Giant Jam Sandwich by John Vernon Lord

A beautiful stone road leads to a city surrounded by mountains and meadows on the classic children's book "The Giant Jam Sandwich," a book on the Best September Picture Books for Kids booklist. — The Giant Jam Sandwich by John Vernon Lord

In this funny story, the villagers of Itching Down suffer from an invasion of wasps. They have an idea to trap all 4 million wasps in a giant jam sandwich. The lyrical, rhyming text is fun for young readers and makes for a classic, funny read-aloud picture book.

2. Jamberry by Bruce Degen

A bear and a little boy wearing orange pants both joyfully celebrate over gathering baskets of blueberries on the cover of the book "Jamberry." — Jamberry by Bruce Degen

This book is filled with rhyme and rhythm as these two berry-loving friends embark on an adventure of berry-seeking.

J is for jumping.

3. Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow

Five little monkeys dressed in the pajamas jump on their bed on the front of the classic board book "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" by Eileen Christelow, a book featured on the best board books for one year old booklist. — Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow

This is the board book version of the children’s nursery song Five Little Monkeys. The monkeys brush their teeth, put on their pajamas, and say goodnight to their mama. Then, the fun begins, but one by one, they fall off and bump their heads.

4. Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

A young black boy stands on the edge of a diving board looking down on the children's picture book "Jabari Jumps," a book featured on the best fathers day books for kids booklist. — Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

This is a great book about overcoming fears. Jabari has completed swimming lessons and is ready to jump off the diving board. His dad squeezes his hand and is there to encourage and support him.

J is for Jack.

5. Jack and the Beanstalk by Paul Galdone

Jack marches across the book cover of the classic retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk by Paul Galdone, a book featured on the best letter J books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Jack and the Beanstalk by Paul Galdone

This is a fun retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk, first published in England in 1807. Paul Galdone is one of my favorites for fables and fairy tales. This may not be the traditional tale you are familiar with but it’s closer to the original published text.

J is for Jeep.

6. Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw

A flock of sheep in a red jeep drive down a country road on the book cover of "Sheep in a Jeep," a book on the best March picture books for kids booklist. — Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw

A flock of sheep embark on a journey in a jeep across the countryside in this delightful rhyming picture book. Young children will enjoy the silly rhyme with these silly sheep.

J is for Journey.

7. Journey by Aaron Becker

A young girl floats down the river into a castle city on the wordless picture book "Journey" by Aaron Becker, a book featured on the best Letter J Books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Journey by Aaron Becker

This is a beautifully illustrated wordless picture book about the imaginative journey of a young girl who escapes boredom by drawing a door into a magical world with a red marker. In this world of wonder, she creates a boat and hot air balloon and commits a heroic feat, finding an unexpected friend.

8. Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say

A man dressed in a black trench coat holds onto his hat while standing on the deck of a boat on the children's picture book "Grandfather's Journey" by Allen Say, a book featured on the best letter J books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say

In this timeless children’s picture book, the author tells the story of his grandfather’s journey and life in America and Japan. His grandfather develops a love for his two countries.

J is for Jungle.

9. Jungle Night by Sandra Boynton

A gorgilla, tiger, and a mouse are sleeping on the jungle floor on the children's board book "Jungle Night" by Sandra Boynton, a book featured on the best letter J books for preschool and kindergarten. — Jungle Night by Sandra Boynton

The story takes little readers on a journey through the jungle, where they listen to sleeping animals until they are all stirred awake by a loud snore in the middle of the night. Additionally, we adore the read-aloud and song performed by Yo-Yo Ma {HERE}.

J is for Jemima.

10. The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck by Beatrix Potter

Jemima Puddle-Duck stands with her flowery pink shaw and blue bonnet on the classic children's book "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck" by Beatrix Potter, a book on the best letter D books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — The Tale of Jemima Puddle Duck by Beatrix Potter

In this living book, Jemima Puddle-Duck only wants to lay and hatch her eggs but the farmer keeps taking her eggs. With the help of a deceptive fox, she finds a peaceful woodshed. This silly duck doesn’t realize the sly fox is planning a menu with roasted duck.

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Best Board Books for Babies and Toddlers

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Favorite Food and Story Picture Books

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10 Best Letter J Books for Preschool and Kindergarten