11 Best Letter M Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

Best Letter M books for preschool and kindergarten books arranged in columns featuring books about mice, moose, the moon, maps, and mushrooms with watercolor images of a blue mushroom, letter M and a little brown mouse.

Letter M 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 M 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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11 Best Letter M Books for Preschool and Kindergarten: Teaching the Alphabet Through Stories

M is for Moose.

1. Moose’s Book Bus by Inga Moore

Moose converses with bear over a book wile standing in front of his big red book bus and the wild boar babies and badgers are running up the stairs to borrow books on the book cover of "Moose's Book Bus" by Inga Moore, a book on the best January picture books for kids. — Moose’s Book Bus by Inga Moore

Moose runs out of stories to share with his family, so he visits town to borrow books from his local library. His woodland neighbors soon join and crowd into his living room to hear Moose read aloud. I love the author’s emphasis on the power of books and the value of community. As a family that values read-aloud time, this sweet book is a sure win!

2. If you Give A Moose a Muffin by Laura Joffe Numeroff

A moose wearing a bright red cardigan with a daisy flower holds three freshly baked muffins. — If you Give A Moose a Muffin by Laura Joffe Numeroff

A fun sequel to If You Give A Mouse A Cookie. It is so much fun to find out what Moose does next.

M is for Maps.

3. Mapping Sam by Joyce Hesselberth

An orange cat with green eyes and a collar stares off, looking mischievous. — Mapping Sam by Joyce Hesselberth

Every night Sam, a cat who loves adventure, goes out to explore the neighborhood. This book is full of interesting facts and a great introduction to mapping. I included this book in the outdoor adventure booklist because I could not help but think of J.R.R. Tolkien’s quote, “I wisely started with a map.” Oh, how the imagination is sparked by the making of a map. I, also, think of Anne of Green Gables, as she labels “The Lake of Shining Waters.”

4. Camilla, Cartographer by Julie Dillemuth

A gray warthog holds a collection of rolled maps as she stands in front of a snowy little town. — Camilla, Cartographer by Julie Dillemuth

This inspiring book ignites a love for adventure and the joy of maps. has a passion for collecting maps and dreams of exploring and uncovering new trails. One snowy morning, she seizes the chance to create fresh paths in the snow for her neighbor.

M is for Moon.

5. Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book by Britta Teckentrup

Woodland creatures such as a fox family, deer, and an owl admire the moon on a clear night on the book cover of "Moon: A Peek through picture book," a book on the January picture books for kids booklist. — Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book by Britta Teckentrup

This book is filled with simple rhyming text and beautiful illustrations. The book depicts the lunar cycle, showing the moon changing sizes and shapes. This is one of our favorite bedtime stories and my girls love all the woodland animals.

6. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

red and green curtains in a room with green walls and a gray fireplace with a fire going and a yellow cow running in a green pasture framed above the fireplace — Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

Say goodnight to all the familiar objects safely tucked in the great green room. This classic board book for young children contains simple text and high-contrast images.

M is for Mouse.

7. Town Mouse and Country Mouse by Jan Brett

A town mouse and a country mouse meet in the woods on the classic retelling by Jan Brett. — Town Mouse and Country Mouse by Jan Brett

In this classic story of two unlikely companions, a town mouse and a country mouse, Jan Brett adds her own imaginative twist. The story is filled with suspense and humor, and introduces two captivating mouse couples who yearn for adventure. However, when they decide to switch homes, they quickly discover thrilling escapades lurking around every corner. I love the vintage, bright illustrations.

8. The Classic Tale of Two Bad Mice by Beatrix Potter

Classic illustration of a mouse in a dress and apron sweeping on the beloved children's book "The tale of Two Bad Mice" by Beatrix Potter, a book featured on the best letter M books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — The Classic Tale of Two Bad Mice by Beatrix Potter

This captivating tale by Beatrix Potter follows two mischievous married mice, Tom Thumb, and Hunca Munca, as they create chaos in a doll =house while the dolls are out on a stroll.

9. Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh

This delightful book was published in 1989. It follows a trio of mice as they explore the fascinating results of mixing various colors of paint.

Fun Color Mixing Activity

M is for Mushroom.

10. Tales of the Mushroom Folk by Signe Aspelin

The Mushroom family swat away the bugs on the living book "Tales of the mushroom folks" by Signe Aspelin, a book featured on the best letter M books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. An imaginative fiction book to teach kids about different types of mushrooms. — Tales of the Mushroom Folk by Signe Aspelin

This delightful nature picture book serves as a wonderful tool for teaching children about mushrooms. Each family of mushrooms is showcased with its distinctive traits, accompanied by a charming story that introduces young readers to various types, including the Brain Mushroom, Button Mushrooms, and others. The illustrations are fun with natural details. Content Warning: references magic and mythical characters.

11. Mushroom Rain by Laura K. Zimmermann

Various types of mushrooms, a mouse, snail and flowers decorate the forest floor on the children's picture book "Mushroom Rain," a book featured on the best letter M books for preschool and kindergarten booklsit. — Mushroom Rain by Laura K. Zimmermann

This enchanting nature picture book introduces kids to the fascinating world of mushrooms. I was amazed to learn about their intricate hidden underground networks and their relationships with animals.

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11 Best Letter M Books for Preschool and Kindergarten