12 Best Letter N Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

Best Letter N Books for preschool and kindergarten picture books are arranged in columns with a watercolor image of a nest and a bubble letter N.

Letter N 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 N 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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12 Best Letter N Books for Preschool and Kindergarten: Teaching the Alphabet Through Stories

N is for Nest.

1. Nesting by Henry Cole

Three blue robin eggs nestled in a black and white nest on the book cover of "Nesting," a book on the Best April Picture books for kids booklist. — Nesting by Henry Cole

This great book is illustrated beautifully in detailed pencil drawings with a focus on brightly-colored robin eggs. Follow the journey of a mother and father robin as they care for their nest and protect their babies.

2. The Best Nest by P. D. Eastman

Mr. Bird wearing a blue hat sings proudly on top of his birdhouse with Mrs. Bird peeping out on the classic children's picture book "The Best Nest" by P. D. Eastman, a book featured on the best letter N books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — The Best Nest by P. D. Eastman

In this beloved picture book, Mr. and Mrs. Bird hunt for a new home after Mrs. Bird decides she no longer likes their current nest. They fly to several promising spots but none seem quite right. Just when it seems they have finally found the perfect nesting spot, there is trouble.

3. A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Hutts Aston

Watercolor illustration of a blue nest filled with baby birds and beauitful blooming flowers and leaves covers the book cover of "A Nest is Noisy," a book on the Best spring read aloud books for kindergarten booklist. — A Nest is Noisy by Dianna Hutts Aston

This educational read showcases an array of nests, from hummingbirds to orangutans. The writing is both poetic and informative, complemented by stunning illustrations.

4. Mama Built a Little Nest by Jennifer Ward

A weaver bird weaves his green grass nest on the children's picture book "Mama Built a Little Nest" by Jennifer Ward, a book featured on the best letter N books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Mama Built a Little Nest by Jennifer Ward

This is a beautiful picture book about the variety of bird nests! The text has a playful rhyme and the illustrations are bold. If you enjoy this book, check out her other bird book How to Find a Bird.

N is for Night.

5. Night in the Country by Cynthia Rylant

The velvet night of the country outside a farmhouse illustrated on the front of the favorite children's book "Night in the Country" by Cynthia Rylant, a book featured on the best letter N books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Night in the Country by Cynthia Rylant

“There is no night so dark, so black as night in the country.”

This delightful book beautifully captures the sights and sounds of the countryside at night, featuring lyrical prose paired with rich, velvety illustrations.

6. Night Gardener by The Fan Brothers

A young boy looks up at a large tree is shaped into a owl on a full moon night on the favorite Children's book cover "The Night Gardener," a book on the Best August Picture Books for Kids booklist. — Night Gardener by The Fan Brothers

This picture book is about a mysterious night gardener who shapes the trees into amazing creations and brings a gray town to life.

7. Night Lunch by The Fan Brothers

A bright-eyed owl and a tiny mouse with a broom in the city illustrated and whites and browns on the book cover "Night Lunch," a book on the Best August Picture Books for Kids booklist. — Night Lunch by The Fan Brothers

This fun story is about an owl who runs a night lunch cart for all the night creatures, cooking their favorite treats in his food truck.

8. Night Job by Karen Hesse

A dad and his son mop the basketball court at night on the front of the children's picture book "Night Job" by Karen Hesse, a book featured on the best fathers day books for kids booklist. — Night Job by Karen Hesse

In this picture book, a young boy goes to work with his Dad who is a school custodian. The son starts the night off by shooting baskets while his father sweeps the gym floor and reads aloud to his father in the library until he falls asleep. His father works hard through the night to complete his job.

N is for Nurse.

9. Nurse Nancy by Kathryn Jackson

A little girl named Nancy dressed in a nurse outfits plays with her doll and her brother on the classic children's book "Nurse Nancy," a little golden book featured on the best letter N books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Nurse Nancy by Kathryn Jackson

This charming book, originally published in 1952, tells the story of a little girl named Nancy who loves playing nurse. Her brother is often too occupied to join in her games. However, one day, after he takes a fall, Nancy is ready and eager to tend to his wounds.

N is for Napping.

10. The Napping House by Audrey Wood

In the napping house, a grandmother, little boy, dog, cat, and a wakeful flea all pile into the bed on to book cover featured on books for six month old and up. — The Napping House by Audrey Wood

This book is perfect for bedtime giggles as Granny, a little boy, the dog, the cat, the mouse, and a wakeful flea pile into the comfy bed in the Napping House but the flea bites…

N is for the Nutcracker.

11. The Nutcracker by Valeria Docampo

Clara holds a wooden painted Nutcracker in front of a giant Christmas tree on the beloved ballet classic "The Nutcracker" by Valeria Docampo, a book on the Best December Picture Books for Kids booklist. — The Nutcracker by Valeria Docampo

This beloved picture book of the Nutcracker tells of the modern ballet based on George Balanchine’s production. The book’s stunning illustrations are inspired by the real-life backdrop and scenery used in the New York City Ballet’s production.

N is for Ninja.

12. Hello, Ninja! by N. D. Wilson

"Hello, Ninja" by N. D. Wilson's book cover features a little boy dressed in all black like a ninja. — Hello, Ninja! by N. D. Wilson

This silly book shows the incredible feats of ninjas, from performing belly flops off a pirate ship to training the king of France.

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12 Best Letter N Books for Preschool and Kindergarten