14 Best Letter K Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

The best letter K books for preschool and kindergarten are arranged along columns with bubble letter K, an orange kitten, and a king's crown.

Letter K 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 K 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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14 Best Letter K Books for Preschool and Kindergarten: Teaching the Alphabet Through Stories

K is for Koala.

1. Koala Lou by Mem Fox

Koala Lou rides her mom's shoulders on the book cover of "Koala Lou" by Mem Fox, a book on the Valentine books for preschool booklist. — Koala Lou by Mem Fox

A young koala named Koala Lou used to receive all of her mother’s love, but now she has to share her mom with her siblings. She feels forgotten, so she enters the Bush Olympics to compete for her mother’s attention and to hear her say, “I do love you, Koala Lou.” This is a great book to share with children of all ages.

2. The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright

A concerned koala clings tightly to her tree on the children's picture book "The Koala who could" by Rachel Bright, a book featured on the best letter K books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright

This fun story is about a koala named Kevin who is not a fan of change and fears leaving his tree until one day he is forced out of his comfort zone and into new things.

K is for Kangaroo.

3. Katy No-Pocket by Emmy Payne

A mother kangaroo and her joey smiles at a construction worker wearing a blue apron with many pockets on the bright yellow book cover of "Katy No-Pocket," a book on the booklist of children's books about perseverance. — Katy No-Pocket by Emmy Payne

A determined mama kangaroo sets out to solve a big problem. She is a mama kangaroo with no pocket to carry her baby, Freddy. She seeks advice from the other animal moms. Their responses leave her discouraged, but she is determined and keeps persevering for the sake of her little one.

4. Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was A Kangaroo by Jennifer Bove

A mama kangaroo carries her baby in her pouch on the front of the book "Ranger Rick I Wish I was a Kangaroo" by Jennifer Bove, a book featured on the best letter k books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was A Kangaroo by Jennifer Bove

This nonfiction book is an exciting way to explore the lives of kangaroos. The pages are filled with real wildlife photos and fascinating facts.

K is for Kittens.

5. Three Little Kittens by Paul Galdone

Three little happy kittens lift their paws in their air wearing their knitted mittens on the classic beloved children's book cover "Three Little Kittens" by Paul Galdone, a book on the Best April picture books for kids booklist. — Three Little Kittens by Paul Galdone

The classic tale of the three careless kittens who lost their mittens retold by Paul Galdone.

6. The Tale of Tom Kitten by Beatrix Potter

Beatrix Potter's illustration of Tom Kitten with pants and a too small jacket on her classic board book for kids. This book is featured on the Best Letter K Books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — The Tale of Tom Kitten by Beatrix Potter

In this beloved tale by Beatrix Potter, Mother dresses Tom and his sisters in their fine new clothes. She sends them outdoors with a warning to stay clean while Mother anticipates her visitors. The kittens find themselves in a mess.

7. Moses the Kitten in the James Herriot Children’s Treasury

Adorable animals including sheep with two nursing lambs, piglets and a black cat, a striped tabby cat, and two sheepdog puppies are all on the front of the book James Herriot's Treasury for Children. A book included on the farm books for kids booklist. — Moses the Kitten in the James Herriot Children’s Treasury

The author, James, shares his experiences with animals and farmers as a veterinarian in the British countryside. The pages are filled with adorable animals with spunky and courageous personalities. James’ warm love and care shine bright in every story. This truly is a treasure of a book. I recommend reading the chapter “Moses the Kitten.”

K is for Kitchen.

8. Granny’s Kitchen by Sade Smith

A granny and her granddaughter smile while cooking a large pot of a special Jamaican dish on the book cover of "Granny's Kitchen," a book on the booklist of Children's books about perseverance. — Granny’s Kitchen by Sade Smith

Shelly-Ann’s grandmother is a wonderful cook who masters the delicacies of Jamaica. But Shelly-Ann struggles to cook like her grandmother. Her determination and love for food motivate her to keep going with a little help from her beloved granny. Kids will love the colorful illustrations.

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K is for Kapok Tree.

9. The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry

A man with an ax stands at the base of a great kapok tree in the middle of the rain forest surrounded by many creatures on the children's book cover "The Great Kapok Tree," a book on the Best July Picture Books for Kids Booklist. — The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry

This story is about a man falling asleep at the base of the giant kapok tree while trying to chop it down. While sleeping all the living things whisper in his ear to save the tree.

K is for Kiss.

10. A Kiss for Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear wears a black top hat and talks to his friend the Rooster on the classic children's book cover "A Kiss for Little Bear" by Else Holmelund Minarik, a book on the Valentine books for preschool booklist. — A Kiss for Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik

This delightful story is about a traveling thank-you kiss from Grandmother to Little Bear. The kiss is passed to Hen, to Cat, to Little Skunk, to a girl Skunk, and finally reaches Little Bear. And the skunks get married.

11. The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

A mama raccoon kisses the palm of her baby raccoon before he goes off to school while standing in the meadow in front of a full moon on the classic children's book "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn, a book on the Best August picture books for kids booklist. — The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

This is a sweet picture book about a young raccoon named Chester, who is nervous about his first night of school. His mother kisses the palm of his hand and tells him the kiss will remind him of his mother’s love while at school.

K is for King.

12. The Cook and the King by Julia Donaldson

A king and his cook sail on a red ship with cooking pans and cooking utensils on the children's picture book "The cook and the king" by Julia Donaldson, a book featured on the best letter K books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — The Cook and the King by Julia Donaldson

This silly story is about a hungry king but none of his cooks make a dish fit for the king’s taste. But Wobbly Bob, who is scared of everything in the kitchen unexpectedly tricks the king into giving him the job.

13. The King and the Dragon by James W. Shrimpton

A red-orange dragon blows fire near the warmly illustrated castle on the biblical narrative "The King and the Dragon," a book on the Best October Picture books for Kids booklist. — The King and the Dragon by James W. Shrimpton

This picture book echoes Christ’s victory over sin and death. It’s a picture of the story of redemption from brokenness and despair to restored and victorious. This book is a biblical narrative with the King (God), the knight (Jesus), and the Dragon (satan) with magical illustrations and a rhyming text.

14. King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood

King Bidgood peaks from the bath curtains to his court on the beloved children's picture book "King Bidgood's in the Bathtub" by Audrey Wood, a book featured on the best letter K books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood

This is a humorous story about a king who refuses to leave his bathtub.

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