18 Best Letter G Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

The best letter G books for preschool and kindergarten arranged in columns featuring picture books about goats, giving, gorillas, gardens, go, green and grapes.

Letter G 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 G 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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18 Best Letter G Books for Preschool and Kindergarten: Teaching the Alphabet Through Stories

G is for Goat.

1. The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett

A grungy troll holding a bone and a fork sits under his bridge while a small billy goat gruff walks across his bridge on the classic fairy tale retold by Mac Barnett, "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," a book on the January picture books for kids booklist. — The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett

This is a fun retelling of the classic folktale, “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.” Don’t miss out on this one because of Jon Klassen’s earthly illustrations and the troll’s dialogue of “I love Goat! Let me count the ways…”

If you prefer a more classic retelling, check out Paul Galdone’s Three Billy Goats Gruff {HERE}.

2. G is for Goat by Patricia Polacco

A little girl in a flowerly dress and bonnet kisses a goat in a field of bunnies on the children's classic alphabet book by Patricia Polacco, "G is for Goat." This picture book is featured on the best letter G books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — G is for Goat by Patricia Polacco

This book is an alphabet book featuring goats from A to Z. The pencil and watercolor illustrations are stunning, the text minimal but fun, and follows a simple rhyme, making this book an excellent choice for young children.

G is for Green.

3. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

Sam-I-Am's nemesis is looking curiously at a plate of green eggs and ham on the book cover of "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss. — Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss’s book Green Eggs and Ham is a longer read but do not count it out. It is a great book to encourage little ones to try different things.

4. Where is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox

Three colorful sheep hold hands and walk down a grassy hill on the cover of "Where is the Green Sheep?" by Mem Fox, a book on the best letter G books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Where is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox

This is a fun book featuring sheep, the bath sheep, and the red sheep, but where is the green sheep?

G is for Goose.

5. My First Real Mother Goose by Blanche Fisher Wright

The updated version of My first real mother goose board book featuring two little girls waving at a white goose on a back road, a book featured on the best board books for one year old booklist. — My First Real Mother Goose by Blanche Fisher Wright

This is a classic mother goose board book with sweet illustrations and the unforgettable rhymes of childhood.

G is for Gruffalo.

6. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

The Gruffalo looks at the little brown mouse standing on a tree stump while he discusses something intently with the use of his hands. — The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson

A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep dark woods, trying to avoid being a snack; he convinces the hungry forest creatures he is meeting the Gruffalo, a most fierce creature.

G is for Garden.

7. Badger’s Perfect Garden by Marsha Diane Arnold

A badger, a weasel, and a squirrel work hard in their spring garden on the book cover for "Badger's Perfect Garden," a book part of the childrens books on plants booklist. — Badger’s Perfect Garden by Marsha Diane Arnold

Oh, Badger wants his garden to be perfect, and it is until a storm washes away all his and his friend’s hard work. Badger had worked for months sorting and saving different kinds of seeds. His friends try to help him cope with the devastating change of plans. This picture book for kids is a gentle reminder that nature and life often don’t go as expected or planned, and we must find and focus on the good.

8. Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner

A bird hunts for a worm in a flower garden on the book cover of "Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt," a book about plants for kids. — Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner

We love the Over and Under series by Kate Messner. This particular book in the series follows a young girl and her grandmother through a year of planting. Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt book has a simple and easy-to-follow storyline while teaching children about the garden ecosystem. A good choice for younger kids.

9. The Curious Garden by Peter Brown

A young red-headed boy sits in a tree reading a book with a watering can and a blue bird on the book cover of "The Curious Garden," a book on the booklist of Children's books about perseverance. — The Curious Garden by Peter Brown

Liam lives in a gray city without any trees or gardens. He discovers a struggling garden on top of an abandoned railway and determines to take care of it. Eventually, the garden grows through the gray city and transforms the city into a lively green city. This is a great way to encourage kids to be observant and look for positive changes they can make in their community.

10. My Garden by Kevin Henkes

A little girl wearing a brown straw hat imagines the perfect garden with huge purple flowers, sunflowers, birds, butterflies, and bees on the book cover of "My Garden" by Kevin Henkes, a book included on the booklist of children books on plants. — My Garden by Kevin Henkes

I adore the little girl’s imagination in “My Garden.” She loves helping her mom work in the garden, but if she had a garden, her garden would be just a little bit different, with chocolate bunnies and blooming seashells.

More Garden Books {HERE}

G is for Gorilla.

11. Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann

A black, mischievous monkey sneaks the keys out of the zoo security man's back pocket. — Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann

The mischievous gorilla lets out all the animals in the zoo, and they follow the zoo keeper home. The simple story is so much fun to read. The artwork is sure to bring some giggles.

12. Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Gorilla by Jennifer Bove

A baby gorilla rides its mama's back through the jungle on the nonfiction children's book series "Ranger Rick: i Wish I Was a Gorilla," a book featured on the best Letter G books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Gorilla by Jennifer Bove

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

13. The One and Only Ivan: Draw Me a Story by Beth Ferry

The silverback gorilla named Ivan shares his crayons with the gray elephant named Ruby on the Disney book cover of "The one and Only Ivan, Ivan Draw Me a Story," a book on the best February picture books for kids booklist. — The One and Only Ivan: Draw Me a Story by Beth Ferry

“Silver for the Silverback.” Ivan is a silverback gorilla who lives in a shopping mall. He loves to draw with the crayons gifted to him by a human friend. Ivan shares his creativity with his friends. I believe this is based on Katherine Applegate’s story of Ivan (based on real-life events) which is now owned by Disney.

G is for Go.

14. Go Dog Go by P. D. Eastman

A brown dog wearing an orange hat and a green scarf races a yellow car across the beloved children's book cover "Go, Dog, Go! by PD Eastman, a book featured on the best letter g books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Go Dog Go by P. D. Eastman

This is a silly, repetitive story featuring busy dogs on the go.

G is for Give.

15. When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree by Jamie Deenihan

A grandma and her granddaughter hold each other in a warm hug with colorful balloons behind them and a large lemon tree in front of them. — When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree by Jamie Deenihan

A young girl is upset that her grandma gives her a lemon tree for her birthday. The narrator instructs the little girl on behavior when receiving an unwanted present. She follows the instructions carefully and discovers the lemon tree is exactly what she needs.

16. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

A young boy reaches up to catch a red apple from the big green tree on the famous and beloved picture book "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein, a book on the best letter G books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

This story is filled with emotions of happiness, sadness, loneliness, and contentment. Every day, the boy would come to eat the tree’s apples and climb her branches. As the boy grew older, he wanted to be happy and continued to take from the tree until the tree had no more to give.

G is for Grasshopper.

17. Are You a Grasshopper? by Judy Allen

A large green grasshopper rests on a twig on the nonfiction children's book "Are you a grasshopper?" by Judy Allen, a book on the best letter G books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Are You a Grasshopper? by Judy Allen

This nature picture book is a fun way to teach young children about grasshoppers.

G is for Grapes.

18. The Sour Grape by Jory John and Pete Oswald

A grumpy, green grape crosses his arms in a city park on the book cover of "The Sour Grape" by Jory John, a book on the Best September Picture Books for Kids booklist. — The Sour Grape by Jory John and Pete Oswald

This is a great story about a grudge-holding Sour Grape who realizes just how unfair holding grudges can be and learns about forgiveness and compassion. This is the sixth book in The Food Group series by Jory John and Pete Oswald.

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