19 Best Letter P Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

Best Letter P books for preschool and kindergarten books arranged in columns featuring books about penguins, pigs, pancakes, parties, painting, pie, ponds and more.

Best Letter P Books for Preschool and 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 P 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 with after story time.

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19 Best Letter P Books for Preschool and Kindergarten: Teaching the Alphabet Through Stories

P is for Pigs.

1. The Three Pigs by Paul Galdone

A picture of three little pigs, holding flowers, beets, and apples hangs on a bright yellow wall on the classic fairy tale "The three little pigs" by Paul Galdone, a book on January picture books for kids booklist. — The Three Pigs by Paul Galdone

I adore the classic retellings of the folktales by Paul Galdone. I have included many of his books on my monthly picture booklist for kids. This book is filled with charming illustrations. But please note the story is not a watered down classic.

2. A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo

A smiling baby pig sitting in a red and wooden dining chair in a black and white checkered kitchen on the children's book cover "A piglet named Mercy" by Kate Dicamillo, a book on the Best June Pictures books for kids booklist. — A Piglet Named Mercy by Kate DiCamillo

This sweet book is about a tiny piglet that finds her way to the Watson’s front door and mixes up their ordinary life on Deckawoo Drive!

3. If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff

A happy little pig dressed in a dress dances around colorful balloons on the children's book cover "If you give a pig a party," a book on the best birthday books for kids booklist. — If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff

Are you a fan of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie? This sweet tale is very similar, to giving Pig balloons to her putting on her favorite dress, and inviting her friends to her party. It’s a delightful read for little ones with bright and bold illustrations.

P is for Pancakes.

4. Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle

A hot cast iron skillet with a large smiling fluffy pancakes bakes over an open flame on the classic children's book "Pancakes, Pancakes!" A book on the January picture books for kids booklist. — Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle

Do not read this book if you do not want to make pancakes in the morning. Jack wakes up hungry for a big pancake, but first, he must collect all the ingredients for his mother.

5. If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff

Pig holds a plate of pancakes in the kitchen on the beloved children's book "If You Give a Pig a Pancake" by Laura Numeroff, a book featured on the best letter P books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff

This delightful tale features Pig from the beloved series “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” It begins with, “If you give a pig a pancake, she’ll want some syrup to go with it…” Naturally, be ready to whip up some pancakes after enjoying this picture book.

P is for pumpkins.

6. Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper

A gray cat, a white duck, and a brown squirrel gather around to taste their steaming pumpkin soup on the book cover of "Pumpkin Soup" by Helen Cooper, a book on the Fall books for kids booklist. — Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper

Cat, Squirrel, and Duck live in harmony in their white cabin in the woods until Duck decides to stir the pumpkin soup, breaking tradition. In a rumble, Duck leaves their home. After his friends settle down, they become concerned and realize their actions were wrong. Content warning: There is an image of a witch as the animals picture scaring things they could find in the woods.

7. Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White

A lady stands concerned in a large pumpkin patch on the children's picture book "Too Many Pumpkins" by Linda White, a book featured on the best fall books for kids booklist. — Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White

This charming tale revolves around a woman who harbors a strong dislike for pumpkins due to her childhood experiences of her family’s hardships and reliance on pumpkin-based everything. She vowed to never look at a pumpkin again until a pumpkin fell off a passing truck into her yard. Despite hastily burying it to avoid even looking at it, the pumpkin thrives and now she has TOO MANY PUMPKINS. The rest of the heartwarming tale culminates in a beautiful tradition that brings the community together.

8. Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington

A young boy sits on a large orange pumpkin in a pumpkin patch with two white geese on the book cover of "Pumpkin, Pumpkin." — Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington

This picture book is very simple. Jamie, a young boy, watches his pumpkin grow, carves a face in the pumpkin, and saves six seeds for planting in the spring.

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P is for Paint.

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

P is for Princess.

10. The Princess and the Pea by Rachel Isadora

A princess sits on top of many colorful mastresses with palm leaves above her head on the beloved children's book "The Princess and the Pea" by Rachel Isadora, a book on the Best October Picture Books for Kids Booklist. — The Princess and the Pea by Rachel Isadora

This book is a classic retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. A young prince sets out to find a princess to marry. One night, there is a storm, and a young princess wet in the rain is brought and tested. She sleeps on 20 mattresses and 20 feather beds with a pean underneath them. When the princess awakes, she is black and blue and unrested. They knew she was the real princess because she was delicate and sensitive enough to feel a pea through all the mattresses.

P is for Polar Bears.

11. I Wish I Was a Polar Bear by Jennifer Bove

A baby polar bear plays in the snow on the nonfiction picture book reader "Ranger Rick: I Wish I Was a Polar Bear," by Jennifer Bove, a book on the best Letter P books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — I Wish I Was a Polar Bear by Jennifer Bove

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

P is for Penguin.

12. Flora and the Penguin by Molly Idle

Flora, a little girl with a yellow knit hat and ice skates, glides across the ice gracefully holding hands with a penguin on the wordless picture book "Flora and the Penguin" by Molly Idle, a book featured on the best letter P books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Flora and the Penguin by Molly Idle

In this wordless picture book, Flora forms an expected friendship with a penguin through the joy of dancing. It features interactive flaps that unveil their graceful dance moves along the ice. If you enjoyed this book, check out Flora and the Peacocks.

P is for pencil.

13. When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick

An animated number 2 pencil and pink eraser converse on the children's picture book "When Pencil Met Eraser," a book featured on the best P books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — When Pencil Met Eraser by Karen Kilpatrick

This is a fun story about different views on creativity. Pencil draws intricate drawings with lots of shading and depth but Eraser erases to add a new perspective or help out with a mistake.

P is for Pie.

14. How to Make a Cherry Pie and See the U.S.A. by Marjorie Priceman

A little girl and her dog sail on a ship down the Mississippi River on the children's picture book "How to Make a Cherry Pie and See the USA" by Marjorie Priceman, a book featured on the best letter P books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — How to Make a Cherry Pie and See the U.S.A. by Marjorie Priceman

This is a playful companion to How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World. The recipe calls for a bowl, a pie pan, a rolling pin, a measuring cup, a pastry slab, a set of spoons, and some pot holders. Journey across the USA by various forms of transportation collecting materials to make a cherry pie.

P is for Pretzel.

15. Walter the Baker by Eric Carle

Walter, a baker, holds a large wooden spatula looking concerned with a basket of rising dough and a black cat rubbing at his knee on the book cover of the beloved Eric Carle picture book for kids. — Walter the Baker by Eric Carle

One day, Walter the Baker makes rolls for the Duke and Duchess that taste unacceptable. In a rage, the Duke orders Walter to make him a roll through which the rising sun can shine three times. Does Walter develop a good-tasting roll? This one had us baking bread the next day.

P is for Pizza.

16. Pete’s a Pizza by William Steig

Pete smiles on the front of William Steig's book "Pete's Pizza." a book on the Best June picture books for kids booklist. — Pete’s a Pizza by William Steig

Pete’s father cheers him up by making a pizza, but this is no ordinary pizza. This pizza laughs when it’s kneaded.

P is for Pond.

17. Pond by Jim LaMarche

A little pond holding a stick stares at all the creatures in the pond on Jim LaMarche's book "Pond," a book on the Best June Picture Books for kids booklist.

A group of kids spend their summer creating a beautiful pond from a little stream. The beautiful illustrations show the pond through the whole year of seasons. Each season has a different type of play. This is a perfect read for summertime and to bring some play inspiration to children.

18. Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner

A mom and her son in a wooden canoe are rowing across a deep blue pond and admiring the pond. — Over and Under the Pond by Kate Messner

In this beautiful book, the reader discovers the hidden wonder under the pond with tiny darting minnows, growing tadpoles, and diving beavers. This series by Kate Messner is worth exploring.

19. Beyond the Pond by Joseph Kuefler

A little boy and his dog start down into the pond with shadows of fish, squid and shark swimming in the hidden world on the children's picture book "Beyond the Pond" by Joseph Kuefler, a book featured on the best letter P books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Beyond the Pond by Joseph Kuefler

In this exciting tale, Ernest D. discovers that his ordinary pond is quite extraordinary. Accompanied by his loyal dog, Ernest dives into the pond, finding squid, fish, sharks, and even a magical land.

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