21 Best Letter W Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

Best Letter W books for preschool and kindergarten arranged in columns featuring picture books about weather, whales, wind, wonder, worms, and walking with a bubble letter W and watercolor image of a blue whale.

Best Letter W 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 W 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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21 Best Letter W Books for Preschool and Kindergarten: Teaching the Alphabet Through Stories

W is for Whales and Waves

1. The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson

A large humpback whale carries a tiny snail on the tip of his tail across the sea to a tropical island with tropical birds flying in the bright blue sky on the book cover of "The Snail and The Whale" by Julia Donaldson, a book about compassion for kids. — The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson

A snail with an itchy foot and a longing to travel slithers aboard a large humpback whale’s tail and travels the sea. Their journey involves an opportunity for the tiny snail to perform a heroic act and move a community to a compassionate act. Young readers will love the rhythmic text.

2. Over and Under the Waves by Kate Messner

A large blue whale swims during the surface as three red kayaks paddle near by on the book cover of "Over and Under the Waves" by Kate Messner, a book on the ocean books for kids booklist. — Over and Under the Waves by Kate Messner

We love the Over and Under series. This wonderful book explores the rich ecosystem of the brilliant deep from kelp forests, whales, seals, luminous jellies, and many other fascinating creatures. Rather than just being a factual book, the book tells the story of a family’s kayaking trip.

More Ocean Picture Books {HERE}

W is for Whistle

3. Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats

Peter, an African American young boy bends over to whistle for his black dog named Willie on the book cover of "Whistle for Willie," a book on the booklist of children's books about perseverance. — Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats

Peter, the main character wants to whistle so his dog, Willie, will respond. He tries all day while doing the activities of an imaginative little boy in the city. At the day’s end, determined Peter gets it. Young children will love the bold, warm colors and the simple text.

4. Mama Seeton’s Whistle by Jerry Spinelli

Mama Seeton whistles out with her children hugging her dearly on the beloved children's book "Mama Seeton's Whistle" by Jerry Spinelli, a book on the best May picture books for kids. — Mama Seeton’s Whistle by Jerry Spinelli

This is a sweet and heartwarming story of a simple family and a mama with a two-note whistle to call her children for dinner. Her children come running home for hugs, kisses, and chocolate cake. The illustrations remind me of the Norman Rockwell calendar that used to hang near my granny’s fridge.

W is for Wonder.

5. A World Wonder by Laura Wifler

A little read headed girl dreams while staring at a big house on a grassy mountain on the children's picture book "A World Wonder" by Laura Wifler, a book on the Best Birthday Books for Kids booklist. — A World Wonder by Laura Wifler

This sweet book is about a young girl named Cora who dreams of designing world wonders. When Cora is older, she returns to her hometown to transfer a house on top of a hill into a true world wonder. She learns life isn’t just about achievements but about giving generously and loving others well.

6. What a Wonderful World Illustrated by Tim Hopgood

A bright illustration of a young child floating in a hot air balloon in a bright blue sky with birds, butterflies, and music notes on the children's picture book "What a Wonderful World" illustrated by Tim Hopgood, a book featured on the best letter W books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — What a Wonderful World Illustrated by Tim Hopgood

The classic song “What a Wonderful World,” made famous by Louis Armstrong, is vividly brought to life through vibrant and colorful illustrations.

7. Walking in a Winter Wonderland (song by Peggy Lee) Illustrated by Tim Hopgood

Kids bundled in warm winter clothes run in the snowy woods filled with woodland creatures on the book cover of "Walking in a Winter Wonderland," a book about snow for toddlers. — Walking in a Winter Wonderland (song by Peggy Lee) Illustrated by Tim Hopgood

The adorable illustrations of this picture book is caught my eye. My little girls love reading and signing the lyrics to the classic holiday song “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” while following along the book’s snowy pages.

W is for Walk.

8. Wombat walkabout by Carol Diggory Shields

Three wombats walking on the beloved children's book "Wombat Walkabout" illustrated by Sophie Blackall, a book on the best may picture books for kids booklist. — Wombat walkabout by Carol Diggory Shields

Sophie Blackall’s illustrations always draw me in, and this one is no exception. This humorous picture book is a fun counting poem about six brave little wombats on a walkabout in the Australian outback. A hungry dingo lingers near!

9. Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer

A girl and a boy are running across rocky terrain in the setting sun. A boy steers a raft on a river. His raft carries him and many river animals. — Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer

A sister and brother take a walk, asking some thought-provoking questions. The book is filled with unique and colorful illustrations.

10. I Went Walking by Sue Williams

A young child stares happily at a green duck on the classic children's picture book "I went Walking" by Sue Williams, a fun book featured on the best letter W books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — I Went Walking by Sue Williams

This simple book nods to the classic book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin Jr. Instead of a classroom, the story unfolds as a young child goes for a walk followed by animal friends.

11. Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins

Rosie' a red hen walks out of her yellow coop while a fox sneaks behind her on the cover of the children's picture book "Rosie's Walk"by Pat Hutchins, a book on the best letter c books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins

This is a timeless picture book featuring Rosie, the hen who takes a stroll with a fox following close behind her. Fortunately, the fox is unsuccessful in each attempt to capture her. Don’t miss the sequel – Where, Oh, Where is Rosie’s Chick.

12. Fall Walk by Virginia Brimhall Snow

A little boy falls back into a pile of leaves on the children's book cover of "Fall Walk." — Fall Walk by Virginia Brimhall Snow

This is such a great book to help children identify 24 different kinds of leaves by their shape and autumn color. The back of the book includes a spread for kids to practice matching the leaf with the tree. At the end of the book, there is an interactive section for kids to match leaves with their respective trees and instructions for pressing leaves. If you enjoy this one, check out her book Summer Walk to learn about 26 different bugs.

W is for Wings

13. Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert

Butterflies land on bright pink, orange, and red flowers on the children's classic book cover "Waiting for Wings" by Lois Ehlert, a board book featured on the best Letter W books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert

This brightly colored picture book features rhyming text that narrates the life cycle of a butterfly from a tiny egg to a hungry caterpillar and its transformation into a beautiful butterfly.

14. Wings by Cheryl B. Klein

Little pink birds in a nest in a tree flap their wings on the children's picture book cover "Wings" by Cheryl Klein, a picture book featured on the best letter W books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Wings by Cheryl B. Klein

This colorful picture book features a string of rhyming words (wings, clings, flings, stings) as a baby bird takes her first flight from the next.

W is for Wild

15. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

A wild thing sits sadly at the edge of the sea while the boy sails off in a red and yellow sailboat. — Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Max, the wild child, misbehaves and is sent to his room. Immediately, his imagination takes off, and he becomes King of the Wild Things. This is a classic children’s book.

16. Annie and the Wild Animals by Jan Brett

A little girl named Annie stands in the snow staring at a heard of wild forest animals on the beloved and classic children's title "Annie and the wild animals" by Jan Brett, a beloved book on the best letter A books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Annie and the Wild Animals by Jan Brett

This classic picture book by Jan Brett is about a sweet young girl named Annie searching for a new pet after her cat disappeared. She places corn cakes at the forest’s edge and many wild animals enjoy the treats. But none of the wild animals are soft like her cat. Annie notices the signs of spring and her sweet cat coming up the path, excited to show Annie her three kittens.

W is for watermelon

17. The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli

A green alligator takes a big bite out of a slice of watermelon on the cover of a book listed on the April Fool Books for kids. — The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli

This wildly imaginative Crocodile has a big fear of swallowing a watermelon seed.

W is for Weather

18. Worm Weather by Jean Taft

A little girl and a little boy run through the grass on a stormy day with leaves falling down and worms crawling underground on the children's book cover "Worm Weather," a book on the best books about rain for kids booklist. — Worm Weather by Jean Taft

This simple book features short rhyming phrases ideal for young children. The straightforward text invites kids to participate in rainy-day activities such as splashing in puddles and observing thunder, lightning, raindrops, sunshine, rainbows, and worms.

“Drip, Drop, skip and hop. Splish, splash, sidewalk dash! It’s worm weather!”

19. Look Inside Wild Weather by Emily Bone (Usborne)

Bright blue illustrations of tornadoes, lightening, and big waves cover the picture book "Look Inside Wild Weather" by Emily Bone, an Usborne book featured on the best letter W books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Look Inside Wild Weather by Emily Bone

This nonfiction picture book features interactive flaps that explore extreme weather events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, heat waves, and wildfires.

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W is for Worm

20. Curious About Worms by Kate Waters

Creepy crawling worms in the dirt are arranged on the nonfiction book "Curious about Worms" by Kate Waters, a nonfiction picture book featured on the best letter W books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Curious About Worms by Kate Waters

This nonfiction picture book about worms is filled with interesting pictures and colorful photographs of all types of worms in the earth and in the sea.

W is for Wind.

21. The Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins

People from the village chase their items as the wind tosses kites, balloons, hats, and umbrellas up in the air on the classic children's book "The Wind Blew" by Pat Hutchins, a book featured on the best letter W books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — The Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins

This delightful rhyming story tells of the playful mischief of the wind!

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