23 Best Letter B Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

Best Letter B Books for preschool and kindergarten to teach the Alphabet through stories arranged in columns with decorative fun chalkboard with abc letters, bee and bubble letter B.

Letter B 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 B 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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23 Best Letter B Books for Preschool and Kindergarten: Teaching the Alphabet through Stories

B is for Berry.

1. Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

A little boy eats ripe blueberries as he picks them with his mother on the book cover of "Blueberries for Sal," an old childrens book. — Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

Sal goes to pick blueberries with her mother. When Sal wanders off, a little mix-up happens between a mama bear and a baby bear.

2. Jamberry by Bruce Degen

A bear and a little boy wearing orange pants both joyfully celebrate over gathering baskets of blueberries on the cover of the book "Jamberry." — Jamberry by Bruce Degen

This book is filled with rhyme and rhythm as these two berry-loving friends embark on an adventure of berry-seeking.

B is for Bear.

3. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen

A family of three children and a dad are walking through a grassy meadow on an outdoor adventure. — We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen

The whole family goes on a bear hunt in the great outdoors. They traverse over various terrains and into a cave where they find a big shiny nose.

4. The Three Bears by Paul Galdone

An image of three brown bears walk across the book cover of the retelling of the classic folktale by Paul Galdone. — The Three Bears by Paul Galdone

This is a retelling of the classic folktale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” As the story of old, a young girl sneaks into the bear’s residence while they are out for a stroll.

5. A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker

Grumpy bear stares over gray mouse in bed in the middle of the nap on the book cover "A Bedtime for Bear" by Bonny Becker, a book on the Best June Pictures Books for Kids booklist. — A Bedtime for Bear by Bonny Becker

Mouse is excited about a sleepover at Bear’s house, but Bear is very particular about absolute quietness when he is going to sleep. Mouse is finding it very difficult to be quiet. This fun book is sure to have your young readers giggling.

6. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.

A big happy brown bear stands with his head tilted to the side on the book cover of "Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See?" one of the board books for six month old babies. — Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.

The classic book contains colorful illustrations with high contrast. High contrast is essential for the visual development of babies. And, the repetitive words make it easy for them to follow along.

7. Adventures of Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little bear kiss rooster on the book cover of "Adventures of Little Bear," a book on the best May picture books for kids booklist. — Adventures of Little Bear by Else Holmelund Minarik

This children’s treasury is a charming combination of short stories about Little Bear, a young and curious bear cub. These stories are perfect for little ones at bedtime.

8. Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

A brown bear snores on in his warm cave while woodland creatures gather around him for warmth on the book cover of "Bear Snores On," a book about snow for toddlers and kids. — Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

Meet Bear! Oh, how we love the bear books. All snug in his cave, the bear snores on as many woodland creatures enter his home and escape the cold.

B is for Bunny.

9. Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown

Two white bunnies, a mom and a baby bunny, stand in the tall grass on a clear sunny day on the book cover of "The Runaway Bunny." — Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown

The steadfast love and devotion of a mother are on display in this good book. A baby bunny imaginatively runs away from his mother. This book is a great way to reassure your little one that you will always be there for them no matter what.

10. I Am a Bunny by Richard Scarry

A little bunny named Nicholas escapes the rain by hugging a red toadstool on the classic board book "I am a Bunny" by Richard Scarry, a book featured on the best board books for one year old booklist. — I Am a Bunny by Richard Scarry

This classic board book has been in print for over 50 years. The simple text follows a bunny through the seasons. The story is gentle with sweet illustrations, a perfect fit on the booklist Best Board Books for One Year Old.

B is for Bird.

11. How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward

A woodpecker, an owl, and two other birds find a home in a tall tree. — How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward

This book is an introduction to bird watching and fun facts about different birds. This book beautifully illustrates where to look for birds, how to observe birds, and how to listen for birds. The pages are filled with various types of birds and provide a great read for kids of all ages.

12. Bird Watch by Christie Matheson

Various type of birds gather in the branches of a willow tree near a lake on the children's book cover "Bird Watch" by Christie Matheson, a book on the Best Spring Read Aloud Books for Kindergarten Booklist. — Bird Watch by Christie Matheson

This charming book serves as a nature-themed counting book, where young readers count backward to find hidden birds within the beautifully illustrated images. Each page offers something fresh for young learners to explore, inspiring them to embark on treasure hunts during their next outdoor adventures.

B is for Baby.

13. Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke

An African mama smiles and holds her baby near hear on the brightly illustrated children's book "Baby goes to Market." — Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke

This vibrant story is the perfect counting book for little readers. Baby takes a bite and stores all his yummy gifts in Mom’s basket. I had to include this book on this list because it’s one of my girls’ favorite books.

14. B is for Baby by Atinuke

A sweet African-American baby girl dressed in bright colors sits on the book cover of "B is for Baby" by Atinuke, a book on the Best July Picture books for kids booklist. — B is for Baby by Atinuke

Baby causes a bit of mischief hiding in a basket of bananas all the way to Baba’s bungalow on the back of brother’s bike. This fun book is a great way to work on the letter B with little ones.

B is for Bee.

15. The Bee Tree by Patricia Polacco

An older man and a young girl collect bees in a jar on a bright sunny day near a blue blooming bush on the book cover "The Bee Tree" by Patricia Polacco, a book on the Best August Picture Books for Kids booklist. — The Bee Tree by Patricia Polacco

This picture book by Patricia Polacco is about a little girl bored of reading and in need of an adventure and life lesson. Grandpa and Mary Ellen go on a hunt for a bee tree. The adventure is exciting, and Mary Ellen makes a sweet discovery!

16. Bee: A Peek Through Board Book by Britta Teckentrup

A favorite bee book with peek-through picture book format with a beautiful flowers and a bee illustration on the book cover, a book featured on the best letter b books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Bee: A Peek Through Board Book by Britta Teckentrup

This fun nature board book features a peek-through format to observe a little bee. The bright and colorful illustrations follow a buzzing bee from pollinating flowers to buzzing around the meadow.

17. The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall

Warm beautiful illustrations of a honeybee and golden field of blooming flowers covers the children's spring book "The Honeybee," a book on the Spring read aloud books for kindergarten booklist.

This is a delightful picture book about honey bees with beautiful and vibrant illustrations written in a sing-song verse that captures the enchanting dance of the honeybees.

18. Bee Dance by Rick Chrustowski

Bees fill honeycombs with honey on the children's nonfiction picture book about bees "Bee Dance" by Rick Chrustowski, a book on the Best Letter B Books for Preschool and Kindergarten booklist. — Bee Dance by Rick Chrustowski

This picture book offers an engaging way to discover the intricate honeybee dance. Through its informative narrative, the book follows a honeybee on its quest for nectar, showcasing how it returns to the hive to dance and communicate the nectar’s location to other bees.

19. Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming

A honeybee rests on a large purple purple on the children's nonfiction picture book "Honeybee: the busy life of apis mellifera" by Candace Fleming, a book on the best letter B books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming

This nonfiction picture book on honeybees is a personal favorite of mine. It beautifully guides young readers through the entire life cycle of a honeybee, accompanied by captivating and detailed illustrations.

B is for Bug.

20. Hello World! Backyard Bugs by Jill McDonald

A favorite colorful board book about bugs called "Hello World! Backyard Bugs" by Jill McDonald with various bugs on a big green leaf, a book on the best letter B Books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Hello World! Backyard Bugs by Jill McDonald

The board book series “Hello World” aims to educate young children on many topics. This fun book features vibrant illustrations and simple text, it’s ideal for inspiring little ones to go bug hunting in their backyard.

21. Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

A colorful array of bugs in a grassy meadow on the children's nonfiction book of "Some Bugs," a book on the Best Letter B Books for Preschool and Kindergarten Booklist. — Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi

This charming picture book is brimming with vibrant illustrations showcasing captivating bugs and easy rhyming text, aiming to inspire young readers to explore for bugs in their own backyards.

22. The Big Book of Bugs by Yuval Zommer

Various colorful bugs arranged on the book cover of children's nonfiction picture book "The Big Book of Bugs" by Yuval Zommer, a book on the Best Letter B Books for Preschool and Kindergarten Booklist. — The Big Book of Bugs by Yuval Zommer

This captivating nonfiction picture book showcases exquisite illustrations and addresses various inquiries about fascinating insects. Children will delight in the artwork and acquire knowledge about numerous bugs. For early learners (Pre-K & K), it is advisable to explore the book in child-led segments rather than reading it cover to cover.

B is for Butterfly.

23. . A Butterfly is Patient by Dianna Hutts Aston

Beautiful watercolor images of bold and colorful butterflies, caterpillars, and plants cover the front of a children's nature book called "A Butterfly is Patient," a book featured on the spring read aloud books for kindergarten booklist./ — A Butterfly is Patient by Dianna Hutts Aston

This educational picture book showcases stunning illustrations of butterflies, ranging from iridescent blue swallowtails to vibrant orange monarchs. It offers a delightful visual journey while introducing readers to the fascinating world of butterflies. CONTENT WARNING: Reference to millions of years.

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