24 Best Letter C Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

Best Letter C Books for preschool and kindergarten to teach the Alphabet through stories arranged in columns with decorative fun box of crayons, caterpillar, and bubble letter C.

Letter C 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 C 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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Letter C is for camping, cows, cats, cactus, courage, cookies, carrots, caterpillars, caps, crackers, cooking, candles, crayons, clouds, climbing, and cars 🙂

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24 Best Letter C Books for Preschool and Kindergarten: Teaching the Alphabet Through Stories

C is for Corduroy.

1. Corduroy by Don Freeman

A little brown stuffed bear wearing green corduroy overalls reaches down for his lost button a soft mattress on the red cover of the book "Corduroy." — Corduroy by Don Freeman

A little girl named Lisa falls in love with this cozy teddy bear dressed in green overalls. Corduroy notices he is missing a button and hunts for his button so that he looks his best when Lisa returns to the department store. His desire for a home is strong, and Lisa gives him a home and friendship.

C is for Carrots.

2. Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson

A silly gray and white carrot examines a large carrot close to his face as he lays on a giant pile of carrots on the book cover of "Too many carrots." — Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson

This little rabbit has too many carrots which overflow his house. His friends offer him help, but his greed ruins their homes. Rabbit learns his lesson and shares his carrots.

3. The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss

A little boy drops a carrot seed into a hole in the ground on the book cover of "The Carrot Seed," a book on the booklist of children's books about perseverance. — The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss

In the face of skepticism, a young boy plants a carrot seed, waters it, and cultivates it into the biggest carrot in many neighboring counties. This simple story focuses on a little boy’s determination and patience.

C is for Caterpillar.

4. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

The very hungry caterpillar crawls across the white cover of one of the books for six month old babies book list. — The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

This classic picture book is a must for a child’s home library. I cannot say enough great things about this beautiful book. The very hungry caterpillar has its fill of many different foods throughout the week. With a tummy ache, he munches on a green leaf before being a part of one of the most miraculous marvels of nature.

C is for Caps.

5. Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina

a man in a tree holding a black and white patterned hat in his hands with two monkeys peeping out at the bottom of the tree looking at a stack of hats — Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina

Can the peddler outwit these silly hat-loving monkeys? This is a humorous story of a peddler and some mischievous monkeys. Caps for Sale is a great option for early readers because of the repetition and simple plot.

C is for Camping.

6. A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen

A man and his dog in a white and teal camper rolling down a hill on the cover of "A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee" an outdoor book for kids. — A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen

Mr. Magee takes his dog, Dee, on a camping trip but they get into trouble with a marshmallow-loving bear. This is one of our favorite books from Chris Van Dusen. I love the simple rhyme and colorful illustrations.

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7. Hello World! Let’s Go Camping by Jill McDonald (ages 1-3)

A young girl wearing a red backpack explores the campsite while her brother plays in the red tent on the children's nonfiction board book "Hello World! Let's Go Camping" by Jill McDonald, a book on the best letter c books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Hello World! Let’s Go Camping by Jill McDonald

This is a simple and fun board book about camping, introducing toddlers and preschoolers to the adventure of camping from the gear to campground etiquette.

C is for Cactus.

8. Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich

A grumpy cactus hits in a window sill on the book cover of "Nobody Hugs a Cactus," a book on the Valentine books for preschool booklist. — Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich

Hank, the grumpiest and prickliest cactus in the desert. Despite his love for peace and isolation, a simple comment, “Nobody hugs a cactus,” sparks an unfamiliar feeling in Hank. Slowly but surely, a seed of desire to have a friend takes root in his prickly little heart. Hank is reminiscent of the stereotypical old man yelling at kids to get off his lawn who needs a friend. The beautiful illustrations convey the story and emotion clearly.

C is for Courage.

9. The Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told Around the World by Leah Henderson

A little hummingbird drops a beak full of water onto the flames engulfing the forest while animals watch behind on the book cover of "The courage of the little hummingbird: a tale told around the world," a book on the Best March Picture Books for Kids. — The Courage of the Little Hummingbird: A Tale Told Around the World by Leah Henderson

This is a retelling of the animal fable about the courage of the Little Hummingbird. In the face of a devastating fire that engulfs the Great Forest, the Little Hummingbird motivates the animal community to unite and save their homes.

“Ready to do all they could to save their forest home. Together.”

C is for Cookie.

10. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff

A tiny mouse wearing blue overalls is holding a chocolate cookie after finishing his coloring sheet with cookies and a red text that reads "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie." — If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff

I can completely relate to this book. Be prepared if you give a mouse a cookie, it will lead to many, many more activities and tasks. Mouse always seems to have a great time.

C is for Cat.

11. Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag

Painted yellow and red, a person walks over the hills with many cats on the book cover of "Millions of Cats," an old childrens book. — Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag

An elderly couple desires to have a cat, but in their search, they bring “hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats.”

C is for Cow.

12. Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin

Three spotted cows typing on a typewriter with a duck and chicken watching. The typewriter is resting on the ground on some hay. — Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin

I would be demanding an electric blanket too. The cows found an old typewriter in the barn and began making demands. We love the Click Clack Moo series!

C is for Chicken.

13. Catch that Chicken by Atinuke

A little African girl holds her chicken near her heart on the Atinuke's "Catch that Chicken," a children's picture book on the Best June Picture Books for Kids booklist. — Catch that Chicken by Atinuke

This sweet story is about Lami, the best chicken catcher in the village. Lami is fast, but one day, she falls out of the great baobab tree while chasing a chicken. With an ankle puffed up like an angry lizard, Lami learns a new way to catch chickens with the help of Nana Nadia.

14. 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.

C is for Cloud.

15. The Cloud Book by Tomie dePaola

A man in a red suit and black top hat is holding a telescope and standing by three white, fluffy creatures. — The Cloud Book by Tomie dePaola

This is an educational book about clouds including an introduction to the types of clouds and some myths and legends about clouds. This might interest more older kids and older readers. But I love teaching my kids to cloud watch and let the shapes of clouds spark their imagination.

16. Little Cloud by Eric Carle

A little fluffy white cloud with a smile floats in a bright blue sky on the book cover of "Little Cloud" by Eric Carle, a book on the best books about rain for kids booklist. — Little Cloud by Eric Carle

The beloved author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle tells a story of a fluffy little cloud that trails behind the others. The Little Cloud loves to change into fun shapes and eventually joins the others to produce a rainstorm.

C is for Cloak.

17. Charlie Needs A Cloak by Tomie dePaola

Charlie, a shepherd wearing a red cloak and holding a shepherd's staff watches his flock of sheep on the book cover of "Charlie needs a cloak" by Tomie dePaola. — Charlie Needs A Cloak by Tomie dePaola

A shepherd named Charlie needs a new cloak. Venture with him through every step of the process to create a beautiful red cloak in this classic tale. From shearing his sheep to carding and spinning the wool, weaving and dyeing the cloth, and sewing it all together, Tomie dePaola’s simple text and illustrations are sure to captivate readers of all ages.

C is for Crayon.

18. The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons by Natascha Biebow

The inventor of crayons happy holds up various colors of crayons with excited teachers and children surrounding him on the bright and vibrant illustrated book cover "The Crayon Man," a book on the Best August Picture Books for Kids booklist. — The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons by Natascha Biebow

This picture book biography tells the story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of the Crayola crayon. Edwin loved the colors of nature and wanted to design magical boxes of crayons that would be accessible to children. This is a great book for readers of all ages and everyone will love the vibrant illustrations. We LOVE this story!

19. Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

Harold, a young boy wearing a blue suit and carrying a purple crayon, scribbles on the book cover of "Harold and the Purple Crayon," an old childrens book. — Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

One night Harold and his trusty crayon draw adventures of sea, land, and woods, returning to his safe in his bed with the moon shining through his bedroom window. This book is a great way to spark a child’s imagination.

C is for Car.

20. If I Built A Car by Chris Van Dusen

A young boy shows his dream car to his parents and dog on the children's picture book "If I Built a Car" by Chris Van Dusen, a book on the best letter C books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — If I Built A Car by Chris Van Dusen

In this delightful picture book, Young Jack unveils his whimsical car decked out with a snack bar, a pool, and a robot chauffeur. This engaging book is bound to spark the imagination, with its rhythmic and fun text complemented by vibrant illustrations.

21. Vroom! by Barbara McClintock

A little girl races her car down a dusty road on the children's picture book cover "Vroom!" by Barbara McClintock, a book on the best letter C books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Vroom! by Barbara McClintock

Annie steers her race car from her bedroom window on a make-believe adventure up a mountain, through a dry desert, and along bustling streets. Eventually, she discovers a familiar street that guides her back home. This book features simple text and delightful illustrations.

C is for Construction.

22. Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker

A yellow construction truck smiles at the moon on the construction site on the front of the beloved board book "Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site," a book on the best board books for one year old booklist. — Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker

This is a fun board book for all the little construction site adorers. The sun is setting and all the hardworking construction trucks are getting ready to goodnight.

23. Alphabet Under Construction by Denise Fleming

A mouse carries a wooden toolbox filled with tools on the children's picture book "Alphabet Under Construction" by Denise Fleming, a book on the best letter C books for preschool and kindergarten booklist. — Alphabet Under Construction by Denise Fleming

In this alphabet book, Mouse works hard on each letter of the alphabet from airbrushing A to zipping Z. This is a great way to review the alphabet with young children.

24. Hello World! Construction Site by Jill McDonald (ages 1-3)

A simple board book cover with construction trucks at a construction si. A book featured on the Best Letter C Books for Preschool and Kindergarten booklist. — Hello World! Construction Site by Jill McDonald

This nonfiction board book is ideal for young children who are fascinated by construction trucks. It includes age-appropriate facts about the construction site with colorful illustrations.

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