Let’s read books that start with the letter P! Part of a good Letter P lesson plan will include reading. A Letter P Book List is an essential part of your preschool curriculum whether that is in the classroom or at home. In learning the letter P, your child will master letter P recognition which can be accelerated through reading books with the letter P.
PRESCHOOL LETTER BOOKS FOR THE LETTER P
There are so many fun letter books for preschool age kids. They tell the letter P story with bright illustrations and compelling plot lines. These books work great for letter of the day reading, book week ideas for preschool, letter recognition practice or just sitting down and reading!
While these books are great for preschoolers, you can use them for toddlers, and even kids in grade school. These books will not only teach kids consonants and vowels, but letter sounds, pronunciation, and other language skills.
LEARNING THE LETTER P WITH BOOKS
These letter P books are not only fun, but a great way to reinforce the letter P lesson plan that you are teaching. Not to mention, reading is also a great way to help with reading comprehension and will help your child’s vocabulary, in this case with the letter P words. There are 10 books that start with the letter P to choose from. From the classic books to newer books, we have a great list of stories to help your child learn the letter p.
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LETTER P BOOKS TO TEACH THE LETTER P
Whether it be phonics, morals, or math, each of these books goes above and beyond teaching the letter P! Check out some of my favorites.
1. The Pout-Pout Fish
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Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading “dreary wearies” isn’t really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in a fun fish story that’s sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down.
2. Spooky Pookie
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Pookie Pig gets all dressed up for Halloween in this silly board book. What will little Pookie decide to be this year? Pookie tries on costumes one by one, but somehow can’t find just the right thing. The resolution to Pookie’s dilemma will delight toddlers and their caregivers alike.
3. Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book
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What happens when young Patrick finds his favorite book, but only has a penny in his pocket? This story is about the adventures that await away from electronic screens. A more perfect letter P book, you will be pressed to find!
4. The Panda Problem
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When every story needs a problem, Panda is left with a question. Is Panda the problem of this story? The silly and exuberant tale will have your child laughing out loud. It is my youngest’s current favorite!
5. Peek-a Who?
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Colorful pictures and simple rhyming texts help children guess what’s peeking through the die cut windows in these two fun board books. The bright, engaging illustrations will keep youngsters guessing and giggling. They will wait with anticipation, all the way to the surprise endings.
6. Pig the Pug
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Pig is a greedy and selfish little Pug. He has all the tug toys, balls, bones, and chew toys a dog could ever want. Still, he refuses to share with his poor friend, Trevor. Little does he know, however, that being greedy has its consequences. Join Pig as he learns to share – the hard way! Young readers will love the irresistibly quirky and funny illustrations. They are paired with a relatable lesson of learning to share with others. Perfect for dog and pet lovers everywhere.
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Letter P Books for Preschoolers
7. Find The Puppy
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This delightful book has been specially devised for very young children. It provides the challenge of something to look for, amusing situations to talk about, and familiar objects to name. An amazing letter P book for the youngest readers.
8. Big Pig On A Dig
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The story of Big Pig’s hunt for treasure is very amusing and takes into account recent research on the most effective ways to teach reading. This title is part of the Easy Words to Read series. It features phonics-based text and a story which has been specially written to help children learn to read. Ideal for sharing with a toddler, but its repetitive language also makes it excellent for beginner readers.
9. Pandamonia
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Here’s something to remember: when visiting the zoo, whatever you do, DON’T WAKE THE PANDA! There’s grunting and growling and prancing and prowling and … so much more in this rollicking, rhyming text. This adorable book just begs to be read aloud. The playful illustrations are pleasing to parents and preschoolers alike!
10. The Perfect Shelter
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A story about sisters. About love. A story about how it feels when someone close to you is diagnosed with a serious illness. A book to help name and explore the complicated feelings borne of heartbreaking situations. This book can be very helpful when facing potential grief.
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More Letter P Learning For Preschoolers
Pair these letter P books with our other great letter P activities such as: trace letters worksheets, crafts that teach uppercase and lower case P, and even coloring sheets that teach the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet.
Which letter P book was your child’s favorite letter book?
