My Favorite Letter A Books for Kindergarten

Literacy

When it’s time to introduce the letter A in kindergarten, there’s no better way to make it stick than with picture books! Whether you’re kicking off your letter of the week activities with a read aloud or adding to your classroom library, this list of letter A books is full of kid-approved favorites. From apples to ants (and even an alligator!), these read alouds are the perfect way to highlight the first letter of the alphabet. Here are some of my favorite letter A books to share with kindergarten students.

My Favorite Letter A Read Alouds

Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington

This story follows a farmer named Annie as she grows, harvests, and sells apples in all kinds of yummy forms, like cake, muffins, pie, and more. It’s the perfect book for talking about apples, plus students will see the letter Aa lots of times!

Apples for Everyone by Jill Esbaum

This nonfiction book has great photos and fun facts all about apples. It’s a great option for integrating science and vocabulary into learning about Aa for Letter of the Week. We’re usually close to our apples unit when we’re learning about Aa, so this is a natural choice!

There’s an Alligator Under My Bed by Mercer Mayer

Here’s a silly and imaginative story that kids love! This classic brings in the word alligator, giving you another strong letter A focus while watching a boy deal with his nighttime fears. It’s a classic!

Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose

This thought-provoking book introduces an ant in a powerful, rhyming conversation with a kid deciding whether or not to squish it. It’s not only a great fit for the letter Aa, but it also leads to conversations about kindness and perspective.

Ten Apples Up On Top! by Dr. Seuss

With rhyming, repetition, and silly illustrations, this classic story helps reinforce number concepts and the word apple. It’s a double win for your letter A books lineup!

Ten Red Apples by Pat Hutchins

This playful story is perfect for practicing counting and listening skills while exploring apple-themed vocabulary. The word apple is repeated often, which is a good opportunity for students to hear the short /a/ sound. Be sure to point that out to your students! You can say, “When I say the word ‘apple’, listen for the /a/ sound.”

The Golden Acorn by Katy Hudson

This story is about an adventurous squirrel who is determined to win a race to collect a golden acorn. Will she learn how to be a team player? This book features the word acorn with the long /a/ sound.

Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer and Adam Schaefer

This book is on my list of must-read books for fall, and it also works great for talking about acorns. It’s a great book for incorporating a little bit of science into your discussion about the long A sound.

Add These Letter A Books to Your Letter of the Week Routine!

Reading picture books that highlight the letter A is the perfect way to build vocabulary, strengthen alphabet knowledge, and foster a love of books. Whether you’re planning a full week of letter A activities or just looking to add a few great read alouds to your lesson plans, these books are a fun starting point!