Let’s read books that start with the letter O! Part of a good Letter O lesson plan will include reading. A Letter O Book List is an essential part of your preschool curriculum whether that is in the classroom or at home. In learning the letter O, your child will master letter O recognition which can be accelerated through reading books with the letter O.
PRESCHOOL LETTER BOOKS FOR THE LETTER O
There are so many fun letter books for preschool age kids. They tell the letter O 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 O WITH BOOKS
These letter O books are not only fun, but a great way to reinforce the letter O 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 O words. There are 10 books that start with the letter O to choose from. From the classic books to newer books, we have a great list of stories to help your child learn the letter o.
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LETTER O BOOKS TO TEACH THE LETTER O
Whether it be phonics, morals, or math, each of these books goes above and beyond teaching the letter O! Check out some of my favorites.
1. Octopants
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The perfect pants are hard to find for someone shaped like me. Could Octopants be just the job? Why not dive in and see . . .? There are all-in-ones for urchins and slipper-socks for eels… but will Octopus ever find a pair of pants to fit? A hilarious rhyming romp, packed with underwater underwear!
2. Ogilvy
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When Ogilvy moves to a new town, the possibilities feel endless. There are so many new bunny friends and fun things to do together! But in this town, bunnies in dresses play ball and knit socks, and bunnies in sweaters make art and climb rocks. Ogilvy wants to do everything? And won’t let a sweater or a dress get in the way. The letter O has some interesting sounds, as shown in this book.
3. I Want an Ostrich
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I Want an Ostrich is a charming book about a boy wanting an ostrich narrated in fun rhyming verses with eye-catching illustrations. See how simple rhymes are elevated into engaging scenes designed to captivate young children while encouraging curiosity and exploration.
4. Do Not Wish For A Pet Ostrich!
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Follow the adventure and humor as a spunky child wishes for a pet ostrich of her very own. Will it be everything she hopes for – or a big feathery mistake? This delightful, rhyming tale about the fastest bird in the world has a surprise ending that is sure to bring a smile.
5. Undercover Ostrich
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Animals can be sneaky. But do you know who is especially sneaky? Undercover ostriches! They’re everywhere, and they’re masters at going undetected. You’ve probably seen one and just assumed it was another woodpecker or owl. The narrator of this book is on the case, following a single ostrich on his many adventures.
6. Oscar Otter
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Oscar Otter builds his very own slide, far up in the mountains. No one can bother him there. Not even his family. But Oscar doesn’t know he is in danger. His enemy, the fox, is watching. But what the fox doesn’t know is that someone is watching him. This is an I Can Read Level 1 book – perfect for the letter O!
7. Oliver
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Oliver is a curious explorer, so he asks a lot of questions. Then, one day in the bathtub, he hears a strange gurgle. “What lives down the drain?” he wonders. Soon Oliver is headed down the drain in his homemade submarine on a spectacular mission. But will this clever inventor be able to discover a way back?
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8. On The Train
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Young engineers will delight in exploring all the hidden secrets On the Train. They simply hold the pages to the light to “see-through” the box cars of a freight train, the cabin of the passenger train, and much more. It’s an interactive, educational experience that will have them clamoring for more!
9. Once Upon A Timely
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Whether you love them “glowingly like a dragon’s fire” or “toweringly like a castle’s spire,”, you want your children to enjoy reading. This adverb adventure is perfect for sharing with young readers. Developing vocabulary is so easy! From once upon a time to happily ever after, this adorable story is a brilliant addition to your shelves. A fun letter O book for your little ones!
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More Letter O Learning For Preschoolers
Pair these letter O books with our other great letter O activities such as: trace letters worksheets, crafts that teach uppercase and lower case O, and even coloring sheets that teach the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet.
Which letter O book was your child’s favorite letter book?
