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PSPKK123 February 12, 2014  •  4 Comments

Books for Letter O

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I’ve been taking my preschool boys through a letter-by-letter alphabet exploration. Here’s a great list of books to read for letter O.

10 books to read for letter o

 

o book (5) oliverOliver, by Birgitta Sif

This book was new to me, and I’m so glad I discovered it!  Oliver is different. He likes to play by himself with his toys and stuffed animals.  But he always feels left out — until he meets Olivia, who’s a little different too.  A treasure!

o book (7) octopus is amazing

An Octopus is Amazing, by Patricia Lauber

This book has a fair amount of text, which may be too much for the youngest preschooler. My Three resisted, but then listened with interest to the whole book.  You’ll love the fascinating information.  Did you know an octopus lays about 200,000 eggs?  Or that if a predator tears off an arm, it will grow back?  Perfect nonfiction for young kids!

o book (6) oliver

Oliver, by Syd Hoff

Brought to you by the author/illustrator of Danny and the Dinosaur, this is another book for kids to love.  When the circus has one elephant too many, Oliver must find something else to do.  The zoo doesn’t need an elephant, it doesn’t work to pretend to be a woman’s dog, and Oliver doesn’t make a good horse.  Finally, after an afternoon with children at the park, the circus man rediscovers Oliver and welcomes him to the circus after all.

o book (4) little hoot

Little Hoot, by Amy Krause Rosenthal

Admittedly, the word “owl” doesn’t do a great job of teaching the letter O sound, but this book is such a delight that I had to include it.  Little Hoot is a happy little owl – except at bedtime. Because unlike his animal friends, he has to stay up late.  The tired little owl begs his parents to let him go to bed, but they make him play for one more hour.  It’s as adorable as it sounds.

owl at home

Owl at Home, by Arnold Lobel

Owl is silly and lovable, and both parents and kids will laugh out loud at his antics.  Our favorite chapter is when he makes tear water tea.  To make the tears Owl must think of very sad things… like pencils that are too short to use, and mashed potatoes left on a plate because no one will eat them.   We always laugh at the chapter where Owl is terrified of the bumps at the end of his bed (they are, of course, his feet under the covers).  This is one of those classics that everyone should read.

o book (9) hide an octopus

How to Hide an Octopus & Other Sea Creatures, by Ruth Heller

My Five loved to listen to this rhyming book and find all the ocean animals camouflaged throughout the story.

o book (3) olivia

Olivia, by Ian Falconer

If you’ve never read an Olivia book, then you’re missing out on one of the best new characters in children’s literature in the last 15 years.  Olivia is a precocious little pig who “can sing 40 very loud songs and is very good at wearing people out.” The black and white illustrations with red accent give the book a special charm.

octopus

An Octopus Followed Me Home, by Dan Yaccarino

This rhyming book tells the story of a little girl who begs to keep the stray octopus that has followed her home.  But her dad is fed up with her animal collection– including crocodiles under the bed, seals in the pool, and penguins in the fridge.  He demands that his little girl return the octopus to its ocean home — and his daughter discovers a stray dinosaur on her way back.

oscaroscar

Oscar the Otter, by Arnold Lobel

Oscar the Otter loves to slide down into the pond. One day he decides to create his own slide, despite a warning from his father — it’ s so far from the pond that he is in danger of other animals.  When a wolf chases him, Oscar has a wild adventure.

owen

Owen, by Kevin Henkes

This is a book we own, and one I’ve read countless times.  Owen is a little mouse who is very attached to his blanket.  Despite the tsk-tsks  of neighbors and the concerns of his parents, Owen will not let his blanket go.  What will he do when it’s time for school?  Thankfully, Owen’s mom has the perfect solution.

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4 Comments

  1. Rut's wife

    October 16, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    We learned so much about octopi during “O” week. I love all the ideas and resources on your blog! Thank you!
    My son’s favorite “O” book is “Otis” by Loren Long. This endearing story is about the friendship between a personable tractor and a beautiful calf. The name “Otis” is on nearly every page.

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    • Anna Geiger

      October 29, 2014 at 8:37 am

      Yes, we love Otis too! I’m not sure if I included that in my friendship book list, but it’s somewhere here on the blog. Too bad I missed it for this list!

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  2. Autumn

    April 23, 2016 at 1:50 pm

    I became the new children’s librarian, kind of by default, and had no idea of where to begin. I wanted the children to eat their way through the alphabet, while we read some of my favorite children’s stories. It was working well, until I couldn’t find enough letter “E” books to read! So I googled books that began with the letter “E” and found you. I have loved the books that you pick and the variety of books that we get to read! Thank you so much for the work you have invested and the care that you take in writing a review for each book. You have reminded me of classics that I have forgotten and introduced me to new book friends that I get to share with the children. I tell all of my library friends about your website. Thank you! Your hard work is so appreciated by me.

    Sincerely,
    Autumn

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    • Anna Geiger

      April 30, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      Thank you so much for your comment, Autumn! I love putting together the book lists, but they don’t get as much attention as my other posts… so it’s always great to hear when they are appreciated. And a big thank you for passing on my website!

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