Rhyming is such an important skill for students to learn in the beginning years. It can help build a strong foundation for better reading skills in the future. So, I have gathered up my favorite rhyming books for little learners. Remember that you don’t have to be focused on rhyming to talk about it during read-aloud time. If you are reading a book that has lots of rhymes, you can point them out or allow students to complete the rhyme to see if they are catching on.
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Rhyming Books for Little Learners
Bear is hibernating, but his friends keep coming to his cave. Will they be able to wake him up or will he snore on?
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
It is a classic children’s book that is perfect for a lesson on rhyming, colors, animals, and more.
I love this rhyming letter book that is catchy and engaging for little learners. My students always love listening to this book, and it doesn’t take long for them to chant right along with me.
Do you have students that love dinosaurs? This book is for you! It is full of dinosaur facts, rhymes, and fun.
Gerald the Giraffe wants to dance, but people keep telling them that’s not allowed. At the jungle dance, Gerald decides to follow his heart and move to his own beat.
Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
Learn about construction equipment while sending them to bed at the end of the work day.
Gus works to fix all his friend’s car problems while rhyming and learning in his garage.
Have lots of fun reading about this little girl who is artistic in a messy way. I love this book for its rhymes and rhythm!
Learn about pond life in this bright and colorful book that is loaded with fun rhymes for little learners.
In the tall grass, you will find lots of little creatures that are busy. Exploring nature is so much fun, and this rhyming book helps bring that to life for your students.
Llama Llama is a little scared to go to bed and needs a lot of help from Mama to get comfy. His drama is relatable to your students, and the rhymes are fun.
What happens when the monsters keep bothering Winifred while she is trying to go to sleep? She creates traps and tries to stop them, but they just won’t stop coming to her room. Turns out monsters don’t like kisses!
Mrs. McNosh does her laundry every Monday, and she puts quite an array of items on the line. This book will make your students laugh while hearing lots of rhymes.
Engage your students with this rhyming book about hauling and big trucks! The book is sing-songing and full of rhymes that are suited for even your youngest students.
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some…
I love this series of old lady books! There are ones for tons of themes and seasons! They all rhyme and are full of silliness!
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
This classic tale is full of rhymes and is simple for young children to listen to and adore.
I love this counting, rhyming book about a poor duck that gets stuck in the muck. The other animals try to help, but can they help him out?
Pete the Cat books are so fun for little learners to listen to. They are full of colors, rhymes, and quirkiness that will help keep them engaged and learning.
My students love the rhyming dust bunnies! I make my own puppets out of car washing mitts to use with the story, and they are always a hit!
This book is perfect for chanting together once students get the hang of the story. These sheep are on an adventure, and they sure are ornery!
This book is just as silly as you think! Sally does all sorts of things on her way to town and with her friends. It would be fun to do some of the actions to get the wiggles out!
Did you know your snowmen come to life while you are sleeping? This fun book shows what they do while the town is quiet. It also explains why your snowman looks disheveled in the morning.
The bridge is up, and no one can get through! Animals are late for work and in a hurry. What will they do to get on down the road?
The Lady With the Alligator Purse
This fun book is full of rhymes, songs, and games that are perfect for young children to laugh and learn with.
Everyone is so sleepy at the napping house, but there is only one bed. As each character piles on, there are more rhymes and funny illustrations to enjoy.
The first book in the pout-pout fish collection that introduces you to this character. He is sad. Will he ever get rid of his pout?
A book version of the classic rhyming song that is so popular in classrooms!
This book is fun for the reader and the listeners! Silly rhymes and illustrations are sure to make your students laugh. My class just adores it when we read this book!
These are some of my favorite rhyming books for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students. The books lend themselves to engagement with young children due to their simple vocabulary, bright pictures, and silly rhymes.
Check out this post for more rhyming activities for little learners!
For more rhyming books, check out the nursery rhyme book list!
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For more of my favorite books, check out my themed Book List Blog Series that features themed book lists to accompany your lessons and activities! These are sure to keep your library shelves full! If there is a book list for a theme you need, just let us know so we can create it for you!
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