Letter I Books for Preschool and Kindergarten

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As we were reviewing our letters and learning to read in the first grade, we were also exploring social studies for the first time. We made little igloos out of broken eggshells by drawing grid lines on each one and creating an artistic display. I loved that project, and the stories our teacher read to us about igloos and ice cream too. Learning came to life for me that year. Your child will learn the two different vowel sounds in this list of letter I books for preschool and kindergarten.

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Long Vowel Sound Letter I Books for Preschool

In this first section, we explore the long vowel sound of I. I’ve included two themes: Ice Cream, and Islands. For extra fun, read the Island books as a follow up to this Uppercase Letter I craft where children transform a letter I into an island. You might also enjoy these ideas for a Letter I Snack.

Picture Books About Ice Cream

The Ice Cream King by Steve Metzger. Teddy thinks he’s found the perfect dream life when he walks into a magic ice cream shop where he rules as king. Before long, he realizes something is missing.

Curious George and the Ice Cream Surprise by Margaret and H. A. Rey. The mischievous little monkey can’t get comfortable in the summer heat, so an encounter with the ice cream truck is on his bucket list.

Ice Cream Summer by Peter Sis. Joe’s summer is turning out to be very interesting, as he dives headlong into research of ice cream and tells his Grandpa all about it in a letter. Kinda.

Should I Share My Ice Cream by Mo Willems. Will Piggie decide whether or not to share his ice cream cone before it melts?

Dragons Love Ice Cream by Brett Fowler. A fun rhyming book about the joys of ice cream.

Ice Cream: The Full Scoop by Gail Gibbons. From the beginnings of ice cream’s history to the magic of current production, explore this famous treat with an in-depth informative look. If the pages of this beautifully illustrated book have too much text, just read the first one or two sentences on each page.

Letter I Picture Books About Islands

The Long Island by Drew Beckmeyer. Five explorers won’t give up until they find out what’s on the other side of the island. What will they discover?

Polar Bear Island by Lindsay Bonilla. A penguin and his family want to make their home on Polar Bear Island. Will the polar bears let them stay?

Nara and the Island by Dan Ungureanu. An amazing adventure unfolds for Nara when she finally gets to visit the big island across the waves.

To Live on an Island by Emma Bland Smith. What’s it like to grow up on an island? Experience it firsthand through the eyes of a child growing up in the Pacific Northwest.

The Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown. A little kitten ends up on an island. Follow along as a variety of animals experience the island over time.

Short Vowel Sound Letter I Books for Preschool

In this section, we explore the short vowel sound of the letter I through picture books. Themes include iguanas, igloos, and insects.

Letter I Books for Preschool About Iguanas

I Wanna Iguana by Karen Kaufman Orloff. Alex decides he needs an iguana. Now he just has to convince his mom, and he knows the perfect way to make it happen. Will it work? After you read this book is the perfect time to make my lowercase letter I craft for preschoolers.

Picture Books about Igloos

Look Inside an Igloo by Mari Schuh. Learn more about Inuit life through this non-fiction picture book with beautiful photography.

Igloos by Jack Manning. Learn all about the igloos, how they are built, and the people who live inside.

Immi’s Gift by Karen Littlewood. What magic is bringing Immi gifts through her fishing hole each day, and what will happen when she returns with a gift of her own?

Letter I Picture Books About Insects

Inch by Inch by Leo Lionini. A tiny inchworm believes he can measure anything. But can he really? We are about to find out!

The Icky Bug Counting Book by Jerry Pallotta. Children get to practice counting and learn all about bugs at the same time!

The Itsy Bitsy Spider by Iza Trapani. The classic poem and favorite song, but with beautiful illustrations to bring the story to life.

Insects are my Life by Megan McDonald. A dramatic young bug lover takes her fascination with insects to an extra level of fun.