Rhyming story for kindergarten


10 Best Rhyming Books for Kindergarten

Rhyming is an important skill for new readers to practice. Rhyming books are perfect for reading with a Pre-K or Kindergarten class.

Children love to complete the rhymes as they listen to the stories. These 10 books are tried and tested with my own class and are kid approved!


10 Best Rhyming Books for Kindergarten

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Hop on Pop

I have to start this list with the king of rhyming: Dr Seuss! Dr. Seuss books are so much fun to read with and to children because they are so silly and have that engaging “sing-song” rhythm.

One of my favorite things about Dr. Seuss’ rhyming books is the many teachable moments.

I point out the rhymes that he made and ask my students “Is that a real word or a nonsense word? Why would he make up a word?” It’s because he’s completing a rhyme!

Allowing a child to figure this out helps them understand the concept of rhyming more fully. #winning

(I love Hop on Pop as an introduction to rhymes but let’s be honest: when it comes to rhyming books, you can’t go wrong with any Dr. Seuss book!)

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Frog on a Log

This book features a ton of classic, easy to understand (and guess!) rhymes.

All of the animals in the book have to sit on the object they rhyme with. The frog does not want to sit on a log, but cat (on the mat) tells him “that’s just how things are.”

Kids love the story in this book as well as completing the rhymes.

Bonus: There is a sequel! Dog on a Frog will be another fast favorite with your little readers. I can say that with certainty because both of these rhyming books are read often in my classroom!

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Rhyming Dust Bunnies

This silly book is about dust bunnies that just love to rhyme…except poor Bob. He just can’t quite figure rhymes out.

(You may have a few students who relate to him!)

Bob ends up saving the day which shows your kids that even if they can’t figure rhymes out right away, they will get their eventually!

Your kids will be giggling like crazy listening to this book and I can guarantee they will request it (probably every day!).

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Llama, Llama, Red Pajama

This book is insanely popular for a reason!

The stories in both this book and it’s sequels are  really relatable for children.

It also has an excellent rhythm for reading. Kids love calling out the rhymes to finish the sentences and giggling at Llama’s silly antics.

You can even use it as an informal assessment as you read 🙌 #multitasking

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There’s a Bear on my Chair

This funny book is full of creative rhymes! Bear is sitting on Mouse’s chair and won’t get up no matter what Mouse tries! Once Mouse leaves Bear heads home. Guess what he finds there?

Kids have so much fun listening to this engaging story and completing all of the rhymes.

There are a few tricky ones that may stump them at first so it’s an excellent opportunity to introduce new vocabulary!

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Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll

This is a heartwarming story about being kind and including those who are different. Ricky just wants to roll around with his friends but he has a flat side. 

The book has some funny elements and ends with a positive message.

The cadence and rhyme  make it fun to listen to and to read. Kids will love completing the rhymes as they find out what happens with Ricky. 

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The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo is such a great story! It’s about a little mouse in the forest who runs into some predators. That is why he tells the about the Gruffalo.  

It is big and scary but the little mouse isn’t scared. that is because he made him up!

The rhythm and rhymes are an amazing bonus to the wonderful story. It’s a little longer than many of the stories on this list but the content lends itself to all sorts of fun discussion and comprehension elements as well as practicing rhyming.

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Sheep in a Jeep

This is a classic rhyming book that is well-loved by kids and teachers alike.

Sheep in a Jeep is short, sweet that kids find hilarious. They love laughing at the silly sheep.

One of the reasons I love this book is that it includes rhymes in the middle of sentences as well as at the end. This adds an extra element to identifying and practicing rhymes. 

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Is Your Mama a Llama?

This book is definitely a classic for a reason! You will read riddles as Lloyd the llama asks other animals about their mamas.

The riddle is given on the first spread of pages. The answer is on the next page and is always the completion of a rhyme.

Kids have so much fun calling out the answer to the riddle before you turn the page. Some of the animals may be new to them which gives the added bonus of vocabulary practice!

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See You Later, Alligator

I love this book because it is filled with the most fun “goodbye” rhymes. Children love to complete the silly rhymes as we read.

We especially love to read it before we leave the classroom on Fridays.

We practice the rhymes again as I give the phrases to my students on their way out the door. “See you later…” I say and I wait for the giggled “Alligator!” as a reply.

It’s an excellent way to head into the weekend.

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These rhyming books have been a favorite in my classroom and in hundreds of others for a reason! Understanding rhyme can be challenging for some students to master.

Giving them the chance to experience them in a nonthreatening and engaging way may just be the key. Even your students who are rhyming masters will enjoy the stories, the rhythm and the fun of the rhyming stories you read.

Shop all of these rhyming books for Kindergarten!

I hope you find these books and read them with your kids! Are any of your favorites on this list? Did I miss any? Let me know below! ?

If you’re looking for even more picture books to read aloud, check out this GIANT list of my favorites based on subject and skill! 🙌

Rhyming Stories for Kids - Preschool Inspirations

Rhyming stories are one of the most important foundations that we can give children to help them read, write, and build their vocabulary. An added bonus is that rhyming is fun! For even more fun books to read, see our list of the best prechool books.

Rhyming is a critical step to understanding language, how words work, and eventually reading independently. Children gravitate towards rhyming stories because they hear rhythm and excitement in our voices. It’s catchy and addictive and little ones want to join along!

Reading rhyming stories aloud as well as singing rhyming songs and nursery rhymes on a regular basis also helps build imagination, improve memory, and even develop musical rhythm.

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Check out this list below of some great rhyming stories to get you started! These are great for bedtime, for circle time, and for any time that you want a great book to read with a child.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do You See? By Bill Martin Jr.

Big colors and simple text. This timeless book about animals and their colors has delighted young kids for decades. The rhythmic pattern of the text encourages kids to read along and within just a few reads, even the youngest readers are able to read and rhyme right along with you! Illustrator Eric Carle’s unique illustrations make this bright book even more appealing and captivating. It is a must-have for any library!

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.

The ABC’s are brought to life within this bold book! This catchy alphabet story is perfect for the youngest readers and its rhyming beat will having you tapping to the beat and squealing with excitement as you “race” all the letters up the coconut tree. But once the coconut tree gets too heavy, all the letters tumble down and the family members rush to help them up. This story takes you on an adventure and is one that will want to be read again and again! Pair it with some ABC games and you’ll have a perfect preschool theme. Or watch the Scholastic Book Boys version of this popular alphabet learning book.

The Pout- Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen

Poor Pout-Pout fish! His days are glum and dreary and he never smiles. The other ocean animals try to cheer him up, but he is convinced that sad is just who he is. “I’m a Pout-Pout Fish, with a pout-pout face, and I spread the dreary-wearies all over the place!” Until he meets a new fish who gives him a simple kiss and turns his frown upside down.

This story has so many great lessons for kids and outlines how the power of positive thinking can alter your mood!

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

This children’s classic is a must-have! The simple rhyming text engages every reader as they go on a rhyming adventure with Sam-I-am. The list of places he’ll go and the things that he’ll do grow longer and longer as this humorous story unfolds.

The easy rhyming text encourages children to read all by themselves using the pictures to provide their word clues. Additionally, it encourages kids to try something that might be out of their comfort zone! This book is a winner in every area and will have your kid rhyming, repeating, and retelling this story!

Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown

In this beloved classic, the little bunny says goodnight to everything in the room one-by-one. From the pictures on the wall to the “quiet old lady who was whispering hush”, this bunny believes in calmly taking his time and getting settled for bed. The rhymes are calm and soothing and the pages alternate between color and black and white. A truly memorable and relaxing story, this book will have your little one settled in your lap and content to say good night!

See you Later, Alligator by Sally Hopgood

This adorable rhyming story is a perfect addition to your circle time goodbye routine. The tortoise in the story is setting off on a new adventure, but not until he says goodbye to all of his friends. It inspires silly giggles and laughs as the tortoise makes a few funny mistakes along the way.

This book highlights rhyming in a fun and cute way that will have kids begging you to read it again! You might even find your little ones using the goodbye sayings or making up a few of their own!

Say Please, Little Owlet by Ellie J. Woods

This book is all about please! Teaching our little ones their manners is such an essential skill and this book makes it fun and enjoyable! Little owlet isn’t so polite and often makes rude demands when he wants something. Mommy owl gently reminds and teaches little Owlet to use his manners.

Kids will love the soft watercolor illustrations and quickly catch on to the rhyming pattern of the story. Hopefully, your little ones will soon begin using their manners too!

Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw

What’s more funny than lots of sheep stuck in the mud? This humorous rhyming story will have kids of all ages laughing at the antics of the sheep in their jeep. A few mishaps along the way make this story just plain fun. The sheep drive into mud and struggle to pull it out. They finally make it out of the mud only to forget to steer! Whatever will they do with this jeep?

Simple text will have your readers reading along with you. The author brings the sheep back for more rhyming fun in more adventures of the sheep, including Sheep on a Ship and Sheep Take a Hike.

Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino

Little Lloyd the Llama is on the hunt for his mama. He asks all the animals he comes to if their mama is a llama. The animals reply with clues about their momma until Lloyd the llama finally does find his momma.

This cute rhyming story with riddles on each page will have your readers making guesses with the new animal clues. From a bat to a kangaroo, a swan to a seal, little llama meets some adventurous new animals. A perfect rhyming story to read anytime!

Give it a Go, Eat a Rainbow by Kathryn Kemp Guylay

A colorful rhyming story to inspire young kids to eat their way through the rainbow and help them make smart food choices! This story is about a boy named Blake whose belly always ached. He ate lots of cake, cookies and all things sweet. Blake meets a new friend who helps him discover the magic of eating healthy yummy foods in all the colors of the rainbow.

This book is perfect for introducing new foods or helping little ones understand how good foods make their body grow. Grab this winning book and help your littles eat their rainbow too!

Frog on a Log by Kes Gray

Oh, poor Frog… He is just not comfortable sitting on a log but his friend Cat says that frogs must sit on a log. He asks the cat if he can sit on other things like sofas, chairs, or stools. But the cat tells him that gophers sit on sofas, hares sit on chairs, and mules sit on stools. And of course, frogs sit on logs. Frog then asks, “What do dogs sit on?” Your little readers will laugh hysterically when they find out the answer!

This silly rhyming story will have your kids asking you to read it over and over! The illustrations are so bright and simple yet captivating and the humor in the story makes it such a great find.

Rhyming Dust Bunnies by Jan Thomas

A great book to use when introducing or modeling rhyming words. All the dust bunnies love to rhyme, well all the dust bunnies except for Bob, that is. He just can’t seem to get the rhyming rhythm! But it seems, Bob was really just trying to save them from a big broom! Do you think Bob can save them from the vacuum?

This book is simple, silly, and just plain entertaining. It embeds fun rhyming words and will have your little reader rhyming right along. A great addition to any rhyming collection!

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Lucille Colandro

This book, as well as the whole series of books by Lucille Colandro, is a must have for your library! With seasonal titles, the series follows the same predictable pattern that will have your child reading each title over and over! This silly old lady continually eats unusual rhyming items much to children’s concern. You might even hear your young readers cry out, “Oh no!”, as the old lady eats another wacky object!

Some titles include:

  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books
  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell
  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Clover
  • There Was an Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow
  • There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey

The Way I Feel by Janan Cain

Young readers can relate with the characters in this story and the many emotions they feel. It also helps teach children to name their emotions and understand that emotions are neither bad nor good, they are just a part of who we are. This book gives students the chance to open up and talk about emotions they feel on a daily basis and how they can be in charge of those feelings.

Bright pictures and very expressive faces teach children what that feeling looks like and how everyone has feelings. A great book to reread and review to help young ones relate and relax when they are feeling big emotions!

These rhyming stories are sure to turn your reading time together into a great way to connect and practice the important skills they need as they are learning to read.

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I am an educator, book enthusiast, and a stay at home momma to a precious and long-awaited little boy and girl. My degree is in Early Childhood Education and Curriculum and Instruction and I have spent the last 15 years working with littles. I feel very fortunate to have this time to watch my babies grow and I can’t wait to share my passion for learning and reading with you!

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Fairy tales in verses for children

Modern parents are too keen on newfangled educational systems for kids. From the first days they are forced to swim, look at colorful cards and letters, they hang out words in foreign languages ​​in front of him, do gymnastics, and teach him to count. But methods that have been proven over the years can be considered insufficiently innovative. Nursery rhymes, pestles, fairy tales of all stripes, from the shortest to real literary works, fade into the background. Like the famous classics of Russian literature, who wrote excellent fairy tales in verse - Pushkin, Chukovsky, Marshak, Mikhalkov. nine0003

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None of the most advanced systems of early development will teach a child to distinguish between good and evil, will not establish a system of moral values ​​for him, will not enrich his vocabulary, will not develop his imagination, will not introduce him to the outside world, as a fairy tale can do. It is on the example of favorite heroes that a child will learn to live in society without any problems. The tale gives the first simplest model of behavior: if you do bad things to others, then you will definitely pay for it. Evil, greedy, treacherous people have no friends. The one who is stupid can suffer. Retribution will surely come, and even if you are small and weak. nine0003

The very first images offered by such works are unambiguous. The fox is cunning, the wolf is angry and stupid, the bear is clumsy, the hare is a coward. When the child grows up, he begins to see their more complex natures: Koschey is angry, greedy, but very lonely. Or Kolobok: he didn’t listen to his grandparents, ran away from home, and then got on the fox’s tongue. What are the fairy tales in verse?

In ancient times, the child began his acquaintance with the fairy-tale world through short pestles and nursery rhymes. Gradually he became involved in the rich poetic world, listening to epics and legends. A whole suite of heroes arose before him: Alyosha Popovich, Dobrynya Nikitich, Ilya Muromets, Mikula Selyanovich, Sadko, Vasily Buslaev. Even women appeared in these tales not as downtrodden servants, but wise, strong, beautiful (Vasilisa the Beautiful or Nastasya Mikulishna), but in trouble, from which a brave hero will surely rescue them. nine0011 Alexander Pushkin made a real breakthrough in fairy tales by telling about the Golden Fish, Saltan, Gvidon, the priest and his worker Balda.

Pyotr Ershov wrote a wonderful fairy tale about the Little Humpbacked Horse.
Soviet times gave a huge number of works for kids and schoolchildren. Thanks to Chukovsky, they learned about the Tsokotuha Fly, about Aibolit, Barmaley, Crocodile, Moidodyr.
Marshak retold Russian folk tales in verse. Thanks to him, the children met a stupid little mouse, Mr. Twister. nine0003

Modern poets create fairy tales in verse in large numbers. One can note Irina Gurina, who writes magical, funny, instructive stories for children. Olesya Emelyanova adapts them as poetic scripts for theatrical performances. The list of authors is great. But they all use the fairy tale as the best tool for raising a child.

Fairy tales for kindergarten - read for free online

Fairy tales for kindergarten - folklore and author's works that will captivate children from one and a half to two years old with their plot. Many of these fairy tales will migrate with children to the school desk. There is nothing surprising. Kind stories about peers, adults, forest animals and pets speak of simple things. These works do not just introduce the children to the world around them. They show young listeners a role model, develop the thinking of children and arouse their interest in learning. nine0003

  • Tales for the younger group
  • Tales for the middle group
  • Tales for the senior group
  • Tales for the preparatory group

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  • 9000 ivana-Diplosvol. yaguAbout good and evilAbout IvanAbout princessesFor schoolchildrenFor 2nd gradeFor 3rd gradeAbout KoshcheyFor kindergartenFor senior group

  • Russian people's salesmen at the night of the consumption of children 2 gunsules of children 3 years of fly 4 years of flyer 4 fatomas Grandma Old Group

  • Drawing Muscovable National Eminings at the night of animal men of 2 gunsules of 3 years of good and schoolchildren of schoolchildren 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 9,000 nightIn verseFor children 12 years oldFor kindergartenFor senior groupFor preparatory group

  • Russian people's salescaps at night of animal men for children 2 years of guest of children 3 years of flyer and zlepro Mashuper Grandmother Group

  • Russian people's salescaps for the night of the wave-haired-yagupro hoseidla 1 class of children's saddles of the middle group

  • Valentin of the children 9 years About flowers For children 8 years old For schoolchildren For grade 2 For grade 3 For grade 4 For kindergarten For senior group

  • Alexander Volkov -Morzydlya of the Children's Sadadl of the senior group

  • Russian people's sales on the night of the Komkotkhokoye bear of children 2 pilots Tolstoy Tolstoy Dobre and Powerful Group

  • Samuel Santa Carzadl girls 5 years of children 9 guit yearsFor children 12 yearsAbout the seasonsFor schoolchildrenFor grade 4For kindergartenFor the senior groupFor the preparatory group

  • Russian folk people Ivan -Durakaskazykazi at the night of the waves of Knogatolstoy - Russian folk people and Zlepro brothers of schoolchildren of the 2nd class of grade 3 of class of the senior group

  • Charles Perepostleproopodl children of children 6 years of class 7 class 2 gunshilnikov kindergartenFor preparatory group

  • Vitaliy BianchiFor children 4 years oldFor children 5 years oldKindFor kindergartenFor preparatory group

  • Aleksey Tolstudlya boys of children 6 years of flyer 7 years of flying children 9 Letdu children 10 Letupo -Bolshiye Druzhdlya Preparatory Group

  • Poems of Chukovsky Vechekhdl children 2 years of children 4 years of Chukovsky -Writing.


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