The joy of letter writing is an experience few children can forget. It provides a platform for children to express themselves creatively through written language while connecting with others. If you want to introduce your child, student, or young family member to this magical experience, here are 20 hand-picked children’s books that celebrate letter writing. Get ready to spark the imagination of young minds and foster a love for sending and receiving letters!
1. “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt
2. “Dear Mr. Blueberry” by Simon James
3. “The Jolly Postman” by Janet & Allan Ahlberg
4. “Mailing May” by Michael O. Tunnell
5. “With Love, Little Red Hen” by Alma Flor Ada
6. “Can I Be Your Dog?” by Troy Cummings
7. “Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence” by Nick Bantock
8. “Letters from Rifka” by Karen Hesse
9. “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type” by Doreen Cronin
10. “The Gardener” by Sarah Stewart
From classic tales about pen pals to whimsical stories featuring animals or imaginary creatures as letter-writers, these books cater to various age groups and interests.
11. “Dear Dragon” by Josh Funk
12. “First Year Letters” by Julie Danneberg
13. “Dear Peter Rabbit” by Alma Flor Ada
14. “Love, Ruby Lavender” by Deborah Wiles
15. “Letter Lunch” by Elisa Gutierrez
16. “The Quiet Place” by Sarah Stewart
17. “Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures #1: The Mount Rushmore Calamity” by Jeff Brown
18. “Yours Sincerely, Giraffe” by Megumi Iwasa
19. “P.S. Longer Letter Later” by Paula Danziger and Ann M. Martin
20. “Last Stop on Market Street” by Matt de la Peña
These books are sure to inspire curiosity and fascination for the time-honored tradition of letter writing. Whether it’s through humorous scenarios or heartfelt stories of friendship and family, these children’s books will spark a love for communication through letters.
So gather your pens, pencils, stamps, and stationery! Introduce a young reader to one (or several) of these delightful stories and watch their interest in letter writing blossom. Who knows? It may even inspire them to pen a heartfelt note of their own!1
