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    Home » Blog » Reading with Kids

    Gorgeous Fall Books for Kids

    Published: Sep 27, 2021 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A book collage of the prettiest fall books for kids.

    These beautifully illustrated fall books for kids are perfect for picking up during your next library visit. Fill your bag and plan fun read aloud sessions with the kids all season long.

    A photo collage of several lovely fall picture books to read aloud to kids.

    My girls and I love doing seasonal reading picnics. I stock up on a pile of amazing picture books at the library, we plan a simple treat to enjoy while we read, and we snuggle up together to enjoy our library haul.

    Want to host your own reading picnic? Check out the fall reading picnic tips here.

    In the meantime, add these to your library hold list and enjoy!

    Fall Books for Kids

    These gorgeous picture books about fall are perfect for a fun family read aloud session this season. Kids will enjoy stories about leaves, pumpkins, the harvest season, fall animals, football, and apples.

    Little Hoot by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jen Corace

    It's not fair! All Little Owl wants is to go to bed at a reasonable hour, like his friends do. But no . . . Mama and Papa say little owls have to stay up late and play. 

    Sophie's Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller

    On a trip to the farmers' market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting her mom cook it, she names it Bernice. From then on, Sophie brings Bernice everywhere, despite her parents' gentle warnings that Bernice will begin to rot.

    Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson

    As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . .

    Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak

    As trees sway in the cool breeze, blue jays head south, and leaves change their colors, everyone knows--autumn is on its way!

    Join a young girl as she takes a walk through forest and town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with every flower and creature and gust of wind, she says good-bye to summer and welcomes autumn.

    Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer

    Because of an acorn, a tree grows, a bird nests, a seed becomes a flower. Enchanting die cuts illustrate the vital connections between the layers of an ecosystem in this magical book. Wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life. An acorn is just the beginning.

    The Little Kitten by Nicola Killen

    Ollie and her cat Pumpkin are out frolicking on a beautiful fall day when they come upon a tiny kitten shivering in a pile of fallen leaves. Ollie warms the kitten up and the three become fast friends, but when Ollie sees “Lost Kitten” posters hanging on the trees in the forest, she knows she has to help her new friend get home. 

    The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry

    All the animals know not to mess with old Scarecrow. But when a small, scared crow falls from midair, Scarecrow does the strangest thing.…

    He saves the tiny baby crow.

    Soon a loving bond grows between the two unlikely friends. But is it strong enough to weather the changing of the seasons?

    Fall Ball by Peter McCarty

    Bobby and his friends wait all day for school to end and for their chance to play outdoors in the fall weather. Flying leaves, swirling colors, and crisp air make the perfect setting for a game of football with Sparky the dog.

    Fall Mixed Up by Robert Raczka

    Fall is all mixed up in this silly book from Bob Raczka! Can you find his mistakes in the words and pictures?

    Awesome Autumn: All Kinds of Fall Facts and Fun

    Autumn is awesome! Leaves change color. Animals fly south or get ready to hibernate. People harvest crops and dress up as scary creatures for Halloween. And then there are pickup football games to play, Thanksgiving foods to eat, leaf piles to jump in―all the amazing things that happen as the air turns crisp and cool.

    The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming

    Squirrel loves counting the leaves on his tree--red leaves, gold leaves, orange, and more. But hold on! One of his leaves is missing! On a quest to find the missing leaf, Squirrel teams up with his good friend Bird to discover who the leaf thief could be among their forest friends.

    The Roll-Away Pumpkin by Junia Wonders

    On a windy autumn day, Marla Little comes running down the hill, yelling, “Help! My giant pumpkin is rolling away! Onward it goes, rolling and turning, with no sign of stopping! Diddle-dee-doo! Oh, what shall I do?”

    Leif and the Fall by Allison Sweet Grant and Adam Grant

    Leif is a leaf. A worried leaf. It is autumn, and Leif is afraid to fall. "All leaves fall in the fall," say the other leaves. But Leif is determined to find a different way down, and with his friend Laurel, he uses the resources around him to create a net, a kite, a parachute in hopes of softening his landing. The clock is ticking, the wind is blowing. What will happen when a gust of wind pulls Leif from his branch?

    Fall Leaves by Loretta Holland

    Part poem, part silent stage, this luminous picture book puts autumn on display and captures the spirit of change that stays with us long after fall leaves. Unlock the secrets of this busy and beautiful time of year as the natural world makes way for winter.

    The Autumn Visitors by Karel Hayes

    In this fourth and final book in Karel Hayes's acclaimed Visitors series, the beloved family of bears gets in another round of adventures as they experience the full enjoyment of a New England autumn. First up the country fair--the bears sneak onto the midway after hours to play the games and be thrilled by the rides. Next comes Halloween, for which the bears all cleverly disguise themselves to gather a load of trick-or-treat candy. And finally there's a big Thanksgiving feast for all the friends of the forest. As always, the bears manage to have all their fun while carefully avoiding detection.

    Thanksgiving in the Woods by Phyllis Alsdurf

    Every year a family and their friends gather in the woods to celebrate Thanksgiving among the trees. Everyone brings something to share and the day becomes a long celebration of family, faith, and friendship. Told in a gentle, lyrical style, this picture book includes warm illustrations of people gathered around bonfires and long tables adorned with candles and food, singing songs and sharing laughter.

    Apple Cake: A Gratitude by Dawn Casey

    In this simple rhyming story from the author of Held in Love, a child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from hazelnuts in the hedge to apples from the tree, eggs from the hens to milk from the cow. Eventually, the family has enough ingredients to make something special… a delicious apple cake!

    Sweep by Louise Greig

    Ed’s bad mood begins as something really small, hardly a thing at all. But before long it grows, gathers pace, and spreads through the whole town.Can Ed sweep his troubles away?

    Otis and the Scarecrow by Loren Long

    On the farm where Otis the tractor lives, the farmer has introduced someone new—a scarecrow to shoo away the pesky crows. But when Otis and the animals greet the scarecrow with friendly smiles, the scarecrow’s frown never leaves his face. So everyone leaves him alone.

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