Fall is the perfect time of year to curl up with a good book! Reading about the fall season is an easy and fun way to help children learn about the beautiful themes, sights and sounds that this magical time has to offer. From books about pumpkins and apples to football and falling leaves, we rounded up our favorite fall books for kids.
“The Scarecrows’ Wedding”, by Julia Donaldson
- Best for ages: 2-6
When two scarecrows are in love, it is time for a big fall wedding! But after meticulously gathering everything they need for the big day, Harry O’Hay goes on a search to find the prettiest pink flowers for his bride, Betty O’Barley. While Harry is gone, Reginald Rake tries to take Harry’s place!
“The Ugly Pumpkin”, by Dave Horowitz
- Best for ages: 3-5
“There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves”, by Lucille Colandro
- Best for ages: 3-5
“Armadilly Chili”,by Helen Ketteman
- Best for ages: 4-8
“A Silly Milly Fall”, by Sheri Wall
- Best for ages: 4-8
“Fletcher and the Falling Leaves”, by Julia Rawlinson
- Best for ages: 4-8
“Our Moon Festival”, by Yobe Qiu
- Best for ages: 4-8
“Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin Picking Plan”, by Catherine Hapka
- Best for ages: 4-8
“The Biggest Apple Ever”, by Steven Kroll
- Best for ages: 4-8
“Dino-Football”, by Lisa Wheeler
- Best for ages: 5-9
The stage is set for Mega Bowl Sunday in the Lava Dome, where a crowd of excited dinosaurs are watching the meat-eating Greenblade Snackers play against the herbivorous Redscales. Told in rhyme with detailed, cartoon-like illustrations, sports fan and dinosaur lovers alike will enjoy getting in on the action of tackles and touchdowns.
“The Very Last Leaf”, Stef Wade
- Best for ages: 5-7
This book is about a leaf, Lance Cottonwood, learning to conquer his fear of falling. It’s the perfect book to celebrate autumn, the new school year or any transition in life. The book is funny and encouraging and teaches you to overcome your own fears.
“We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt“, Steve Metzger
- Best for ages: 2-4
Toddlers can go on an adventure with three friends. Celebrate fall with them and go on your own leaf hunt. Look at the beautiful colors of autumn and create your own adventure together.
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