Our Favorite Fall Books for Kids
Our Favorite Fall Books for Kids features all of the kid-friendly picture books our family loves to read during the months of September, October, and November!
From apples to pumpkins to leaves and Harvest Festivals, this list is perfect for the autumn months!
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Fall Books about Leaves
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves – This series has been a favorite in our house for years. The storylines have always made my kids laugh out loud.
The Leaves on the Tree – This is a simple picture book that does a great job introducing young students to different types of leaves/trees.
We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt – Remember the class story/song “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt”? This book was inspired by that childhood favorite!
Why Do Leaves Change Colors? – This is a non-fiction picture book all about how leaves change colors. This book is part of the Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out book series. I can not speak for every book in that series, but this is one we’ve used for fall learning!
When the Leaf Blew In – This fun read-aloud is fantastic for your encouraging young readers in their reading comprehension skills.
Leaves, Leaves, Leaves – Join the bears in learning about leaves!
In the Middle of Fall – Explore how the world around us changes in the fall.
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves – Celebrate fall with Fletcher the Fox!
Pumpkin Books
The Pumpkin Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs – The sweet story is just one of the seasonal parables available from this author.
Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White – What a heartwarming story! We love this cozy read – what a sweet ending it has.
The Very Best Pumpkin – This pumpkin book has such wonderful illustrations, and I love the way the theme of friendship is woven so beautifully into this story.
P is for Pumpkin – We have shared more about this series here.
From Seed to Pumpkin – This is another non-fiction title from the Let’s-Read-and-Find Out Science Book Series.
Pumpkin Day at the Zoo – The rhyming pattern of this book is so much fun, and the playful animals throughout are adorable.
Books about Acorns
Because of an Acorn – Learn about oak trees!
Earl the Squirrel – Such a fun read by Don Freeman, the author of the Corduroy book series.
Little Acorn – I’ll share more about this one in the board book section below!
The Golden Acorn – Katy Hudson’s books are so whimsical! Laugh-out-loud stories you’ll love reading aloud to your kids.
One More Acorn by Don Freeman – You may recognize this author as the one who created the classic children’s stories about Corduroy bear!
Scarecrow Stories
The Scarecrow – What a beautiful book – another sweet story about friendship.
Otis and the Scarecrow – Loren Long’s series about Otis the Tractor has become so beloved. Her seasonal stories are our favorite!
Scarecrow’s Hat – If the kids in your life are like mine, this will be one they want to read on repeat!
More Fall Books for Children
Hibernation Station – A favorite fall picture book – cuddle up with the adorable animals in this book.
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn – This author has put together a book like this for each change of season. His books are beautiful!
Sophie’s Squash – This is the cutest story! The first time we ever borrowed this book from the library, we fell in love with it.
Berenstain Bears Fall Stories – There are several different ones your family might enjoy!
Peek-Through Picture Books – Such beautiful nature books! Here are a couple that are especially perfect for the fall season.
Fall Board Books for Young Kids:
- Little Owl’s Orange Scarf
- A Little Owl – This entire series by Cottage Door Press is so educational. Each book teaches much about the animal and their habitat. This cute little books are engaging while being jam-packed full of information.
- That’s Not My Owl – This touchy-feely book is great for little hands.
- Who’s Hiding – A Lift-the-Flap book by Skip Hop that toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy.
- Autumn in the Forest – This seasonal lift-the-flap board book from Cottage Door Press is part of the collection of books for every season: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. We have shared more about this series here.
- I Love Fall! – A Touch-and-Feel Board Book – Such a cute and interactive book!
- Fall Stories about Biscuit
- Leaves! – David Ezra Stein has become such a beloved author and illustrator of children’s books.
- Little Acorn – I found this board book at Lidl! While it appears to be for little hands, it does an incredible job of teaching the life cycle of an oak tree.
- Thank You, God for loving me! by Max Lucado
Want to add one of these books to your family’s library?
We have saved all of these favorite fall reads here in our Amazon storefront for you, and we hope you’ll enjoy them as much as we do…
…or simply add these titles to your library list for this week.
Either way, happy reading, friends!
Apple-Themed Books for Fall
Browse our favorite Apple-themed books here.
Interested in a few SIMPLE activities to use along with some of the fall books on this list?
FREE Leaf Hunt Cards – Access Here
We have saved all of our favorite fall books here in our Amazon storefront for you, and we hope you’ll enjoy them as much as we do!
Fall-Themed Activity Packet for 1st-3rd Grade Available Here
Want to see how I keep all of my fall books and activities organized? Check out My Fall Bin! (I also have a Fall Bin I keep in my kitchen – It helps make it easy to keep things festive with our autumn eats and treats!)
BONUS IDEA: Would a basket like this work for you each season?
If you enjoyed this list of Fall Books for Kids, you are also going to want to check out Our Favorite Thanksgiving Books for Kids!
