Favorite Fall Books for Kids

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect time to curl up with your little ones and dive into the magic of fall books. Whether you’re looking to inspire creativity, teach about the changing seasons, or simply enjoy cozy stories together, there’s no shortage of wonderful children’s books that celebrate all things autumn. Below, I’ve compiled a list of our favorite fall reads that are sure to engage and delight kids of all ages.

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Favorite Fall Books for Kids

Before the fall season sneaks up on us, I want to share the best children’s books about fall we’ve discovered in our home! Toddler books about autumn are always just so sweet, and there’s something about fall book illustrations that I just love.

If you have favorite fall children’s books or storytime books about fall you think I should add to this list, let me know!

We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt – Join three friends on a fun leaf-finding adventure! This bouncy new version of the popular song begs to be read out loud.

Nature Stories: Little Acorn – A captivating and beautifully illustrated padded board book that will ignite young minds with wonder and curiosity about the mysteries of nature.

It’s Fall! – Break out your fuzzy socks and cozy scarves! Bring on the doughnuts, cider, and pies! It’s time for corn mazes, trick-or-treating, and all the Thanksgiving food you can eat.… It’s fall!

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves! – An autumnal twist on the classic song from the bestselling There Was an Old Lady series for kids! You’ll never guess what she’ll swallow next!

It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse! – Mouse is excited for fall because that means it is time to decorate pumpkins! But one is missing. Where could it have gone? This is the perfect Halloween book for the very youngest reader and is just the right book to get kids and budding artists inspired to work on their own Halloween crafts.

The Berenstain Bears Fall Family Fun – Featuring The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat and The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin, this full-color storybook is the perfect fall-themed addition to your Berenstain Bears collection!

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

Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn – Pete the Cat isn’t sure about the changing of the seasons from summer to autumn. But when he discovers corn mazes, hay rides, and apple picking, Pete realizes there’s so much to enjoy and be thankful for about autumn.

The Leaf Thief – 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.

I Spy Autumn – Discover the magic of autumn with ‘I Spy Autumn,’ a delightful and educational activity book perfect for curious little ones!

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