20 Picture Books to Celebrate Fall
As autumn leaves start to fall and the weather turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a good book. Picture books are a great way to celebrate the beauty and magic of the fall season with children. Here are 20 picture books that capture the essence of fall:
1. “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert – Follow the journey of a leaf man as he travels through the fall landscape.
2. “The Little Yellow Leaf” by Carin Berger – Join a little yellow leaf as it overcomes its fear of falling from the tree.
3. “Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf” by Lois Ehlert – Explore the life cycle of a tree through vibrant illustrations.
4. “We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt” by Steve Metzger – Join a group of friends as they embark on a leaf hunt.
5. “In the Middle of Fall” by Kevin Henkes – Discover the changes that occur during the fall season.
6. “Fletcher and the Falling Leaves” by Julia Rawlinson – Join Fletcher the fox as he tries to save his favorite tree’s leaves.
7. “Fall Walk” by Virginia Brimhall Snow – Take a stroll through nature and explore the sights and sounds of fall.
8. “The Little Scarecrow Boy” by Margaret Wise Brown – Follow the journey of a little scarecrow boy as he seeks his purpose.
9. “Awesome Autumn: All Kinds of Fall Facts and Fun” by Bruce Goldstone – Learn fascinating facts about autumn in this educational book.
10. “Hello, Harvest Moon” by Ralph Fletcher – Witness the beauty of the harvest moon and the creatures that come out at night.
11. “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak – Experience the transition from summer to autumn through lovely illustrations.
12. “Fall Mixed Up” by Bob Raczka – Enjoy the silliness of a mixed-up fall season with this playful book.
13. “Pumpkin Soup” by Helen Cooper – Join Duck, Cat, and Squirrel as they make delicious pumpkin soup in their autumn kitchen.
14. “The Apple Pie Tree” by Zoe Hall – Follow two children as they watch an apple tree change throughout the seasons.
15. “Autumnblings” by Douglas Florian – Dive into a collection of charming and whimsical fall poems.
16. “When the Leaf Blew In” by Steve Metzger – Explore the chaos caused by a single leaf blowing into a barn.
17. “Fall Is Not Easy” by Marty Kelley – Discover the challenges faced by an autumn leaf as it tries to find its color.
18. “The Littlest Pumpkin” by R. A. Herman – Join the littlest pumpkin on a magical Halloween adventure.
19. “Too Many Pumpkins” by Linda White – Follow Rebecca Estelle as she discovers the joy of pumpkins.
20. “We Planted a Pumpkin” by Rob Ramsay – Learn about the journey from seed to pumpkin in this delightful book.
These picture books are sure to create a cozy and enchanting fall reading experience for both children and adults alike. Happy reading!