![]() In it, a tree describes each of the four seasons and why, for a tree, autumn is by far the most difficult. If you want an autumn book that will make your kids giggle, this one is a slam-dunk. For years, as every other tree goes through seasonal cycles, Little Tree holds on until his friends gently encourage him to be willing to let nature take its course. Those leaves kept him cool all summer long and there seems no reason to mess with a good thing. In this one, a tree is determined to hold on to his leaves, even though everyone else has dropped theirs. ![]() Loren Long’s books are so gentle and sweet and this autumn book is just exactly as wonderful as you’d expect from him. Despite his best efforts, he can’t get them to go back on the trees, so he hunkers down for a long winter nap. Leaves is no exception, following a young bear who is experience his first autumn and can’t quite figure out why all the leaves are falling off the trees. I love David Ezra Stein ( Pouch! is probably my favorite of his, although we got The Nice Book in our Bookroo subscription earlier this year and that one is also delightful). I’m pretty sure we read this book 100 times last year and I still enjoyed it (almost) every time. Until fall arrives and hundreds of new pumpkins start sprouting from the buried seeds. When a giant pumpkin topples off a passing truck, Rebecca promptly shovels dirt over the smashed pumpkin and forgets about it. Rebecca grew up eating pumpkins and now she HATES them. Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White, illustrated by Megan Lloyd And the cycle of life continues on, accompanied by magical die-cuts that show how everything in nature connects, beginning with an acorn. Beginning with an acorn, the book traces the growth of a tree where a bird builds a nest. I got a copy of this beautiful autumn book last year and I’ve loved it ever since. Schaefer and Adam Schaefer, illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon ( Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by the same author is also excellent too)īecause of an Acorn by Lola M. The illustrations are made from real leaves and it’s just such a fun book that lends itself perfectly to fall activities for kindergarten and elementary school age children. As fall comes on and the cold winds start blowing, Leaf Man has to move on with those winds. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a list of fall books that didn’t include Leaf Man. Originally published in 1988, this is one of those perfect fall books for preschoolers as a young girl spends the day outdoors picking apples and selecting just the right pumpkin. It’s not your typical picture book, but it’s really nifty.Īpples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell, illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell The illustrations are absolutely stunning and it’s the sweetest story about one little leaf that is still holding on as winter approaches.įor every child who has asked a million questions about falling leaves, this striking photo book features thirteen trees with life-size photographs of the leaves and the tree itself, plus details about how to identify it. Of all the children’s books about fall, this is probably my very favorite. This is just the coziest autumn book, perfect for now and for Thanksgiving! Humans, animals and nature all react to the changing seasons, as the trees change, animals store food and prepare to hibernate and families gather around to celebrate the holidays. In November by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Jill Kastner Of course, as the season progresses and winter comes on, the little squash (named Bernice, naturally) starts to get soft and spotty and Sophie has to make a big decision. Of all the fall books we’ve read, I don’t know that any delight my children quite like this one about Sophie who adopts a butternut squash and refuses to let her parents eat it. ![]() I’ve collected some of my favorite children’s books about fall here – these are perfect for reading with a cozy blanket or with some apples you picked yourself (even if that picking happened at the grocery store). The air is cool in the morning, even if by mid-afternoon it’s back in the 90s, and obviously we’re stocking up on picture books about autumn. I love that I finally live somewhere that has a real, stunning fall and I can’t get enough of it! I know autumn isn’t really officially here until much later in the month, but as soon as the calendar flips to September, I’m READY for fall! And if you’d like a printable copy of this list of books about fall that you can take to your library or screenshot on your phone for easy access, just pop in your email address below and it’ll come right to your inbox! Autumn is the perfect time to snuggle up with a big stack of fall books! These 22 children’s books about fall are just right for these cool, crisp days.
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