My Favorite Fall Picture Books
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Fall is the perfect time to read all about harvest, animals preparing for winter, apples, the changing leaves, and more!
Please note all book descriptions are from the publisher.
"It's Corn Picking Time" by Jill Esbaum, Pictures by Melissa Crowton
Neal Porter Books, Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3, 40 pages
Hop in the tractor and ride along with a corn farmer in this rhyming read-aloud full of things that clack, whoosh, and roll!
It’s corn-picking time, and the farmer has all her tools ready! The cornhead gobbles the stalks. The spreader spits out chaff. The grain wagon fills with corn!
This is the farmer, whose happy heart leaps
at the sight of those first golden, glorious heaps!
Corn-picking time is a favorite season on author Jill Esbaum’s family farm, and the joy is sure to be shared by young lovers of tractors, trucks, and all manner of machines. Rhyming text pairs with Melissa Crowton’s colorful illustrations for a high-energy read kids will ask for again and again. Check out the copious information found at the end of the book to discover more about life on a farm.
"Fall Parade" by Camelia Kay, Illustrated by Allyn Howard
ABRAMS, Ages 4 to 8, 32 pages
Celebrate the colorful autumn season with this playful and vibrant ode to the arrival of fall in all its glory from author Camelia Kay and illustrator Allyn Howard.
Here comes fall! Follow Daddy and Baby Fox as they welcome a festive parade of autumn fun, with falling leaves, shiny red apples, acorns, and all of their beloved friends.
A charming picture book companion to Spring Parade, perfect for sharing as part of seasonal lessons and just for snuggling.
"The Secret of Fall" by John Coy, Illustrated by Kristen Adam
Sleeping Bear Press, Ages 6 to 7, Grades K to 3, 32 pages
Through engaging text and charming artwork, young readers are invited to explore how and why leaves change color. And perhaps, after fall's secret is revealed, we learn something about ourselves and our own distinct beauty.
Each season has its own qualities that set it apart. Winter, with its stark-white crust of snow, turns even a mundane scene into a sparkling fairyland. Spring, along with her many shades of green, brings a promise of new beginnings. Summer gifts us with long, lazy days of endless blue skies and the scent of freshly mown grass. But fall has a magic, a secret, all its own. It offers a kaleidoscope of textures, smells, and colors. But what's behind those glorious colors we see among the treetops and upon the leaf-covered ground? Are leaves more than what they seem?
Back matter delves into the science behind photosynthesis.
"The Pumpkin Seed's Secret: A Life Cycle Poem" by Hannah Barnaby, Illustrated by Cédric Abt
Sourcebooks Explore, Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3, 40 pages
Curiosity and coziness shine in this modern picture book about the pumpkin life cycle.
A picture book full of heart and hominess, The Pumpkin Seed's Secret reveals the life cycle of a pumpkin with clever and cozy rhyme. With each page turn, the pumpkin becomes something new – it's a seed, a flower, a house, a face, and more! Extensive back matter on pumpkin life cycle stages, other fun pumpkin facts, and a recipe are included. A perfect book for home and school libraries!
A pumpkin is a seed.
A plain little seed with a secret inside,
A pocket, a pip with a new life to hide.
To hide and to hold
As springtime unfolds,
A pumpkin begins as a seed.
A pumpkin is a sprout.
A curious sprout with one leaf and then two,
A budding, a nudging, a slow peekaboo.
Happy for rain
And sunshine again,
A pumpkin pops out as a sprout.
"In the Autumn Forest" by Daniela Kulot, Illustrated by Daniela Kulot, Translated by Elisabeth Lauffer
Charlesbridge, Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2, 32 pages
A fall storm is coming. Should Fox, Mouse, Crow, and Squirrel worry or not? An autumn seasonal tale centered around community and friendship.
A gentle social-emotional learning picture book for 3-7-year-olds with themes of listening to each other’s feelings, showing compassion, and sharing will resonate with young readers.
When a storm is imminent, the animals debate whether something bad is brewing or not. Fox feels it. Crow sees it. And Mouse listens. But Squirrel insists there's no need to panic.
What happens when the sky clouds over and the wind whips across the land? Is there any benefit to a storm after all?
A friendship-driven social-emotional picture book about listening to one other and appreciating nature's gifts. Continue reading about Fox, Mouse, Crow, and Squirrel in the companion book, In the Winter Woods.
"Fall Day, All Day" by Kari Percival
Rise x Penguin Workshop, Ages 2 to 4, Grades P And Under, 40 pages
From Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Kari Percival comes a joyful celebration of the fall season, inviting children to explore the connections between humans, animals, and nature.
As the leaves change colors and the air starts to crisp, the natural world begins to shift, and so do we. Through vibrant digital woodcut illustrations and lyrical text, award-winning author-illustrator Kari Percival (How to Say Hello to a Worm) captures the magic of fall, inspiring young children to see the ways in which our seasonal routines reflect those of animals and plants in the wild.
An encouraging appreciation for nature, play, and the simple beauty of a fall day.
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