Fall Picture Book Recommendations

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There are a few things that we look for to signify the arrival of Fall. The change in weather from warm to cool causes us to grab a cozy warm cardigan or light jacket. There’s a change in the color of the leaves from green to beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow. For me, it’s going to a farm for hayrides, apple picking, and apple cider. For you, it might be all things pumpkin—spice, pie, carving, and picking! 

Inspired by nature’s beauty, many families enjoy the Fall season to create many memories. In the midst of all the doing, we can sometimes forget to slow down. We can make many unforgettable memories in the slower moments. For example, my family enjoys getting lost in the adventures of books for some hearty laughs and warm smiles. I’ve put together a few suggestions of beautiful Fall picture books for you to enjoy with your young ones. I invite you and your family to grab some warm apple cider (or a pumpkin spice latte for yourself) and snuggle up on the couch with a few of these great Fall reads.

Books about Fall

• Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
• The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade
• The Berenstain Bears’ Harvest Festival by Mike Berenstain
• Hello, Harvest Moon by Ralph Fletcher
• Little Acorn by IglooBooks

Books about Apples

• Autumn is for Apple Pie by Wendy Dunham
• Apple Picking Day! by Candice Ransom
• Peppa Goes Apple Picking by Meredith Rusu
• Curious George Apple Harvest by H.A. Rey
• Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship by Edward Hemmingway

Books about Pumpkins

• A Pumpkin for Peter by Beatrix Potter
• Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White
• Duck & Goose Find A Pumpkin by Tad Hills
• Pumpkin Day! by Candice Ransom
• Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan by Catherine Hapka

Books about Halloween

• Boo To You by Lois Ehlert
• Halloween Howls Holiday Poetry by Bennett Hopkins
• Happy Halloween, Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
• Herbert’s First Halloween by Cynthia Rylant
• Monster Needs A Costume by Paul Czajak

Books about Thanksgiving

• Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
• Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard
• The Autumn Visitors by Karel Hayes
• Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade by Melissa Sweet
• A Very Thankful Prayer by Bonnie Rickner Jensen

These are just a few suggestions to get you started. What other Fall picture books would you recommend? (Find more of my Fall Picture Books recommendations here.)