Fall Into a Good Book!
Celebrate the season with pumpkins, cozy sweaters, and these great books!

Picture Books
Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert book cover
Leaf Man
by Lois Ehlert

A man made of leaves blows away, traveling wherever the wind may take him.
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert book cover
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf
by Lois Ehlert

A child describes the growth of a maple tree from seed to sapling.
Leaf Trouble by Jonathan Emmett book cover
Leaf Trouble
by Jonathan Emmett
 
A young squirrel panics when the leaves on his tree change color and fall, but he feels better when his mother tells him about autumn.
It's Fall! by Linda Glaser book cover
It's Fall!
by Linda Glaser

A child experiences the colors and textures of fall.
Fall Leaves Fall by Zoe Hall book cover
Fall Leaves Fall!
by Zoe Hall

When fall comes, two brothers enjoy catching the falling leaves, stomping on them, kicking them, jumping in piles of them, and using them to make pictures. Includes a description of how leaves change through the year.
The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming book cover
The Leaf Thief
by Alice Hemming

When leaves start disappearing as autumn approaches, Squirrel is befuddled by this development and wonders if there is a leaf thief on the loose! 
In the Middle of Fall by Kevin Henkes book cover
In the Middle of Fall
by Kevin Henkes

Introduces concepts and vocabulary of fall--autumn colors, changes in plants and animals . . . and wind, which soon leads to the next season.
It's Fall! by Renee Kurilla book cover
It's Fall!
by Renee Kurilla

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! 
Fall Ball by Peter McCarty book cover
Fall Ball
by Peter McCarty

Bobby and his friends wait all day for school to end and for their chance to play outdoors in the fall weather.
Fall with Lily and Milo by Pauline Oud book cover
Fall with Lily and Milo
by Pauline Oud

Taking a basket and wagon to explore the woods on a rainy autumn day, Lily and Milo collect nuts, apples, mushrooms and colorful leaves while meeting animal friends, from a squirrel to a hedgehog, who follow them back home. 
Sweater Weather by Matt Phelan book cover
Sweater Weather
by Matt Phelan
 
The air is crisp, and the leaves are bright—it’s the perfect autumn day to enjoy the outdoors. Papa Bear instructs his cubs to put on their sweaters, and patiently waits downstairs. When he checks on them, he learns that getting ready is no simple task. But even if this lovable bear family misses out on their planned outing, the evening sky still holds a beautiful surprise.
Bella's Fall Coat by Lynn Plourde book cover
Bella's Fall Coat
by Lynn Plourde

A picture book about the fall season, centering on Bella, a little girl who has outgrown but does not want to give up her favorite coat made by her grandmother, and how she deals with the inevitable change to something new.
Fall Mixed-Up by Bob Raczka book cover
Fall Mixed Up
by Bob Raczka

The delights of autumn are described in mixed-up verse and illustrations, and the reader is challenged to uncover the errors.
Who Loves the Fall? by Bob Raczka book cover
Who Loves the Fall?
by Bob Raczka

Rhyming text and illustrations portray the sights and sounds of autumn, from "rakers, leapers, and corn crop reapers" to "trickers, treaters, and turkey eaters."
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson book cover
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
by Julia Rawlinson

When his favorite tree begins to lose its leaves in the fall, Fletcher the fox worries that it is sick, but instead a magical sight is in store for him.
Apples and Pumpkins by Anne F. Rockwell book cover
Apples and Pumpkins
by Anne F. Rockwell

In preparation for Halloween night, a family visits Mr. Comstock's farm to pick apples and pumpkins.
In November by Cynthia Rylant book cover
In November
by Cynthia Rylant

Describes the autumn activities and traditions that November's cooling temperatures bring.
On a Gold-blooming Day: Finding Fall Treasures by Buffy Silverman book cover
On a Gold-blooming Day : Finding Fall Treasures
by Buffy Silverman
 
As autumn begins, plants and animals in nature begin to change in all kinds of ways to prepare for winter.
I Know It's Autumn by Eileen Spinelli book cover
I Know It's Autumn
by Eileen Spinelli

A rhyming celebration of the sights, smells, and sounds of autumn, such as pumpkin muffins, turkey stickers on spelling papers, and piles of raked leaves.
Leaves by David Ezra Stein book cover
Leaves
by David Ezra Stein

When he is unable to reattach the fallen leaves to the trees during a crisp autumn day, a young bear decides to give up and take a nap, yet when he finally awakes, an entire season has passed as he opens his eyes to a beautiful spring day and a new bounty of green leaves hanging on the branches above.
Yellow Time by Lauren Stringer book cover
Yellow Time
by Lauren Stringer

A lyrical ode to that magical time in autumn when the leaves turn yellow.
If You Find a Leaf by Aimee Sicuro book cover
If You Find a Leaf
by Aimée Sicuro

A young artist draws inspiration from the leaves she collects-each of which sparks a new idea.
A Fall Ball for All by Jamie Swenson book cover
A Fall Ball For All
by Jamie Swenson

The autumn wind invites all the creatures of the forest to its Windfall Ball. At the ball, they'll celebrate the end of autumn and the coming of winter with a grand feast.
The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tafuri book cover
The Busy Little Squirrel
by Nancy Tafuri

With the air crisp and the leaves falling from the trees, Squirrel knows that his time to prepare for the winter months ahead is limited as he scurries about to gather everything he will need before the first snowflake falls.
Mouse's First Fall by Lauren Thompson book cover
Mouse's First Fall
by Lauren Thompson

With the bright colors of autumn all around them, Mouse and his friend, Minka, delight in the wonders of nature on a perfect fall day, including a free-falling dive into a super-sized pile of leaves.
Early Readers
Fall Leaves by Don L. Curry book cover
Fall Leaves
by Don L. Curry

A child describes all the fun to be had with fallen leaves.
The Autumn Leaf by Carl Emerson book cover
The Autumn Leaf
by Carl Emerson

When Old Oak's last leaf refuses to drop in the autumn, Emma and Owen try to get it to let go.
The Best Fall of All by Laura Godwin book cover
The Best Fall of All
by Laura Godwin

Happy the dog and Honey the cat enjoy playing outside on a fall day.
Flat Stanley and the Missing Pumpkins by Lori Haskins Houran book cover
Flat Stanley and the Missing Pumpkins
by Lori Haskins Houran

Using his unique abilities to help his relatives with farm chores, Flat Stanley wonders if being flat will be of any use when his uncle's prized pumpkins begin disappearing right before a country fair pumpkin contest. 
Fall Leaf Project by Margaret McNamara book cover
Fall Leaf Project
by Margaret McNamara

When Mrs. Connor explains that children in other parts of the country do not experience the same colorful autumn as they, the kids decide to gather up a collection of their favorite leaves and send them to other classrooms in other states so they can take part in the fun of fall as well. 
Mr. Putter and Tabby Ring the Bell by Cynthia Rylant book cover
Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell
by Cynthia Rylant

While enjoying autumn weather and activities, Mr. Putter, realizing how much he misses going to school, takes his cat Tabby, their adventurous neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry, and her cake-loving dog Zeke to "Show and Tell."
Nonfiction
The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons book cover
The Pumpkin Book
by Gail Gibbons

Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Includes instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds.
Animals in Fall by Jenna Lee Gleisner book cover
Animals in Fall
by Jenna Lee Gleisner

Describes the behavior of animals in the fall, as squirrels gather nuts, bears build fat by eating a lot, and geese fly south.
Awesome Autumn by Bruce Goldstone book cover
Awesome Autumn
by Bruce Goldstone

A seasonal tribute to the dynamic qualities of autumn combines colorful photographs, lively text and classic craft ideas that celebrate highlights ranging from falling leaves and migrating animals to football games and Halloween costumes. 
I Eat Apples in Fall by Mary Lindeen book cover
I Eat Apples in Fall
by Mary Lindeen

Examines different properties of fall apples, including such things as color and shape. 
I Pick Fall Pumpkins by Mary Lindeen book cover
I Pick Fall Pumpkins
by Mary Lindeen

Explores many aspects of fall pumpkins, describing colors, shapes, and size. 
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Last updated 8/22.
 
 
 
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