Fall Reads  
 
Fall
Amara's Farm
by JaNay Brown-Wood

A young girl named Amara asks readers to help her search for pumpkins on her farm in preparation for a potluck with her friends, in this joyful celebration of cool-weather fruits and vegetables.
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

The delights of autumn are described in mixed-up verse and illustrations, and the reader is challenged to uncover the errors
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
by Kenard Pak

In a simple, evocative conversation with nature, a young girl witnesses how the season changes from summer to autumn.
I'm a Little Pumpkin
by Hannah Eliot

The classic children's song “I'm a Little Teapot” gets a wonderful fall twist. 
It's Fall!
by Renâee Kurilla

This ode to fall, written in sweet and simple verse, celebrates the joys of the season, from jumping in piles of leaves to trick-or-treating to enjoying cider and donuts!
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! 
Little Elliot, Fall Friends
by Mike Curato

Elliot the little elephant and his best friend, Mouse, play hide-and-seek during an autumn vacation in the countryside.
Sweater Weather
by Matt Phelan

This entertaining elegy to fall, patience, and knitting follows Papa Bear as he tells his cubs to bundle up in the cozy sweaters he hand knit, which is easier said than done.
Fall Leaves
by Loretta Holland

Part poem, part silent stage with luminous light-box illustrations, this innovative picture book puts autumn on display to beautifully capture the art and science of season change. 
Hocus Pocus, It's Fall!
by Anne Sibley O'Brien

When the days begin to cool and the leaves change color, the magic of fall is in the air. 
Halloween
Meowl-o-ween
by Diane Muldrow

On Meowl-o-ween, a purr-fectly frightful night where cats spook
trick-or-treaters parading on the streets, a lone kitten is overwhelmed by the crowds until it finds the courage to overcome its fear and anxiety.
Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared
by Suzanne Lang

Hearing strange noises and seeing glowing eyes while braving the jungle on Halloween night, Jim Panzee and his friends remind each other that nothing could be scarier than returning home with no treats! 
Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow
by Ryan T. Higgins

When Bruce the bear's family of mice and geese set out to get him excited about Halloween by telling a spooky story, the campfire tale attracts a ghostly visitor who helps Bruce get into the Halloween spirit.
How to Catch a Witch
by Alice Walstead

When the Halloween Witch opens a magical portal and lets in all the Halloween creatures, the Catch Club Kids set up a trap to catch and creatures and send them back.
How Do Dinosaurs Say Trick or Treat?
by Jane Yolen

In rhyming text, dinosaurs learn the does and do nots of Halloween trick or treating.
The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky
by Jory John

When Bad Seed cannot find an amazing costume for Halloween night, he postpones trick-or-treating for everyone else until he finds the perfect one.
The Crayons Trick or Treat
by Drew Daywalt

The Crayons from the #1 New York Times best-selling The Day The Crayons Quit are back in this hilarious Halloween story that finds Purple Crayon teaching the rest of the box what to say when they ring doorbells on Halloween night. 
10 Spooky Pumpkins
by Gris Grimly

Putting a spooky twist on a favorite preschool rhyme, this Halloween read-aloud picture book follows one little girl as she travels through the countryside, encountering many Halloween creatures along the way! 
Trick or Treat, Crankenstein
by Samantha Berger

Plagued by costume disasters, pumpkin-carving nightmares and a terrible toothache, Crankenstein fears that this will be the crankiest Halloween EVER. 
Pig the Monster
by Aaron Blabey

The world's greediest pug and candy-fueled glutton, Pig has some tricks up his sleeve to get tons of TREATS! TREATS! TREATS!
Thanksgiving
Teeny Tiny Turkey
by Rachel Matson

This teeny tiny turkey doesn't know what to bring to a harvest party with all of her friends. Will she find the perfect way to help and be thankful?
Little Mole Gives Thanks
by Glenys Nellist

Disappointment turns into gratitude when Little Mole's fancy forest feast does not go according to plan.
Keepunumuk: Weeãachumun's Thanksgiving Story
by Danielle Greendeer

Told in a Native tradition, this Wampanoag story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving shows how the Native people, who already lived on the land where the pilgrims settled, helped the pilgrims survive their first winter.
I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for Kids
by Sheri Wall

Thanksgiving is a time to come together with our loved ones and give thanks for all that we have. Kids will learn how to be thankful for the people and world around them as they delight in an exciting Thanksgiving adventures.
Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration
by Jack Bishop

The creators of the best-selling The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs share the recipe-complemented story of a girl who manages her difficulties with sensitivities to food colors and textures on a courageous Thanksgiving that finds her searching for a classic apple pie she truly loves. 
How to Catch a Turkey
by Adam Wallace

When a turkey hears that he is going to be on stage for the school's Thanksgiving show, he gets stage fright and flees, a situation with hilarious consequences.
The First Thanksgiving
by Kim Dean

A whimsical lift-the-flap story finds Pete starring in an uproarious Thanksgiving school play in spite of stage jitters that rattle even the coolest of cats.
Bear Says Thanks
by Karma Wilson

To say thanks, Bear throws a feast for his friends, who each bring a delicious dish to share, but when Bear discovers his cupboards are bare, he wonders what to do.
Friendsgiving
by Nancy Siscoe

The creators of Snow Much Fun! depict the Thanksgiving celebration of hand-sewn animal characters Berry, Ginger and Willow, who establish a new tradition while joining friends old and new to bask in the bounty of the season. 
Dino-Thanksgiving
by Lisa Wheeler

The dinosaurs enjoy a variety of Thanksgiving Day activities, including preparing favorite recipes, playing touch football, telling stories, and eating together.
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