Fall Reads  
 
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.
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.
I'm a Little Pumpkin
by Hannah Eliot

The classic children's song “I'm a Little Teapot” gets a wonderful fall twist. 
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! 
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!
Little Bunny, Fall is Here!
by Deborah Marcero

A bunny and his friends explore the wonders of fall.
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. 
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.
Sweater Weather
by Matt Phelan

Papa Bear tells his cubs to bundle up in the cozy sweaters he hand knit, which is easier said than done.
Bella's Fall Coat
by Lynn Plourde

Bella, a little girl who has outgrown but does not want to give up her favorite coat made by her grandmother, has to learn to deal with the inevitable change to something new.
Scooper and Dumper : The Pumpkin Parade
by Lindsay Ward

On the night of the pumpkin parade, Scooper and Dumper head to Maybelle's farm to round up the pumpkins but ghostly noises from the cornfield make them uneasy until they discover the source, making the Autumn celebration even more fun!
Halloween
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!
Creepy Sheepy
by Lucy Ruth Cummins

Sleepy Sheepy wants his costume to be creepy and unique, so on Halloween night he becomes a Sheepwalker sheep.
The Crayons Trick or Treat
by Drew Daywalt

The Crayons 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. 
This Little Monster
by Dori Elys

Follow a group of adorably spooky friends as they prepare for the ultimate Halloween night and gentle haunts as a shy ghost looms nearby, hoping to be invited to the celebration.
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.
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! 
Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween
by A. A. Livingston

Grizelda the Green, a witch who despises Halloween, hatches a plan to keep the festivities away, but unexpected surprises make her love the holiday.
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.
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.
Thanksgiving
Peyton Picks the Perfect Pie: A Thanksgiving Celebration
by Jack Bishop

Peyton is determined to confront her fear of new foods by finding a Thanksgiving pie she truly likes, even if it's flaky, lumpy, or chunky.
Little Book of Thanks From Brown Bear and Friends
by Eric Carle

Join Brown Bear and his friends in a joyful, rhyming celebration of gratitude and the world’s simple wonders.
The Crayons Give Thanks
by Drew Daywalt

This laugh-out-loud story starring the Crayons shows readers there are so many things to be thankful for, everywhere we look.
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.
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 helped the pilgrims survive their first winter.
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.
I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for Kids
by Sheri Wall

Follow three different families as they celebrate their unique traditions, share acts of kindness, and express gratitude in small but meaningful ways.
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.
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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