This blog post is all about the Best Fall Books for Kids.  Fall is such a wonderful time for kids to explore the magic of the season through books! As the leaves change colors and the air grows crisp, there’s a special charm in stories that celebrate harvest, traditions, and the beauty of nature’s transformation.  As a Mom of two I love changing out the books for my kids seasonally and throughout the year with holidays, family celebrations, and in the Mountains to celebrate the change of seasons. Autumn in the mountains is certainly spectacular! We love getting to watch each of the seasons’ change and each has its own unique beauty. There is something very magical about the cool crisp mornings of Fall, the tapestry of Fall colors woven across the mountainscape, and during Fall the sun starts to set earlier making stories at bedtime extra special. This blog post highlights the Best Fall Kids Books. Â
Curating Your Child’s Library
As a Mom, I take great joy in selecting books for my children to build their libraries. We prioritize finding special books as gifts for holidays, birthdays, and fun themes for our children to explore. We love to use our credit card reward dollars to build our kids’ libraries with a special focus on fun and engaging seasonal and travel books. Each book we choose is a new adventure, transporting them to far-off places and diverse cultures without ever leaving home. From illustrated tales of iconic destinations to captivating stories about different customs and landmarks, we love to use books to spark their curiosity and ignite their imaginations. By investing in our children’s library, we’re not only creating a collection of wonderful stories but also nurturing their sense of wonder and excitement about the world. It’s a meaningful way to combine our passion for travel and learning to ensure our kids have endless opportunities to explore and dream through the pages of their favorite books.
The Best 16 Fall Kids Books
There is nothing like Carolina in the Fall! The mountains light-up with a kaleidoscope of stunning colors of rust, orange, yellow, red, and brown and there is a natural excitement about the bursts of fall colors. This excitement is carried over into our family ritual of storytime. We select fall kids books that celebrate nature, faith, and creativity. Here are the 16 Best Fall Kids Books to get your child excited about the magic of fall:
Fall Kids Books that Celebrate Nature
One More Acorn by Don Freeman
This book has a beautiful origin story. From the beloved author of “Corduroy,” “One More Acorn” was posthumous published, in 2010. Don Freeman died in 1978, his son, Roy, inherited his father’s work and discovered the original story and artwork, set in Washington, D.C., about a squirrel gathering nuts for the winter. The project was unfinished, so Roy partnered with his father, thirty years after his death, to bring this story to life.
“One More Acorn” by Don Freeman captures the essence of fall through the eyes of a charming squirrel. The squirrel’s quest to find one more, perfect acorn, taking him on a delightful journey through the beautiful autumn landscape of Washington, D.C.
Earl the Squirrel by Don Freeman
Another classic by Don Freeman. Even though this one was published in 1962, “Earl the Squirrel“ has an adorable story and has charming illustrations.  The story revolves around Earl, a spirited and adventurous squirrel who lives in a large oak tree and is constantly seeking new adventures and finding creative solutions to problems.
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson and Tiphanie Beeke
“Fletcher and the Falling Leaves” by Julia Rawlinson, is a delightful Fall kids book that beautifully captures the essence of autumn through the experiences of a charming fox named Fletcher. Fletcher is deeply concerned when he notices that the leaves are falling from his favorite tree. Fletcher loves his tree and its vibrant green leaves that adorn it, so when the leaves start to turn colors and drop to the ground, he becomes worried that something might be wrong. Through the story Fletcher tries to understand what is happening, he seeks reassurance from his friends and attempts various ways to save the leaves. Through his journey, Fletcher and children learn about the natural process of autumn and the change of seasons.
The Fox Went Out On a Chilly Night by Peter Spier
“Need I say more it’s the Caldecott Honor Book from 1962! The beautifully detailed illustrations are stunning and perfectly captures the New England countryside during the peak of Autumn. “The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night” by Peter Spier is a classic children’s book that brings to life a traditional folk song, “The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night.” It follows the adventures of a clever fox who sets out on a chilly night to find food. The fox is on a quest to steal some chickens from a nearby farm.Â
A Farm Prepares for Winter Sleep Tight Farm by Eugenie Doyle
“Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Prepares for Winter” by Eugenie Doyle, is a charming and educational story that explains the process of a farm preparing during autumn for the winter season. Published in 2012, this book is celebrated for its warm narrative and beautiful illustrations. Each part of the story depicts a different aspect of farm life, from harvesting crops, gathering firewood, to caring for animals, storing supplies, and all of the preparations that are essential for the farm’s survival during the winter.
The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger
Fall is certainly all about change and “The Little Yellow Leaf” by Carin Berger celebrates change and bravery. The story centers around a little yellow leaf at the peak of Fall that is hesitant to let go of its branch. As the wind begins to blow and the other leaves fall to the ground, the little yellow leaf feels scared and unsure about leaving its familiar spot. It watches as the other leaves float away, each one embracing the change with confidence. Throughout the journey, the leaf learns about the beauty and excitement of change. With the support of the natural world around it, the little yellow leaf eventually finds the courage to let go and embrace its new adventure.
Little Acorn by IglooBooks
A sweet book about an acorn, “Little Acorn” by IglooBooks is a charming children’s book that explores themes of growth and transformation. The story follows a small acorn as it begins its journey in the natural world. At the start of the book, Little Acorn is tiny and filled with potential but unsure of what lies ahead. As the seasons change, Little Acorn undergoes various stages of growth and transformation.
Fall Leaves by Loretta Holland
“Fall Leaves” by Loretta Holland takes children on a journey through the colorful changes of leaves as they shift from green to vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow. “Fall Leaves” captures the essence of autumn by highlighting different aspects of the season, such as falling leaves, harvest time, and the preparations for winter.
The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry
This one is a new pick this Fall. “The Scarecrow” by Beth Ferry is a heartwarming story that focuses on friendship, family, and the changing seasons.Â
The scarecrow in the story, stands alone in a field, feeling somewhat forgotten and neglected as the seasons pass. Despite being made of straw and old clothes, the scarecrow has a kind heart and a sense of hope. As winter approaches, the scarecrow begins to feel the chill and wonders if it will ever find companionship. The crow and scarecrow become unlikely friends showing how the simplest acts of kindness can transform into friendship. As a Mom, I love this because it shows how our capacity to love grows and multiplies.Â
Fall Kids Books that Encourage Faith
The Oak Inside the Acorn
For any parent looking to encourage their children’s faith, “The Oak Inside the Acorn” by Max Lucado, is an impactful children’s book that imparts a powerful message for children about potential, self-worth, and faith in God. The story begins with a small acorn that is filled with potential but is unsure of its purpose. The acorn dreams of becoming something grand, but it feels limited by its small size. As it reflects on its potential, the acorn learns about the purpose it holds within itself. With encouragement and faith, the acorn starts to grow and eventually transforms into a majestic oak tree. Acorns and oak leaves are a perfect symbol of Fall. And “The Oak Inside the Acorn” brings in meaningful discussions to your Fall books for kids collection.
The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs
A story of faith and transformation, “The Pumpkin Patch Parable” uses a pumpkin patch to convey a message of faith and God’s love and care. In the story, a farmer tends to his pumpkin patch with care, nurturing the pumpkins as they grow from seeds into large, vibrant pumpkins. The farmer’s diligent work and care of the pumpkins are used to explain spiritual growth and the transformative power of God’s love and care to children. “The Pumpkin Patch Parable” teaches children about the importance of patience, care, and love in personal growth and development. It also serves as a reminder of the nurturing role that faith and kindness play in helping individuals reach their full potential.
A Pumpkin Prayer by Amy Parker
“A Pumpkin Prayer” by Amy Parker is a delightful children’s book that blends the festive spirit of Fall with a meaningful prayer of gratitude and faith. In the story, a young child carves a pumpkin and, as they do, reflects on their blessings and prays for guidance.
Fall Kids Books that Encourage Creativity
We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
“We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt” by Steve Metzger, illustrated by Miki Sakamoto, is an engaging and playful picture book that celebrates the wonders of fall through an adventurous leaf hunt through a colorful autumn landscape. As they explore their surroundings, they search for various types of leaves, each with its own unique shape and color.
Look What I did with a Leaf by Morteza E. Sohi
“Look What I Did with a Leaf,” by Morteza E. Sohi celebrates creativity and nature.  The story revolves around a young child who finds a simple leaf and, using imagination and artistic flair to transform a variety of leaves into a variety of delightful works of art.
This book encourages children to develop their childlike wonder and creativity to see everyday objects in a new light. Seth Godin once said, “Great innovations, powerful interactions and real art are often produced by someone in a state of wonder.” As a firm believer that creativity has to be continually developed, I’m always looking for opportunities to encourage children to develop their own creativity.    Through the child’s imaginative use of the leaf, the story highlights the beauty of nature and using your imagination.
Lift a Flap Surprise Autumn in the Forest by Rusty Finch
This is easily one of my kids favorite books! They even request to read this book for bedtime throughout the year. “Lift-a-Flap Surprise: Autumn in the Forest” by Rusty Finch is an engaging and interactive children’s book with a playful approach to exploring the fall season.Â
In this book, children discover hidden surprises in the forest and animals preparing for winter. The interactive nature of the flaps makes your child’s storytime experience more engaging and educational as children enjoy the magic of discovery through interactive reading. Lift a flap books are also very memorable. I have fond memories reading these books as a young girl with my family.
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Fall Kids Books - Book Shelf Decorations
Red Fox wearing shirt and Overalls
This charming fox plush toy is ideal for the fall season! With its yellow shirt and gray overalls, the Fox is the perfect fall companion. This cute lovey is cozy and a cute companion for toddlers and young children, the perfect size for little hands or book wall shelves.
And note the decorative foxes used in our Fall kids book line up and display are from the Dollar Tree. It’s always great to find good deals on cute and seasonal items. If anyone is interested in similar finds, checking out local Dollar Tree stores for seasonal decorations can be a great way to score some bargains!
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Wool Felt Pumpkin Garlands
Love these little pumpkin garlands for our Fall kids book displays! These sweet pumpkin garlands are made of felted wool and feature both white and orange pumpkins. These garlands have a neutral aesthetic on their own. I purchased an additional bag of green wool balls to restring this set of garlands to add more color for our Fall kids book displays. And another highlight of this pair of pumpkin garland is how economical they are to add color to your fall kids book display.
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Green Felted Wool Balls
To achieve the look of the fall garlands in the photo we removed all of the felted orange and white balls and pumpkins and added in the green wool felted balls to add more color to the Fall kids book displays.
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