🍂 Books to Celebrate Fall 🍂

Fall is my favorite.  

There is so much to LOVE about this season.  The weather, colors, holidays, smells, food....... So. Many. Things to adore.  This time of year just makes me happy, and I enjoy sharing that happiness with my students.  One of the best ways to pass along appreciation for autumn is to read aloud some fantastic books that celebrate the season.  

Below are EIGHT books that make PERFECT read alouds to honor the best season of the year. 

Hello Autumn! by Shelley Rotner (Prek-2)

This book has AMAZING photos that really capture the beauty of fall.  It shows the changes in animals, plants and landscapes.  It also introduces many important concepts using kid friendly language --hibernation, migration, seed dispersal, etc.  

Apples and Pumpkins by Anne and Lizzy Rockwell (Prek-1)

Follow a little girl's journey as she experiences the fall season with apple and pumpkin picking, pumpkin carving and trick or treating.  A great way to show fun that families can have during the fall season!

Leaves by David Ezra Stein (Prek-1)

A fun little story that tells about a bear cub's first fall.  Leaves is a great way to teach young readers about the changing of the seasons and hibernation.

Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell (Prek-2)

Follow a little boy, Tim, as he discovers the life cycle of a pumpkin.  It begins when Tim carves Jack, his fierce and funny pumpkin.  Jack begins to rot, so Tim sets him outside and watches how he changes.  By spring a plant begins to grow!

Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert (Prek-1)

You can't go wrong with a a book by Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert!  Go along on a journey with a man made of leaves as the billowy wind blows! It is a wonderful book to celebrate Autumn and also includes facts on how to identify leaves!

Autumn Leaves by Ken Robbins (K-3)

A great non-fiction read with beautiful photography to help students identify leaves!  

Yellow Time by Lauren Stringer (PreK-2)

Young children are sure to love this beautifully written story which vividly details fall.  Stinger does a fantastic job with the lyrical quality of words she chose--really getting the reader to feel as if they are in "yellow time." 

Full of Fall by April Pulley Sayre (1-5)

With only 2-3 words per page, gorgeous photography and sophisticated vocabulary--this book accessible to readers and listeners of all ages.  

For more books to celebrate fall check out this list from We Are Teachers or PBS Kids.