12 Fall Books for Little Kids

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Cooler weather, leaves changing color, pumpkins, outdoor activities – I love it all. When teaching this season to my students, I love using books to help my students “experience” the fall weather. Here are my favorite 12 fall books. Are you looking for more fall ideas, activities, and printables to do at home or in the classroom? If so click here.

Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert

This playful and whimsical book celebrates the natural world as leaf man floats through it on the wind.

It’s Fall by Linda Glaser

Join a young boy as he describes what happens to plants, animals, and people in the fall.

We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger

Join a group of friends having fun on a leaf finding adventure.

Fall Is Not Easy by Marty Kelley

It’s not easy being a tree! Follow a tree on its journey through changing colors, dealing with squirrels, and kids building forts…

Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson

Fletcher worries about his favorite tree as the leaves begin to fall.

Let if Fall by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

The leaves are turning, apples are being picked, and there are hay rides at the fair. It’s fall!

Scarecrow by Cynthia Rylant

Experience the peacefulness of nature and the serenity of a scarecrow’s existence as he stands and watches over the countryside.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves by Lucille Colandro

Our favorite old lady is back, and she’s at it again! This time she’s swallowing leaves, a pumpkin…can you guess what it’ll be?

Fall Mixed Up by Bob Raczka

Geese hibernate in September? Fall is all mixed up in this delightfully silly book.

The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger

He’s not ready to leave the tree. Join little yellow leaf as he experiences fear of a leap into the unknown.

Little Scarecrow Boy by Margaret Wise Brown

Little scarecrow boy wants to join his father and scare crows in the field, but first he has to practice his scary faces.

Leaves by David Ezra Stein

A charming book about a young bear’s first fall.

To see all book lists featured on A Dab of Glue Will Do, click here. Do you have any favorite fall books that are not on the list? If so, please share in the comments below.

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