Fall at the Fair! Books about Fall for young readers

Enjoy this list of fall and fair titles for young readers that follows the theme for our SweetBean Reading Challenge in August!

Updated July 24, 2024
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Bella's fall coat
Plourde, Lynn
Paper Book
This whimsical picture book captures the wonders of fall and the love between a grandma and granddaughter. A perfect read aloud to celebrate fall and winter! Bella loves the sights and sounds of fall--the crinkle-crackle of fallen leaves, the crunch of crisp, red...
A case in any case
Nilsson, Ulf
Paper Book
Gordon is on vacation, and Buffy is the sole detective at the small police station in the forest. It is not easy for a police officer to be alone. Especially when there are strange noises outside the station at night. Buffy decides to seek out Gordon in his little cottage by the lake to ask for help...
Goodbye summer, hello autumn
Pak, Kenard
Paper Book
As trees sway in the cool breeze, blue jays head south, and leaves change their colors, everyone knows--autumn is on its way! Join a young girl as she takes a walk through forest and town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with every flower and...
It's fall!
Kurilla, Renée
Paper Book
An homage to the joys of the season--from jumping into piles of leaves, to trick-or-treating, to baking tasty meals--written in sweet and simple verse by a #1 New York Times bestselling artist. Colors bursting, shadows tall. There's lots to...
The leaf thief
Hemming, Alice
Paper Book
A New York Times Bestseller! Perfect for fans of Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, The Leaf Thief is a funny picture book that teaches kids about autumn, adapting to change, and the seasons. Squirrel loves counting the leaves on his tree--red leaves, gold leaves, orange, and more....
The Maple Festival
Green, Poppy
Paper Book
Sophie Mouse is so excited to help her mother bake treats for Silverlake Forest's big Maple Festival in the fifth book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse. It's finally fall in Silverlake Forest, and that means it's time for the annual Maple Festival! The animals have heard it is...
Playtime for restless rascals
Grimes, Nikki
Paper Book
A child's job is to play-Mom knows this and makes sure they're up and ready to get to work! When it comes to play, this kid is an expert. Mom watches as they dance in puddles, swing high, jump into piles of leaves, and make snow angels. They're hard at work, and when Daddy comes home, they play even...
Sweater weather
Phelan, Matt
Paper Book
What a perfect autumn day! Papa Bear tells his cubs to bundle up in the cozy sweaters he knitted for them--but that is easier said than done. Award-winning author-artist Matt Phelan has created a hilarious and warmhearted ode to fall, patience, and knitting. Sweater Weather will be...
Truly, madly, sheeply
Frederick, Heather Vogel
Paper Book
The Pumpkin Falls Private Eyes face a pumpkin snatcher and a haunted farm in the fourth and final "cozy mystery" (Booklist) of the Edgar Award-nominated middle grade series from the author of the beloved Mother-Daughter Book Club books. It's autumn in New England and Truly...
Yellow time
Stringer, Lauren
Paper Book
Lauren Stringer celebrates the coming of autumn in this exuberant, joyful ode to that magical time when the leaves are changing color and the animals are preparing for winter. Children and animals alike excitedly anticipate yellow time, when the trees release their colorful...

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