Autumn Picture Books

This collection of autumn picture books will allow you to share the beauty of the fall season with younger children.
Updated October 2, 2022
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In the middle of fall.
Henkes, Kevin.
Paper Book
Watch the world transform when fall comes! In the middle of fall, it takes only one gust of wind to turn the whole world yellow and red and orange.  Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes's memorable text introduces basic concepts...
Red leaf, yellow leaf.
Ehlert, Lois
Paper Book
In this innovative and colorful work of early nonfiction from Caldecott Honor-winning author Lois Ehlert, little ones are introduced to facts about trees. Ehlert blends bold graphics, vibrant colors, and precise details in her watercolor collage alongside found objects like seeds, fabric,...
Fletcher and the falling leaves.
Rawlinson, Julia
Paper Book
Celebrate fall with the sweet and charming Fletcher the fox! As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is? Join Fletcher and find out. . . . ...
Pumpkin soup.
Cooper, Helen
Paper Book
By the Kate Greenaway Medalist Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their pumpkin soup the same way every day. The Cat slices up the pumpkin, the Squirrel stirs in the water, and the Duck tips in just enough salt. But one day the Duck wants to stir...
Autumn story : Primrose meets the harvest mice /
Barklem, Jill
Paper Book
One of the Brambly Hedge series, now available in paperback. It tells the story of the little mice of Brambly Hedge.
In November /
Rylant, Cynthia
Paper Book
In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter. And people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends. Cynthia Rylant's lyrical language and Jill Kastner's rich, cozy paintings capture the...
Wild child /
Plourde, Lynn
Paper Book
"Time for bed," Mother Earth said. "Not for a while," said her wild child. "A song, first.I need a songto play in my headbefore going to bed."So Mother Earthgave her child a song....But then this wild child wants a snack and PJs and a kiss....Lynn Plourde's text snaps and crackles like the leaves of...
Leaves.
Stein, David Ezra
Paper Book
Flora's very windy day.
Birdsall, Jeanne
Paper Book
When Flora and her pesky little brother, Crispin, are whisked away by a swirling and swooping wind, she gets the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to give her brother away. With tempting offers from a dragonfly, the man in the moon, and even the wind itself, she will find it difficult...
Leaf man /
Ehlert, Lois
Paper Book
Ride the wind and drift east with Leaf Man in this autumnal classic by Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert, perfect for young readers returning to school in the fall. Fall has come, the wind is gusting, and Leaf Man is on the move. Is he drifting east, over the marsh and...
Apples and pumpkins.
Rockwell, Anne F.
Paper Book
"When red and yellow leaves are on the trees," a little girl goes with her parents to a farm where they pick apples and choose "the best pumpkin of them all." Back home, she helps to carve a grinning jack-o'-lantern face on the big orange pumpkin, which guards their doorstep on halloween night while...
The little yellow leaf.
Berger, Carin
Paper Book
A story for anyone who has ever been afraid of facing the unknown--and a celebration of the friends who help us take the leap. A New York Times Best Illustrated Book. It's autumn. The apples are crisp, the pumpkins are orange, the geese are flying south, and brightly colored leaves are...
Summer green to autumn gold : uncovering leaves' hidden colors /
Posada, Mia
Paper Book
Yellow and red, orange and brown--fall is full of color! This nonfiction picture book, written and illustrated by Mia Posada, beautifully explains why leaves change color in fall. It highlights both the eye-catching colors of the season and the science behind the colors. Back matter offers...
Strega Nona's harvest /
DePaola, Tomie, 1934-
Paper Book
At harvest time, this beloved "grandmother witch" shares the bounty of the season! In this humorous tale, Strega Nona attempts to teach Big Anthony about gardening and the importance of orderly planting. But when Big Anthony does not follow her directions and uses her...
Bella's fall coat.
Plourde, Lynn
Paper Book
Bella loves the sights and sounds of fall--the crinkle-crackle of fallen leaves, the crunch of crisp, red apples, the honking and flapping of migrating geese. She wants the season to last forever. She also wants her fall coat--the one her Grams made especially for her--to last forever. But the...
Sophie's squash.
Miller, Pat Zietlow.
Paper Book
Kids will love this playful story of of a unique fall friendship between a girl . . . and her squash! On a trip to the farmers' market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting her mom cook it, she names it Bernice. From then on, Sophie brings Bernice...
Wonderfall.
Hall, Michael, 1954-
Paper Book
This beautiful and informative picture book follows a single tree through the fall season, from the end of summer to winter's first snowfall. A great read-aloud for home and the classroom by the New York Times-bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo and Red: A Crayon's Story.<...
I know it's autumn.
Spinelli, Eileen
Paper Book
I know it's autumn when we rake the leaves in piles, when doorstep jack-o'-lanterns wear their crooked smiles ... Leaves are falling, geese are flying, and warm coats are -- reluctantly -- being worn to school. That can mean only one thing: It's...
Fall mixed up.
Raczka, Bob
Paper Book
Every autumn comes the bear.
Arnosky, Jim.
Paper Book
Each autumn, just before the onset of winter, a bear shows up in the rugged woodland behind a family farm. Via his simple text and large-format watercolor paintings, author/illustrator Jim Arnosky depicts the change of seasons and the ritual of hibernation in "a beautiful, imaginative, and...
When autumn falls /
Nidey, Kelli
Paper Book
As September fades, a new season begins. Leaves and temperatures tumble. And, as autumn falls, new colors and smells gradually replace the heat and intensity that was summer. Autumn means the beginning of something new and crisp and familiar.
It's pumpkin time!
Hall, Zoe, 1957-
Paper Book
A brother and sister get an early start on Halloween by planting a pumpkin patch. "A bumper crop of entertainment and basic know-how." - Publishers Weekly
Full of fall /
Sayre, April Pulley.
Paper Book
Discover the magic--and the science--behind fall leaves with this companion to the celebrated Raindrops Roll and Best in Snow. With gorgeous photo illustrations, award-winning author April Pulley Sayre explores the transformation trees undergo in fall. The book...
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...
How many seeds in a pumpkin? /
McNamara, Margaret
Paper Book
Mr. Tiffin and his students explore skip counting and estimation in a fun pumpkin-themed classroom experiment! This book makes a wonderful read-aloud companion to any math or science curriculum, and it's a fun way to reinforce counting skills at home. "How many seeds are in a...
Mouse's first fall.
Thompson, Lauren
Paper Book
One cool day Mouse and Minka venture out to play. From leaves of all colors -- red, yellow, orange, and brown -- to leaves of all shapes and sizes -- from pointy to round -- Mouse learns that fall is a season full of fun! And before the day is done he just might take the...
The apple pie tree /
Hall, Zoe, 1957-
Paper Book
Two sisters rejoice as the colorful blossoms on their tree develop into big, red, and ready-to-pick apples. This concept book about how things grow includes an easy recipe for apple pie. "An appealing study for young children." - Kirkus Reviews
Pumpkin countdown.
Holub, Joan
Paper Book
Fall has come, and what better way to celebrate than a field trip to the pumpkin patch! From 20 name tags on coats all the way down to 1 last pumpkin song, the class counts everything in sight! Follow along in this sweet, rhyming picture book, with interactive counting on each spread. Count the 8...
Otis and the scarecrow.
Long, Loren
Paper Book
FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING ILLUSTRATOR OF MATT DE LA PENA'S LOVE AND WATTY PIPER'S CLASSIC THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD On the farm where Otis the tractor lives, the farmer has introduced someone new-a scarecrow to shoo away the pesky crows. But when Otis and the...
Fall leaves fall! /
Hall, Zoe, 1957-
Paper Book
Awesome autumn /
Goldstone, Bruce
Paper Book
What is autumn all about? This comprehensive celebration of all things autumn will show you! Autumn is awesome! Leaves change color. Animals fly south or get ready to hibernate. People harvest crops and dress up as scary creatures for Halloween. And then there are pickup...
Fall leaves.
Holland, Loretta
Paper Book
Autumn is in the air: days grow shorter and nights are long. Birds leave, flowers, too. Apples and temperatures fall--then snow! Part poem, part silent stage, this luminous picture book puts autumn on display and captures the spirit of change that stays with us long after fall leaves....
Fall ball.
McCarty, Peter
Paper Book
Bobby and his friends wait all day for school to end and for their chance to play outdoors in the fall weather. Flying leaves, swirling colors, and crisp air make the perfect setting for a game of football with Sparky the dog. The kids are surprised by how quickly it gets dark, and...
Too many pumpkins.
White, Linda, 1948-
Paper Book
With countless unwelcome pumpkins to deal with, Rebecca Estelle turns disaster into a celebration.One day, years and years later, white-haired Rebecca was busy not eating pumpkins when--SPLAT--a giant pumpkin fell off an overloaded truck and smashed into her yard. She buried the mess so she wouldn't...
Penguin and Pumpkin.
Yoon, Salina.
Paper Book
Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon's beloved character Penguin helps his brother in Penguin and Pumpkin--a charming picture book that's perfect for fall. Penguin's curiosity about fall sends him on a journey to a faraway farm. But his younger brother...

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