7 Picture Books that Feel Like Fall

Mouse’s First Fall, by Lauren Thompson, illustrated by Buket Erdogan
A sweet rhyming book about a mouse and his friend, Minka, who play outside on a fall day. They point out colors and shapes of leaves that they see in autumn. They even decide to jump in a bunch of leaves, just like we do! This is a cute and happy read for young children who will want to make their own pile of colorful leaves after reading this book.

In the Middle of Fall, by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek
Beautifully illustrated, this book all about fall features many elements of nature, such as orange pumpkins, squirrels, colorful leaves, and red apples. Kids will enjoy looking at the pictures while listening to the story, and it will make the everyone want to go outdoors and make new fall memories. This one is also perfect for preschool read-alouds!

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, by Kenard Pak
Forest creatures like foxes, blue jays, and chipmunks, insects such as butterflies and walking sticks, and flowers like asters and phlox, take center stage in this wonderfully illustrated picture book. Children will enjoy the visual delights while imagining their own times in the fall. This is a beautiful story for the entire family. 

Fancy Nancy and the Fall Foliage
Fancy Nancy loves all the fall leaves in her yard. She and her family decide to rake them up together. Nancy wants to make a craft with some of the leaves, but she has already made a scrapbook and leaf prints before. So what will she think of next? A sweet read about family and fall perfect for welcoming the new season.

Pumpkin Soup, by Helen Cooper
This is a favorite of my family’s and is all about three animals, Cat, Squirrel, and Duck, who like to make pumpkin soup. The three furry and feathery friends can’t decide who should be head chef, though! Will they be able to make the soup after all, or will it be a disaster? This is a fun and imaginative story with fantastic illustrations that you will enjoy reading for autumn bedtimes. 

Peppa’s Windy Fall Day 
For Peppa the Pig fans, this book all about fall is sure to please. Peppa and her family decide to go to the park on a fall day. They discuss why the leaves change color, play ball, and enjoy the day together…but what happens when the windy autumn weather makes the ball roll away? A cute picture book that is fun for the whole family.

Awesome Autumn: All Kinds of Fall Facts and Fun, by Bruce Goldstone
A picture book filled with facts and practical knowledge about autumn weather, including clothing choices as well as why leaves change and fall. Children interested in science will enjoy hearing about the reason behind the beautiful colors. This book might also be good for a class to read and discuss when learning about seasons.