5 Favorite Fall Picture Books

There are hundreds of fall themed children’s picture books available in libraries and bookstores.  These five fall books remain our all-time favorite fall picture books– kid tested and great for sharing orally during classroom story time and at home snuggled up in a blanket with your children.

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams

This is a delightful book to share with kids.  The little old lady who was not afraid of anything goes for a walk, and encounters some unusual clothing.  Children will love participating as they “help” the reader by clomping shoes, clapping hands, wiggling, nodding their heads and shaking their arms.  This is a great book for younger children  who might have trouble sitting still. It is only a little bit scary.

 

 

 

 

 

The Hallo-wiener by Dav Pilkey

Oscar is a dachshund with a problem; he is constantly teased by others.  He plans a great Halloween, but his mother surprises him with a bun costume, complete with mustard.  Though his trick-or-treating doesn’t go as planned, Oscar turns into a hero by using his wits and saving the day.  He earns the respect of the bullies and keeps us laughing all the while. If you love to change your voice for different characters, you will love this read aloud and children will love hearing it!

 

 

 

 

The Pumpkin Book  by Gail Gibbons

This is an informative and entertaining non-fiction picture book.  As with all of her books, Gail Gibbons brings brightly colored illustrations and plenty of interesting information to help young children learn about the topic.  The Pumpkin Book will easily help teachers achieve literacy standards for close reading of non-fiction text.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting

Mr. and Mrs. Moose are planning a Thanksgiving dinner for all of their friends.  Mrs. Moose asks her husband to get her a turkey. Turkey hides in fear, complete with signs telling others to stay away.  He is captured and marched to the dinner, where much to his surprise and delight, he is a guest, not the main dish.  Children love the surprise ending and enjoy the colorful cast of characters including sheep, goats, a rabbit, and a porcupine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Make an Apple Pie and See The World by Marjorie Priceman

Nothing says fall like fresh apple pie.  In this lively and fun book, a young baker sets out to gather the ingredients to make an apple pie.  It results in an around the world adventure as she travels the globe to gather ingredients including wheat from Italy, an egg from France, cinnamon from Sri Lanka and apples from Vermont.  She makes a pie and invites her friends from around the world to join her.  The book includes a recipe for making apple pie, which makes this a wonderful choice for an afternoon of reading and baking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We hope you enjoy sharing these favorite fall picture books with the young people in your life. 

Happy fall reading,