Finding a book about fall is not a problem; choosing one is. There are so many wonderful stories with incredible illustrations. Here are a few favorites, both old and new.
Clifford’s First Autumn, by Norman Bridwell: Clifford, as usual, gets into trouble when he explores fall changes.
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf and Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert: The illustrations in these two books are striking. Also includes activities.
Wild Childby Lynn Plourde: Mother Earth says it’s time for bed. A rhyming text, this book may even help with getting little ones off to bed!
Leaves, Leavesby Salina Yoon: This is a board book with flaps and textures that adds a sensory dimension to the story.
What fall books are favorites at your house?
As a change and extension from reading books, it’s important to also tell stories. Ask your child to choose a fall leaf. Either you or your child can be the voice of the leaf and tell about being on a tree and all the things it saw. For example: “I am a leaf. My name is Lucy. I lived at the top of a very big tree and I saw all around. One day a little boy left a bicycle by my tree. He ran off to play with a ball and the bicycle got up and started to chase the ball, too.” Or, choose 2 leaves and let the leaves have a conversation.