25 Picture Books That Are Perfect for Fall

Isn’t Fall such a cozy season? I love the beautiful fall leaves, excuse to wear sweaters and the glorious crisp smell, but my favorite part of fall is probably cuddling up in front a fireplace with a good book. Below is a list of 25 of our favorite books for Fall. Most of them are directly about Fall, but there are a few that aren’t strictly about Fall. I still included them though because something about them, like the illustrations, still give me all those lovely “Fall vibes” so I thought they fit right in. So put some on hold at your local library and cuddle up for some delightful Fall reading!

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Woodland Dreams by Karen Jameson and Marc Boutavant- In this book a girl and her dog was home one Fall night through the forest. Along the way they spot wildlife settling down for the night.

Little Elliot, Fall Friends (Little Elliot, 4) by Mike Curato- Little Elliot and his best friend mouse love the city, but they head off into the country to see what Autumn looks like there and are greeted by beautiful fall leaves, pumpkins, apple pie and more.  Such a sweet story and fun tribute to the season.

“Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” by Kenared Pak- The story is really simple as it is about a child who goes on a walk the last day of summer through the forest and their city and watches the subtle change from summer to fall together.. 

“Storm” by Sam Usher- We love this seasonal series from Sam Usher and this one may be my favorite. I love it’s celebration of fall with this Grandfather and his Grandson.

“Hungry Bunny” by Claudia Rueda- This book is an interactive one that is loads of fun and my children love “playing along”. It’s perfect for everyone who is “team apples” in the Fall.

“Yellow Time” by Lauren Stringer- This is one of my absolute favorite books about Fall. The gorgeous illustrations that depict whirling, swirling yellow leaves give me all the Fall vibes and make me want to jump into a pile of leaves.

“Hedgehugs: Autumn Hide and Squeak” by Steve Wilson and Lucy Tapper- We are big fans fo the Hedgehugs and we love this autumn adventure where they make a new friend and play a little hide and seek.

“Tree” by Britta Teckentrup- This lovely book celebrates all the seasons through a treee. The pages feature fun cut outs and it is a delight to go through.

“Apples and Robins” by Lucie Felix- This book has clever cut outs that “play” with the illustrations in such an entertaining way. My kids and I think it is genius!

“Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert- This book is perfect for pairing with the “beyond the book craft” of creating your own leaf people with leaves from your yard. Plus, it is so much fun on its own.

“The Pruwahaha Monster” by Jean-Paul Mulders , Jacques Maes and Lise Braekers- This book celebrates the playful bond between parent and child through a Fall story that has a delightful surprise ending. A favorite for sure.

“Tidy” by Emily Gravett- In this story we meet a badger who takes tidying up seriously and even tries to tidy up all the leaves and bits of nature around them until they are reminded that some things are best left “wild”.

Oak Leaf by John Sanford- Follow a leaf as it falls of a tree and swirls around on a small adventure as it reaches it’s destination. This one will have you wondering if any of the fall leaves you see outside had a similar journey.

Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves’ Hidden Colors by Mia Posada- This is one of the better picture books that I have seen that explains the process of leaves changing colors. A great nonfiction read for fall.

Apples for Little Fox by Ekaterina Trukhan- Little Fox is on the case of the missing apples and the end resolution is one that is a delightful surprise. A fun book that is sure to make you smile.

The Very Last Leaf by Stef Wade and Jennifer Davison- This story is about a little leaf who is afraid of making the jump and falling from his tree. It goes through is process of gaining courage, making the leap and the satisfaction that comes from it. Love!

This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers- We love Oliver Jeffers and this tale about a child who thinks that they own a moose (who actually is wild with several “self proclaimed owners”) is a cheeky book that is a fun reminder that “wild is wild” and that’s okay.

In the Middle of Fall by Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek- This is a lovely little tribute to Fall and the joys that it holds. It is a great general book about the season that is perfect for introducing it.

Poppy and Sam and the Search for Sleep (Poppy and Sam, 3) by Cathon- This is a delightful graphic novel and picture book hybrid. It tells the story of Poppy and Sam as they get ready to try and hibernate for winter.

Fall Leaves by Loretta Holland and Elly MacKay- This book is gorgeous and has some great nonfiction information that explains the season of Fall. A visual delight that we love.

How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward and Diana Sudyka- There honesty isn’t much about this book that is specifically Fall, but for some reason it honestly gives me all the Fall vibes and makes me want to go on a Fall birdwatching walk.

Bess the Barn Stands Strong by Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia and Katie Hickey- This is a beautiful story of resilience and strength as an old barn withstands storm after storm to keep the barn animals that she loves safe.

A Fall Ball for All by Jamie A Swenson and Chiara Fedele- This book is charming! In the story a bunch of woodland animals all get together for a Fall Ball to celebrate their favorite season.

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost and Vivian Meneken- This book illustrates some of the text form Robert Frosts famous poem and the fall illustrations have me swooning along with the text.

My Four Seasons (LITTLE GESTALTE) by Dawid Ryski and Amy Visram- this book celebrates all four seasons and is positively fantastic. Its large format and I love the vintage/minimalist vibe of the illustrations.

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