Fall is a wonderful time of year for many people, especially preschoolers as they head off to school for the first time. There are lots of ways to celebrate the autumn season, from raking leaves to going apple picking to reading books. Here are some fun preschool books about fall to check out.
The Leaf Thief
Authored by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater, The Leaf Thief is a great read for kids ages four and up. Squirrel adores counting the leaves on his tree, from red and orange leaves to gold and brown ones. But when one of his leaves goes missing, Squirrel goes on a quest with his friend Bird to find the leaf thief among their many forest friends. This book explores the many aspects of change, from seasonal changes to the anxiety that change can instill.
Apple Picking Day
Apple Picking Day!, a Step Into Reading Book, is written by Candice Ransom and illustrated by Erika Meza. Follow an adventurous sister and brother team as they celebrate fall with a trip to their local apple orchard. Your child will love this easy rhyming Step 1 early reader. Take the journey with them as they frolic through the rows of apple trees, racing against other kids to pick the best apples. Featuring large type and easy words, this Step 1 Reader pairs rhymes and rhythmic text with colorful picture clues to help preschoolers begin to read.
A Very Big Fall
This fun picture book, authored by Emmy Kastner, helps little readers find the joy in change. In A Very Big Fall, adventurous Birch, grumpy Maple, and nervous Oak all start to feel the changes when the cool breezes start to blow, bringing a crispness to the air. This colorful book explores how new situations can be quite scary but they can also be thrilling.
We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt
Join in on the adventures of three friends as they embark on a fun leaf-finding journey. Follow them as they hike over mountains and through forests to collect all kinds and colors of leaves so that they can jump in the pile and play in them. We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt, written by Steve Metzger and illustrated by Miki Sakamoto, offers rhyming text and lyrical sound effects that children will love.
Biscuit and the Great Fall Day
A “My First I Can Read Book”, Biscuit and the Great Fall Day is written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by Pat Schories. Perfect for ages three to five, this book explores the beloved Biscuit as he jumps in leaves, picks apples, navigates a corn maze, and takes a tractor ride. Great for celebrating a pumpkin picking trip, Halloween party, or preschool unit on seasons, Biscuit and the Great Fall Day uses basic language, sight word, word repetition, and illustrations to entice emergent readers.
The Berenstain Bears Fall Family Fun
With Berenstain Bears Fall Family Fun, you can enjoy two books in one: The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat and The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin. One celebrates Halloween while the other celebrates Thanksgiving. This classic family paperback book is authored by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain.
Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship
Written by Edward Hemingway, Bad Apple explores the issue of bullying. Mac the apple and Will the worm become quick friends, and enjoy teaching one another games and finishing one another’s sentences. But Mac is called “rotten” and “bad apple” by others because everybody knows apples are not supposed to like worms. Mac is torn about what to do at first. After all, it’s hard to stand up to bullies! But after spending a lonely day without his new friend, Mac decides he wants to be a bad apple with Will and never a sad apple without Will.
Fall Weather: Cooler Temperatures
Fall Weather is written by Martha E. H. Rustad and illustrated by Amanda Enright, and explores how the weather changes when fall descends. When it gets chilly, learn how animals and people prepare for the upcoming season. Part of the Cloverleaf Books™, this nonfiction picture book has lots of kid-friendly text and illustrations for fun learning.
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Fall is one of our favorite times of year here at Country Home Learning Center! From the toddler room to the preschool room, we celebrate the season in many ways, including through the love of books. Contact us today to book a tour.