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Fall time fun - kids books!

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Fall is such a fun time and these books will make reading time with your little ones so much fun! I hope you enjoy the list!
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Celebrating the Season

As leaves change and the weather gets cooler, these books embrace the changing of seasons and all that comes with it!
 
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In a series of conversations with every flower and creature and gust of wind, she says good-bye to summer and welcomes autumn.
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
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The magic of autumn is captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along Squirrel's forest adventure
The Leaf Thief
 
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A bond like no other, a crow and a scarecrow show the world that two unlikely friends can be the best of friends!
The Scarecrow: A Fall Book for Kids
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As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise.
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
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Ed’s bad mood begins as something really small, hardly a thing at all. But before long it grows, gathers pace, and spreads through the whole town.
Sweep
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While tired farmers and their families are in bed, the harvest moon silently climbs into the sky and starts working its magic.
Hello, Harvest Moon
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This luminous picture book puts autumn on display and captures the spirit of change that stays with us long after fall leaves
Fall Leaves
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Nature Based Fall Books

Nature based fall books are the perfect way to teach your kids about natural cycles of seasons and animals as well!

 
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Wander down the forest path to learn how every tree, flower, plant, and animal connect to one another in spiraling circles of life. An acorn is just the beginning.
Because of an Acorn
 
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There are lots of beautiful fall leaves to find! Three friends have a big adventure hiking over a mountain and through a forest to collect leaves of all kinds and colors
We're Going on a Leaf Hunt
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A gorgeous picture book captures the joy of a family enjoying the outdoors in fall as they explore a broad range of ecosystems, filled with diverse animal habitats, after the summer crowds have left the trails.
When Fall Comes: Nature Connection Guide
 
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Fall has come, the wind is gusting, and Leaf Man is on the move. Is he drifting east, over the marsh and ducks and geese? Or is he heading west, above the orchards, prairie meadows, and spotted cows?
Leaf Man
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In this simple rhyming story from the author of Held in Love, a child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from hazelnuts in the hedge to apples from the tree, eggs from the hens to milk from the cow.
Apple Cake
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Pumpkin Books!

Whether its going to a pumpkin patch, eating pumpkin pie, carving pumpkins, or dressing up as one,  pumpkins are a fall staple!

 
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Mouse is excited for fall because that means it is time to decorate pumpkins! But one is missing. Where could it have gone?
It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse! (If You Give a Mouse)
 
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What will Biscuit find in the pumpkin patch? This fun fall book is perfect for the youngest of readers!
Biscuit Visits the Pumpkin Patch Book
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A classic autumn book about a woman who strongly dislikes pumpkins, but soon finds out how much joy they bring others. This is a perfect book for young gardeners and pumpkin lovers.
Too Many Pumpkins
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From picking out the perfect specimen at the pumpkin patch to carting it home, scooping out the insides, carving a scary face, and finally lighting a candle inside — savoring the familiar ritual of transforming an ordinary pumpkin into a one-of-a-kin...
Pick a Pumpkin
 
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Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their pumpkin soup the same way every day. But one day the Duck wants to stir instead, and then there is a horrible squabble, and he leaves the cabin in a huff. Cooper's story will resonate ...
Pumpkin Soup: A Picture Book
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The first pumpkin Tim ever carved was fierce and funny, and he named it Jack. When Halloween was over and the pumpkin was beginning to rot, Tim set it out in the garden and throughout the weeks he watched it change
Pumpkin Jack
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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday as it's one I use to gather friends and family while creating lasting memories. 

 
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A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play, follow along as students uncover a twist that surprises everyone!
How to Catch a Turkey
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I Am Thankful is an adorable, rhyming storybook that follows three different families as they celebrate the holiday with their own traditions, acts of kindness, and ways of giving back.
I Am Thankful: A Thanksgiving Book for Kids
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In Llama family, giving thanks is an everyday thing, but this Thanksgiving book highlights what we can do when we come together to celebrate as a family!
Llama Llama Gives Thanks
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It's Thanksgiving and this time the Old Lady is swallowing a turkey, a ball, a hat, a balloon, a boat, some wheels, and a horn of plenty!
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey!
 
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The Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade is an iconic part of Thanksgiving. This book is the perfect way to introduce kids to the history behind the show!
Balloons Over Broadway: The Puppeteer Story
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Follow along as the feast is prepared, cousins are greeted, and everyone gathers around the table, all with an extra helping of holiday fun.
The Night Before Thanksgiving
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Halloween

Halloween is so fun when you have young kids. From trick or treating to fall crafts, these books will keep your little ones entertained!

 
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A boy and his family enjoy everything the orchard has to offer, including searching for scarecrows, getting lost in a corn maze, and going on a hayride. Follow this family along for some Halloween fun!
Halloween in the Orchard
 
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Corduroy takes a trip to the pumpkin patch to get ready for Halloween! Follow him on his adventure as he figures out his costume!
Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever!
 
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One grumpy, old tree who doesn't like lights, decorations, or people is determined to be different. Get ready to meet the Halloween Tree!
The Halloween Tree
 
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A sweet and gently offbeat story of loneliness, bravery, and friendship that is sure to be a treat for little ghouls and goblins everywhere.
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost
 
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Ollie and her cat Pumpkin are out frolicking on a beautiful fall day when they come upon a tiny kitten shivering in a pile of fallen leaves. Ollie warms the kitten up and the three become fast friends!
The Little Kitten
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It’s Halloween and Brother and Sister can’t wait to go trick-or-treating with all of their friends, but when someone in the group encourages the kids to play a trick, things don’t go as planned
The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat
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Beep! Beep! It’s Halloween! Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party.
Little Blue Truck's Halloween
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Halloween activities take center stage in this sweet beginning reader about Mittens.
Happy Halloween, Mittens
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Chapter Books

The perfect fall chapter books for older kids or advanced readers! I loved goosebumps and the magic tree house when I was younger, so I had to include a few!

 
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Did you know that there is an underwater pumpkin carving contest? Or that the U.S. Defense Department has a zombie apocalypse plan? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that there are more Halloween emojis than there are U.S. states?
Weird But True Halloween: 300 Spooky Facts
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Olive, Peter, Sarah, and Lizzie are getting ready for Halloween. This year, they’re planning a zombie hayride and a haunted barn party.
A Fall for Friendship
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When two best friends make a plan for revenge. It involves two scary pumpkin heads. But something's gone wrong. Way wrong. Because the pumpkin heads are a little too scary. A little too real.
Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns (Goosebumps 36)
 
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Jack and Annie are on a mission to find—and inspire—a musician that brings happiness to millions of people. After traveling to New Orleans, Jack and Annie come head to head with some real ghosts, and discover the world of jazz when they meet a young ...
A Good Night for Ghosts (Magic Tree House)
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Having become classics of our time, the Harry Potter eBooks never fail to bring comfort and escapism. With their message of hope, belonging and the enduring power of truth and love, the story of the Boy Who Lived continues to delight generations of n...
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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When autumn arrives on 141st Street, the Vanderbeekers are busy helping Mr. Beiderman get ready for the New York City Marathon and making sure the mysterious person sleeping in the community garden gets enough to eat.
The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found
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After finally adjusting to life on a family farm with two brand new step-sisters, a young girl faces an even bigger challenge - figuring out where she fits in at her first year in middle school. This middle grade graphic novel explores family, friend...
Apple Crush
 
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The cornfields are sparse. Grandma and Grandpa seem worn out. And the single scarecrow has been replaced by twelve evil-looking ones.Then one night Jodie sees something really odd. The scarecrows seem to be moving. Twitching on their stakes. Coming a...
The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (Goosebumps 16)