Books About Fall

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Cooler weather, pumpkin spice everything, and rustling leaves are seen by many to signal the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. Full of autumn vibes, the cozy, fall-themed picture books, mysteries, thrillers, romances, and witchy reads on this list are great for a quiet night in, celebrating autumn. For other fall-ish reads, check out Halloween Books and Books That Inspire Kids to Be Grateful.

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Squirrels and birds on a branch look through a window topped by orange leaves to see a multi-racial family gathered for a meal.

BOOK

Gather Grateful

age 2+

Animals outside, family in, get together in cozy fall story.

Megan Litwin Picture Book (2025)

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BOOK

Peter Rabbit and the Pumpkin Patch

age 2+

Beloved rabbits return in comforting Halloween tale.

Beatrix Potter Holiday (2013)

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BOOK

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

age 2+

Great Halloween treat won't spook small ones.

Laura E. Williams Picture Book (2005)

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BOOK

A Big Mooncake for Little Star

age 3+

Girl sneaks nibbles, mooncake wanes in cozy bedtime charmer.

Grace Lin Picture Book (2018)

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BOOK

Bear Has a Story to Tell

age 3+

Gentle story of friendship, patience, and storytelling.

Philip C. Stead Picture Book (2012)

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Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter book cover: Big sister and little brother dressed in coats, hats, and scarves walk down a hill with deer following

BOOK

Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter: Kenard Pak's Changing Seasons

age 3+

Gorgeous art of fall's shift to winter in comforting story.

Kenard Pak Picture Book (2017)

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Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn book cover: A child walks towards red-leafed trees from green-leafed trees; a large Dalmation follows, a bird leads

BOOK

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn: Kenard Pak's Changing Seasons

age 3+

Soothing, lovely walk through end of summer, start of fall.

Kenard Pak Picture Book (2016)

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Skeletown: Más. ¡Menos! book cover: Skeleton characters eating corn on the cob

BOOK

Skeletown: Más. ¡Menos!

age 3+

Vibrant tale of opposites set in Day of the Dead-like world.

Rhode Montijo Picture Book (2024)

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An orange-brown squirrel grasps yellow and red leaves in it's arms, framed by two trees

BOOK

The Leaf Thief, Book 1

age 3+

Laugh-out-loud story has lessons on autumn, compassion.

Alice Hemming Picture Book (2021)

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BOOK

Windows

age 3+

Artful glimpse of boy's walk in his neighborhood at dusk.

Julia Denos Picture Book (2017)

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Fall Is for Beginnings book cover: Near a tree turning color, a diverse bunch of kids run toward school on the first day

BOOK

Fall Is for Beginnings

age 4+

Lively look at a new school year and expanding friendship.

Rajani LaRocca Picture Book (2025)

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BOOK

Little Elliot, Fall Friends

age 4+

Sweet tale of friendship in luscious fall country setting.

Mike Curato Picture Book (2017)

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BOOK

Otis and the Scarecrow

age 4+

Tractor reaches out to silent friend in tale of empathy.

Loren Long Picture Book (2014)

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BOOK

The Apple Pie That Papa Baked

age 4+

Folksy artwork enlivens tasty web-of-life tale.

Lauren Thompson Picture Book (2007)

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The Humble Pie book cover: A golden-crusted pie with large eyes and a smiling face standing near apples

BOOK

The Humble Pie: The Food Group, Book 8

age 4+

Great communication and kindness in this fun picture book.

Jory John Picture Book (2025)

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BOOK

The Little Yellow Leaf

age 4+

Great lesson for kids who are afraid to try something new.

Carin Berger Picture Book (2008)

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BOOK

The Complete Tales & Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh

age 5+

Beloved, classic stories and poems in one volume.

A. A. Milne Animals (1996)

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Cartoon vampire girl holding a pumpkin

BOOK

Amelia Fang Series

age 7+

Vampire's fun adventures feature wordplay, silly characters.

Laura Ellen Anderson Fantasy (2019)

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BOOK

Jim Henson's Enchanted Sisters: Autumn's Secret Gift

age 7+

Magic and rainbows unite for a sweet early chapter book.

Elise Allen , Halle Stanford For Beginning Readers (2014)

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BOOK

Ghosts

age 8+

Insightful, moving graphic novel of sisters facing fears.

Raina Telgemeier Fantasy (2016)

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