Last Updated on August 17, 2026 by Amanda Leemis
Fall is here, and it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a great book! We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite fall books for preschoolers, filled with colorful leaves, pumpkins, apples, woodland friends, and plenty of autumn fun. Whether you’re reading at home or in the classroom, these stories are a wonderful way to celebrate the season! Check out our Back to School Learning Hub for tons of great activities and crafts focusing on kindness and friendship.
Why Fall Books Are Great for Preschoolers
Fall books are a fun way to help little learners explore the changing seasons while building early literacy skills! Stories about colorful leaves, pumpkins, apples, and woodland animals introduce new vocabulary and encourage children to notice the world around them. Plus, sharing a seasonal story together makes learning about fall extra fun! Now, check out our top 10 list!
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
This is such a cute book about a little fox who shows concern for his favorite tree. It’s leaves are falling off, is there something wrong? Fletcher thinks winter is no fun, that’s until he see his favorite tree glistening with icicles.
Fall Mixed Up
Come check out these beautiful illustrations and discover everything fall has to offer. See apples, pumpkins, even a hot air balloon floating in the sky! Gosh, fall is such a fun season!
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
Join a little girl as she walks through the forest and her neighborhood exploring the changing season! She says goodbye to summer and welcomes the changing leaves, gusts of wind, and beautiful colors.
The Leaf Thief
This is a fall book that preschoolers can read year after year. Squirrel loves his leaves and knows every single one, but when one goes missing, he travels through the neighborhood trying to find the leaf thief! Will he find the culprit?
Hello, Fall!
Fall has all kinds of ways of announcing it’s arrival, leaves fall from the trees, pumpkins get cozy in their patches, and the geese honk as they fly in the sky. Come discover all the ways fall says, “Hello!”.
The Very Last Leaf
This book is so cute! There’s a reason that there is only one leaf left on the tree. It’s afraid of falling. This is a story that all preschoolers can relate to, and it comes with a message of courage and adventure.
The Perfect Pumpkin Pie
These illustrations are fantastic and this chef is crazy! Come figure out how to make the perfect pumpkin pie.
a bear, a bee, and a honey tree
I had to include a little bear in my fall picks! A bear, a bee, and a honey tree, what could go wrong? Hangout with bear as he navigates all the twists and turns of getting his favoirite fall treat.
Pumpkin Day at the Zoo
Just the cover of this book made me want to pick it up! Come hangout at the zoo as your favorite animals snack on the best food ever! Discover how much fun you can have with fluffy friends and a pawful of pumpkin.
Have You Seen My Acorn?
This is an exciting fall mystery book! Can you figure out who stole squirrel’s acorn? Journey through the forest while squirrel interviews his friends. This is a cute book for little investigators!
Free Fall Scavenger Hunt for Pre-K!
Once you’ve read your fall book, head outside with a fun fall scavenger hunt! Color each item that you find on the printable! Look for squirrels, leaves, acorns, pinecones, and more! This is a great way to boost vocabulary skills and enjoy the cool fall weather. Check out Top 10 Halloween Books and Top 10 Thanksgiving Books to keep your fall full of reading! We hope you loved the 10 Best Fall Books for Preschoolers (Hollydog’s Picks!)
Print your free fall scavenger hunt below!
