October 1, 2024 — By Wendy Sachs
Autumn is the perfect season to snuggle up with your little ones and dive into some cozy, fall-themed books! Here are five delightful reads that will get toddlers excited about leaves, pumpkins, and all the fun of fall:
- “We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt” by Steve Metzger
- Join three adventurous kids as they hike through the forest, collecting colorful leaves! Perfect for little nature explorers who love a good adventure (and maybe a snack along the way)! Then you and your little one can have a hunt!
- “Duck & Goose, Find a Pumpkin” by Tad Hills
- Duck and Goose are on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin. This sweet, simple book is full of bright illustrations and a few giggles as the friends search high and low! Cut out a pumpkin and play your own game of find the pumpkin around the house.
- “Leaf Man” by Lois Ehlert
- Ever wonder where leaves go when the wind blows them away? This dreamy book with gorgeous leaf collage art follows Leaf Man as he drifts through fields and forests.
- “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak
- Say “see you later” to summer and “hello” to autumn! This beautifully illustrated book takes kids on a gentle journey through the changing season, perfect for curious minds.
- “Little Blue Truck’s Halloween” by Alice Schertle
- The beloved Little Blue Truck is back, this time for a Halloween adventure! With lift-the-flap fun, your toddler can guess who’s hiding behind each costume. Vroom, vroom, trick or treat! Also this book is a good way to talk about costumes!
So, grab a blanket, a cozy spot, and dive into these fall-themed books with your toddler. Happy reading and leaf-crunching!