![]() Whether you’re looking to grow your mind, escape your reality, or all of the above, our favorite books of fall are what you need. They speak to these fractured times, examining weighty ideas about race, class, gender, and privilege, yet they also whisk us away to fantastical worlds, where houses contain oceans and spurned women transform into mythical monsters. Our favorite books of fall are formally adventurous, taking shape not just as novels, stories, and books of nonfiction, but as lyric arrangements and anthologies. What better way to fill up the long, cold nights than with a blanket and a book?įrom living legends to literary newcomers, heavily reported nonfiction to fantastical fiction, luckily this season in publishing has something for everyone. What’s left to do, you ask? The answer, of course, is to read. You’ll have to check this book out to see what I mean.Six staggering months into the coronavirus pandemic, you’ve likely binged every television show on your interminable list, constructed every jigsaw puzzle you own, and maybe even baked bread. A reverso poem is one in which the second half repeats the lines from the first half. What’s very cool is that book is written as a reverso poem. You’ll fall in love with the sweet baby owl in this poetic book about a young owl’s nighttime adventure. Owl Sees Owl, by Laura Godwin & Rob Dunlavey ![]() Together, they find beauty and wonder in the fall foliage. This is a sweet book about a little girl and her grandpa. Perfect for kids with short attention spans. ![]() I love the simple text and gorgeous, soft illustrations in this gentle introduction to Fall. A bonus is that the book features a multi-racial family (a Caucasian mother and an Asian father). “When the morning light comes late … when Daddy brings my jacket from the storage box … when the class makes acorn art …” and so it goes. On each page, the narrator notices something different that tells her autumn is here. It has engaging pictures and just the right amount of text. This is a cheerful book that may be worth owning, especially if you are a classroom teacher of preschool through first grade. My Two is learning to name all his colors, and the first one he latched onto was yellow – making this a perfect book for us! While my Four felt the story was boring, I liked the delightful artwork and gentle text. I will be honest, though, and tell you that my Four disliked it. This would be a great mentor text for teaching kids to write their own books in the same style. “Hello! Now that the cool winds have come, we love how our branches sway in the sun.” I love the way the young girl has conversations with the flowers, creatures, and weather as the season changes into winter. Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, by Kenard Pak He’s too busy! The short story and sweet illustrations make this perfect for toddlers. He’s too busy to nibble a pumpkin with Mouse, rest on a branch with Bird, or hop rocks with Frog. This is a simple book about a squirrel getting ready for winter. The Busy Little Squirrel, by Nancy Tafuri I love the simple, cheerful text – and the fact that it rhymes, which is always a plus when choosing books for toddlers and preschoolers. My Two and Four loved taking turns opening them after the magic words. This is a gorgeous book with hinged pages. This sweet, vibrantly colored book was a favorite of my Four. But the coat is worn out, and Bella is too big for it. Our favorites were the pictures of squirrels flying south for the winter (suspended by red balloons), and kids taking big bites out of caramel pumpkins.īella loves her Fall coat – that Grams made especially for her – to last forever. ![]() We get a hint that things are mixed up on the very first page: “Every Septober, every Octember, Fall fills my senses with scenes to remember.” The rhymes are cute, but it’s the illustrations that steal the show. My Four and I giggled as we read this funny book about things that aren’t quite right during the Fall season. Lots of silly fun while also teaching kids about the seasons. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. Instead of turning into traditional fall colors, its leaves are colored like a rainbow, a giant smiling emoticon, polka dots, a hamburger (our favorite!) and more. Zillow has 183 homes for sale in Fallbrook CA. This is a delightful rhyming book about a tree who struggles to change its colors for fall. Down below, you can click on any of the images for even more books about fall … apples, pumpkins, leaves, scarecrows, Halloween, and Thanksgiving! Over the years, I’ve shared quite a few book lists about fall – because I absolutely love this season! I’ll start this post with a list of general books about fall. Check out my giant list of fall books for preschool and up!
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