Preschool: Autumn (Fall) Theme Books

Preschool Learning Tools > Seasons > Fall > Books

Fall Is Here! I Love It!
By Elaine Good / Good Books

"From the Publisher:" Elaine W. Good's lyrical prose and Susie Shenk Wenger's captivating watercolors come together to portray the life of a rural child in this delightful seasonal series. "The garden needs to be put to sleep," Mommy tells her little boy in Fall Is Here! I Love It! Through the eyes of a child who lives in the country, children encounter autumn in all its splendor. "When Mommy and I take a hike to pick the last tea in the meadow, our sweaters are too warm, so we take them off. Along the fence pokeberries are growing. We squash some, watching their dark purple juice stain our fingers." For ages 3-6. 9 1/4 x 10 1/2. 32 pages, paperback.

----------

Hello, Harvest Moon
By Ralph Fletcher / Houghton-mifflin

While tired farmers and their families are in bed, the harvest moon silently climbs into the sky and starts working its magic. For some, it is the nightly signal to rise and shine. It is time to hunt, to work, or to play in the shadows. For a little girl and her cat, it is an invitation to enjoy the wonders of the night and a last flood of light before the short days of winter set in. With an evocative text and radiant illustrations, this companion to Twilight Comes Twice offers a glimpse of nature's nightlife long after bedtime. Grades P-3, Ages 4-8. Hardcover, 32 pages.

----------

Red Are the Apples
By Marc Harshman / Harcourt Brace

What can you find in an autumn garden? A harvest of bright colors, and lots to explore. COme share a day of big orange pumpkins, shiny purple eggplants, juicy red apples, an bright blue skies - a day of fall fun and abundance.

----------

Clifford: 1st Autumn
By Scholastic Trade

A story about Clifford before he became a Big Red Dog, and was still a Small Red Puppy. Here Clifford experiences the seasonal changes as summer turns into fall. Color illustrations accompany the text.

----------

51267: Why Do Leaves Change Color? A Let&quot;s-Read-and-Find-Out Book, Stage 2

Why Do Leaves Change Color? A Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Book, Stage 2
By Betsy Maestro / HarperTrophy

Most children have jumped into piles of leaves or helped their parents rake the yard, and everyone has wondered: Why do leaves change color? This book explains the magical process of how leaves change their color in autumn. You'll also find activities that a child can do with leaves, and even a list of places known for brilliant fall colors that readers can visit with their families. Recommended for ages 5 to 9.

----------

I Wonder Why Trees Have Leaves
By Andrew Charman / Kingfisher

Inquisitive minds will love the format and look of the I Wonder Why series! Did you ever wonder why leaves fall in autumn, or nettles sting? Learn the answers to these and other unusual facts about plants from around the world with this oversized, fully illustrated book, perfect for kid's attention spans. 32 pages, softcover.

----------

89597: Over the River and Through the Wood: A Thanksgiving Poem

Over the River and Through the Wood: A Thanksgiving Poem
By Lydia Maria Child, illustrated by Christopher Manson / North-south Books

A handsome rendition of the "unofficial anthem of Thanksgiving"! Your family will pore over the intricate 2-page woodcut illustrations depicting a 19th-century holiday, complete with sleighs, sleds, skates, Grandma's house, the pumpkin pie. You'll also find the music and lyrics to the song version of this poem. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

----------

Leaf Jumpers
By Carole Gerber / Charlesbridge Publishing

Graceful, poetic text celebrates the beauty of autumn leaves, while the simple text at the end explains why leaves change color. Readers learn how to identify all sorts of leaves from red maple to sycamore by their color, shape, and other characteristics. A great choice for science units and autumn displays.

----------

8231: Mommy, Why Don&quot;t We Celebrate Halloween?

Mommy, Why Don't We Celebrate Halloween?
By Linda Hacon Winwood / Destiny Image

Children ask the toughest questions! As a parent, you want to give them the best answers. This children's book will help answer tough questions simply, biblically, and lovingly. Christ-centered and sensitively written, it will help satisfy the curiosity of even the most inquisitive children.

For parents who need help explaining why they don' celebrate Halloween, here's kid-friendly resource to make it easier! Linda Hacon Winwood's black-and-white illustrated story explains the holiday's pagan origins and its disputed historic relationship to All Saints Day. Includes a suggested lesson plan. Recommended for ages 4 to 7.

----------

711606: My Happy Pumpkin: God&quot;s Love Shining Through Me Board Book

My Happy Pumpkin: God's Love Shining Through Me Board Book
By Crystal Bowman, illustrated by Claudine G<\#232>vry / Zondervan

Small children will eagerly open this pumpkin-shaped board book to discover the delightful story and colorful illustrations, by artist Claudine Gévry. Using sing-song rhyme, author Crystal Bowman describes a fun fall tradition--carving a pumpkin face. But she adds a twist that helps preschoolers grasp the concept of God's life-changing love for them. Just as we scoop out all the slop found inside a pumpkin, God makes us clean on the inside too. Recommended for ages 4 and under.

----------

236007: The Firefighters&quot; Thanksgiving

The Firefighters' Thanksgiving
By Maribeth Boelts / Putnam Juvenile

Have you ever wondered how firefighters spend Thanksgiving?

Station 1 is always a busy place. When there aren't fires to put out there are plenty of chores to do. And on Thanksgiving Day there's a big feast to prepare. Lou is in charge of dinner this year, but just as they finish shopping, a call comes in. They drop everything to get to the fire. Other calls interrupt Lou''s cooking throughout the day, and it looks like there may not be a Thanksgiving dinner for these firefighters. Luckily, the grateful families in their neighborhood show their thanks in a thoughtful, perfect way.

This heart-warming story about dedicated firefighters and their appreciative community is illustrated with stunning, dramatic paintings. Recommended for ages 4 to 8.

----------

More Preschool Fall >>

As a proud affiliate of Christianbook.com, we offer Preschool Fall Curriculum at CBD discounted prices.

W.W.J.D. * * * * F.R.O.G.
In Memory of Esther T. Robertson