With us reaching towards the end of October, it is finally starting to feel like fall. The leaves are changing and the temperature is cooling down. It is truly one of the best times of the year. It brings us fun holidays with Halloween and Thanksgiving. There are so many great things to do such as visiting orchards, carving pumpkins, and reading books! Here at FDL, we offer a great selection of fall themed books to enjoy. Here are some selections that are perfect for this season!
Picture Books
It’s Fall! by Linda Glaser
A child explores fall in nature outside. Also includes fall activities for children.
More Picture Books
Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks by Margaret Sutherland
A child thinks about what he is thankful for at Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin Town by McKy
A story about a town that is taken over by pumpkins and the brothers that help solve the problem.
J is for Jack o’ Lantern: A Halloween Alphabet by Denise Brennan-Nelson
This book goes through the alphabet with Halloween topics for each letter.
Juvenile Non-Fiction
Carving Pumpkins by Dana Meachen Rau
Learn how to carve pumpkins with this fun book!
Fall Crafts Across Cultures: 12 Projects to Celebrate the Season by Megan Borgert -Spaniol
This book includes festive crafts that celebrate fall.
More Non-Fiction
A Fall Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and Wisdom by Angela Ferraro-Fanning
A beautifully illustrated book filled with fall activities for families such as cooking, crafting, and gardening.
Autumn by Phyllis S. Busch
Full of fall activities related to nature, this book explores how the fall season impacts plants and animals.
The Story of the Jack O’ Lantern by Katherine Brown Tegen
A spooky tale inspired by Irish folklore about how the Jack O’ Lantern was created.
Compiled by Angela Risinger, Youth Services Assistant