September, October, November! Over these fall season months, babies and toddlers will experience many changes in their environment for very first time. From leaves changing colors to falling on the ground, seeking and finding many fall treasures, it will be loads of fun! To prepare them and to learn what they will encounter in these months, we gathered a collection of the best fall board books for babies and toddlers for parents to read aloud.
Who knew leaves can be in so many colors?! Babies and toddlers will certainly love seeing all the colorful leaves blown in the wind. Or jumping in leaf piles? Chasing falling leaf? Isn’t this type of simplest activity the most exciting for young kids? Try on your next walk!
Toddler’s Favorite Picture Books about Fall
If your child is one or two year old, they will love our selection of fall themed books. Our selection for under 2 year old kids is based on one (or more, if we are lucky) things:
- short books with few pages since toddlers have a short attention span
- chunky and durable books to endure rough toddlers
- books with lovely and vivid illustrations
- books with textures or finger puppets for extra sensory experience during reading
Touch and Feel Fall
Touch and Feel Fall is an exciting board book for very young children. Children will love discovering images of the fall season and feeling the amazing touches that appear on every page. The mini format is perfect for small hands to hold, while the vivid photography and fun illustrations will engage young minds, helping to promote observation and language skills, and develop a love of reading. Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
Autumn In The Forest
Little ones will love learning all about fall fun in the forest while following an adorable little chipmunk busy collecting walnuts, acorns, and buckeyes in preparation for winter. The pumpkins are growing, the trees are full of apples, and pears are ready for gathering. Nuts of all kinds have covered the forest floor. And one little chipmunk is snug in its burrow. What a wonderful day to be a chipmunk in the forest! Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
Fall (Bright Baby Touch and Feel)
With seasonal pictures for Fall and Thanksgiving, Roger Priddy’s Bright Baby Touch and Feel Fall is an engaging book to share with babies and toddlers. There are Fall leaves, pumpkins, cranberries and photographs of other familiar things to look at, and the pages have different touch-and-feel textures, which little fingers will love to explore. Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
Daniel Loves Fall
Daniel loves all the decorations Music Man Stan has put up for the Neighborhood Fall Festival. But when a big gust of wind blows all the decorations away, Miss Elaina feels bad and wants to help her father. Daniel and Miss Elaina decide to make new decorations themselves, but will they be as good as the ones that blew away? Mom Tiger reminds them that their decorations don’t have to be exactly the same—they just need to do their best. Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
Leaves
This simple, charming story of a young bear’s first autumn is perfectly suited to board book format. Bear is surprised when the leaves start falling off the trees, but when he tries to reattach them, it doesn’t work. Eventually, he gets sleepy, and burrows into the fallen leaves for a long nap. When he wakes up, it’s spring-and there are suddenly brand-new leaves all around, seeming to welcome him. With its childlike main character and graceful illustrations, Leaves is a great way to teach the youngest children about the changing seasons. Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
I Love Fall
From woolly scarves and plump orange pumpkins to crunchy leaves and smooth wicker baskets, readers will delight in all the different textures fall has to offer. With simple, rhyming verses and sweet, vibrant illustrations, youngsters can celebrate the season with this touch-and-feel fall board book that’s perfect for small hands. Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Fall
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he explores everything the fall season has to offer! Young readers will learn all about sensory experiences such as watching the leaves turn colors, hearing the whoosh of the cool wind, smelling freshly baked pies out of the oven, and so much more! Complete with Eric Carle’s signature illustrative style against a simple text in large, clear type, this sturdy board book introduces children to a season of change, color, and fun in an imaginative way. Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
Baby Loves Fall
We love this book’s flaps, they’re fun to lift and find different graphics. The book is colorful, easy for tiny hands to open, and keeps toddlers entertained. It’s perfect for 12 months – 3 years old children. If you aren’t familiar with Karen Katz’ books, they are very colorful illustrations and absolutely adorable. Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
Little Acorn
Have you ever wondered about the extraordinary transformation of a little acorn into a big oak tree? Embark on an awe-inspiring adventure as Nature Stories: Little Acorn unveils the captivating tale of growth and metamorphosis. With vibrant illustrations that come alive with every turn of the page, this book provides an enthralling introduction to the fascinating life cycle of trees. Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
Mouse’s First Fall
One cool day Mouse and Minka venture out to play. From leaves of all colors—red, yellow, orange to brown—to leaves of all shapes and sizes—Mouse learns what makes fall such a special season! Before their fun, fall day is over, Mouse takes a big “leap!” Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
Hide and Seek, Nuts to Eat
As the air turns crisp, one clever squirrel dashes through the forest, hiding nuts, seeds, and berries in every nook she can find. But winter is coming―and her neighbors have big appetites too! Blending rhythmic text with charming illustrations, this fall board book teaches kids how squirrels prepare for the changing seasons. Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
Looking for More Board Book Suggestions?
We prepared for you a list of our favorite:
What Can You Do After Reading?
Grab and apple, make few apple prints and turn them into apple print puppets! Fun craft to make and use for imaginative play! Or, you can download, print out and let them color few of our free fall coloring pages. Great when you need something to keep your toddler busy while you prepare dinner. And, if you feel very crafty, you can choose to make with you child a few of the fall crafts from recycled materials!
Most important: Enjoy spending time with your toddlers! ♥
