A Library Book Haul for Early Fall
My kids are on a modified year-round schedule and next week kicks off their two-week Fall break. It’s hard to believe that we’re already through the first quarter of school. If you follow me on Notes, you may have seen that I was inspired by
to search for Fall-themed books at our local library at the beginning of the month. They’re due back this weekend so I wanted to give you all a peek at what we were able to find.I’ve linked to Bookshop.org where titles are available below. Every purchase through Bookshop.org supports independent booksellers and puts a few pennies in my pocket at no extra cost to you. You can shop for more beginner readers here.
Three-Year-Old Selections
Berry Song by Michaela Goade — A young girl and her grandmother spend a year on a small island where the girl learns the value of forging a gracious and symbiotic relationship with the earth. An excellent book that celebrates Native American heritage.
Leif and the Fall by Allison Sweet Grant and Adam Grant — A leaf that is afraid to fall learns that persistence and creativity can lead to amazing things!
Mine! by Candace Fleming — This rhyming read-aloud about a group of selfish forest animals who are all trying to get a red apple that is hanging from a tree has a surprising ending that celebrates sharing.
Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson — In the same vein as Hervé Tullet’s Press Here, Tap the Magic Tree
Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie by Herman Parish — In this edition of the beloved series, Amelia Bedelia gets into the spirit of the fall season and bakes her very first apple pie with Grandma.
Rah, Rah, Radishes! by April Pulley Sayre — This interactive rhyming book celebrates fresh vegetables, nature's bright colors, and the joy of healthy eating.
Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena — When Acorn jumps off the oak tree, he finds a wide world full of exciting new experiences. This book will inspire your little one to take a leap outside their comfort zone.
Six-Year-Old Selections
The Baby-Sitters Club: The Truth About Stacey Graphic Novel — In this memorable book, Stacey reveals to the club that she has diabetes and that’s why she has to miss club meetings.
Kit and Kaboodle Visit the Farm by Michelle Portice — Kids can help the duo by finding items for their journey in six Hidden Pictures puzzles that double as story illustrations. A fun intro to sleuthing books.
The Poisoned Apple: A Fractured Fairy Tale by Anne Lambelet — This retelling explores what would happen if Snow White's stepmother gave her the poisoned apple, but it got passed along, uneaten until it made its way back to the evil queen.
Flat Stanley and the Haunted House by Jeff Brown — Arthur is excited for the haunted house, and Stanley wants to show off his limbo moves. But when they see a bully picking on their friend at the party, the boys know that they have to help.
The Berenstain Bears’ Sleepover by Jan & Mike Berenstain — When Brother and Sister have a sleepover, not much sleeping gets done. A favorite in our house where we often build forts and sleep in the living room!
Magic Treehouse: Mummies in the Morning The Graphic Novel by Mary Pope Osborn and adapted by Jenny Laird — The magic tree house has whisked Jack and Annie to ancient Egypt. Inside a pyramid, Jack and Annie find a long-dead queen who needs their help solving a centuries-old riddle. If only they can find their way through the pyramid's maze!
Barbie: I Can Be a Farm Vet by Apple Jordan — Learn about careers with Barbie who learns how to take care of farm animals, including trimming the goat's hooves, giving a sick sheep medicine, and caring for a newborn calf. This one is perfect for our upcoming field trip to the horse stables.
Before I go put a bunch of Halloween books on hold, here’s a peek at some previous themed book lists.
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I have a fond memory of reading How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World with my kids. We of course made an apple pie afterward. 🥧
we love AB Apple Pie - we had it from the library last year and just bought a copy off ebay last week because we were missing it!