From seeing the leaves change color and fall to carving jack-o’-lanterns and dressing up for Halloween, the start of the fall season can inspire dreams of picture-perfect, sun-dappled family days.
The reality? Between school drop-offs, soccer practice, and weekend errands, it’s easy for autumn’s magic to pass in a blur. Yet spotting changing leaves (even if it's just from the window of your home) and pausing for a quick story under a cozy blanket only takes minutes—and turns into memories you’ll all cherish.
Our bite-sized, fall-themed, wallet-friendly books slide perfectly into hectic days for read alouds before bedtime, on the sidelines of that soccer game, or during a quick pit stop at the pumpkin patch.
Plus, grab our free fall reading tracker to keep your family inspired. And if you happen to find yourself with extra time, pair each story with the stuff of your apple picking, leaf-peeping seasonal dreams.
Here are our favorite fall books for you and your family to ring in the autumn season. These titles are perfect as a read-aloud or for independent reading — and even better, they are all under $7.
Fall Books for Kids
Even if they're missing summer days at the pool, kids will fall in love with the autumn a little more after reading Let It Fall, a sweet story filled with beautiful illustrations of colorful fall leaves, orange trees, and crisp autumn nights. From finding the perfect pumpkin to hayrides at the county fair, this charming autumn book features fun activities that’ll get your kids excited for the changing seasons.
Meanwhile, The Littlest Witch is a Halloween book from the New York Times best-selling author of The Littlest Elf. It's a sweet new story filled with gentle spooky fun and one adorable little witch friend who just wants to join her family in the big broom-flying demonstration. Will she be able to participate or is she still too little?
Shop below for budget-friendly autumn books! You can find more Halloween books and activities at the Scholastic Store.
