The Ultimate Fall Reading List for Children
Fall is upon us, which means it’s the perfect time for your students to cosy up with a new seasonal book. Whether it's something spooky or a tale of autumnal wildlife, there’s a book out there to get any child into the spirit of reading.
For Younger Children
For Fans of Monsters and Fairy Tales
Gotcha by Clotilde Perrin
Recommended reading age: 3-6
Gotcha is a story of hide and seek, but not as you may know it… Chased by monsters, our main character finds themselves taking shelter in the three little pigs’ brick home, Sleeping Beauty’s palace and even Hansel and Gretel’s gingerbread house. Explore each place through monstrous pop-ups and beautiful illustrations in this curious fairy tale world.
For Fantasy Fans
Dare We Be Dragons by Barry Hills
Recommended reading age: 3-6
Dare We Be Dragons is the perfect book to inspire curiosity and creativity. The story is set in a place where anything is possible; a playground swing can become a space rocket, a grassy hill can become a gigantic volcano. This illustrated, rhyming book is perfect for younger children, and is filled with magic and awe, as well as heartfelt moments that will feed their imagination.
For Nature Enthusiasts
Leaf Man by Lois Elhert
Recommended reading age: 3-5
Fall has arrived, and Leaf Man is drifting through the wind, absorbing all the nature that surrounds him while he moves, from the marsh and ducks to the orchards and prairie meadows. The whimsical, autumnal story celebrates our natural world and encourages children to do the same. Perfectly matching the story, the illustrations are each crafted out of actual fall leaves for an eye-catching tale any child will enjoy.
For Spooky Fans
There’s a Ghost in this House by Oliver Jeffers
Recommended reading age: 3+
If there’s one way to get children into the spirit of the spooky season, it’s with a haunting tale. There’s a Ghost in this House is a child-friendly picture book, filled with interactive, transparent pages. It tells the story of a young girl who lives in a haunted house – but has never seen a ghost! Join our protagonist as you help her on a ghost hunt in this atmospheric and spooky novel for younger children.
For Older Children
For Nature Enthusiasts
By Rowan and Yew by Melissa Harrison
Recommended reading age: 9+
Four small creatures embark on an adventure of Autumnal leaves and Winter frosts in this tale of disappearing wilderness. Set in the fall, it makes for perfect cosy and seasonal reading, and comes with an important ecological message that will keep children wondering and caring for their planet and the creatures within it.
For Fantasy Fans
Unraveller by Frances Hardinge
Recommended reading age: 12+
For any child that can’t resist magic, mystery and wonder, Unraveller is the must-read book this fall. The spell-binding tale describes a world where anyone can create a life-destroying curse, and only Kellen has the power to unravel them. However, this time, Kellen has found a curse has been placed on him, and he must work with his companion Nettle to lift the curse and save the world.
For Spooky Fans
Ghostlight by Kenneth Oppel
Recommended reading age: 10+
October brings with it all things spooky, so it’s the perfect time for children to settle down with a frightening and gripping tale. Ghostlight tells the story of Gabe, whose summer job telling ghost stories becomes real when he awakens the spirit of Rebecca. Now Gabe is drawn further into a dark, supernatural world, where an evil society is hellbent on wreaking chaos and destruction. This haunting story is great for slightly older students who are after a scare this spooky season.
For Fans of Classics
Always, Clementine by Carlie Sorosiak
Recommended reading age: 8-12
Always, Clementine is a heartwarming story for fans of classic, cosy literature such as Charlotte’s Web. Clementine is a genius by human standards – but happens to be a mouse. When Clementine escapes from the lab that bred her, she soon finds that it’s not enough to be the smartest mouse if she wants to survive in the real world. Clementine must work with her human friends to earn her freedom in a tale of friendship and bravery, which will leave children feeling inspired and curious about their own world.
For Fans of Goosebumps
Dread Wood by Jennifer Killick
Recommended reading age: 9+
Jennifer Killick takes inspiration from the iconic R.L Steine in her Dread Wood series, mixing horror with comedy for a spooky read that’s perfect for youngsters. Join classmates Hallie, Angelo, Gustav and Naira at detention but beware, this is no ordinary detention. There’s something scary lurking in every corner. A spooky, entertaining read with a message of teamwork – what’s not to love? You can also check out the second book in the series, Dread Wood Fear Ground.
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