Blog - Our Top 5 Children’s Books for Autumn

At St Petroc’s Nursery, autumn is one of our favourite times of year. The leaves are falling, the days feel a little cooler, and it is the perfect season to enjoy cosy storytime together. This term, the children have been enjoying a special collection of books that celebrate the magic of autumn.

Here are our top five autumn favourites:

1. Because of an Acorn by Adam Schaefer and Lola M. Schaefer

   A beautifully illustrated story that shows how something as small as an acorn can grow into an oak and support an entire ecosystem.

   
   

   

   
   

2. The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming

   A funny tale about a little squirrel who panics when he discovers leaves disappearing from his tree. A lovely way to talk about seasonal change.

   
   

   

   
   

3. It Was a Cold Dark Night by Tim Hopgood

   This story follows Ned the hedgehog as he looks for a safe place to sleep. Perfect for a cosy bedtime read.

   
   

   

   
   

4. Oh Dear, Look What I Got! by Michael Rosen

   A fun, silly read that always makes the children laugh.

   
   

   

5. That’s Not My Hedgehog by Fiona Watt

   Part of the much-loved That’s Not My… series. A touch-and-feel book that little ones love. Great for exploring textures and simple language.

   
   

   

   
   

Alongside our top five, these are some popular books the children like to listen to in the setting:

• Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Eric Carle

  
  

  

• Handa’s Noisy Night by Eileen Browne

  
  

  

  
  

• Percy the Park Keeper: After the Storm by Nick Butterworth

  
  

  

Autumn at St Petroc’s Nursery is such a special time. Reading together is a great way to celebrate the season, and we love seeing how much joy these stories bring to the children.