Perfect for the reading season of autumn! Recommended picture books that will captivate elementary school children
Acorns are falling, and a pleasant breeze is blowing.
The season that makes our hearts race with the sights of autumn has arrived.
How about enjoying the changing season with elementary school children through picture books about autumn nature, moon viewing, and fallen leaves? Here, we introduce picture books perfect for both reading season and art season, where you can feel the autumn scenery through delicate illustrations and heartwarming stories.
These picture books are also ideal for read-aloud time, letting you relax and enjoy the beauty of autumn nature.
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Perfect for fall reading! Recommended picture books that elementary schoolers will love (11–20)
Rainbow and the Mysterious Picture
The protagonist is Rainbow the mouse.
Rainbow makes a living as a painter; he was never famous, but he happily spent his days painting.
One day, a mouse shows up asking to buy a picture Rainbow had painted on a door, saying he liked it.
From there the story unfolds, and Rainbow ends up entering a contest.
But when he goes to paint, he discovers he has only three colors of paint.
You can’t help but wonder what Rainbow will do.
While it carries the big theme of life, the cute illustrations and Rainbow’s completely undaunted attitude make this a heartwarming read.
20 Delicious Autumns
A warm and delightful picture book about twenty animals living in an autumn forest who set out to search for “delicious autumn.” With each turn of the page—acorns, mushrooms, fruits—the colors and scents of autumn’s nature unfold.
The “tasty treats” the animals find by working together will bring a smile to your face.
With gentle language and charming illustrations, it’s easy for little ones to enjoy and a lovely way to sense the changing seasons.
It’s also perfect for reading with your child while chatting, “I’d like to taste this!” After reading, you’ll want to head outside to discover autumn yourself.
How many nice things are there on an autumn walk?
A picture book that lets you enjoy the autumn outdoors with gentle words and cute illustrations.
The colors and shapes of fallen leaves, acorns and chestnuts, tiny insects…
As you count the “little treasures” you find on your walk, you and your child can soak in the autumn scenery together.
With every page turn, it invites children to notice the changing seasons and the wonders of nature, creating warm, cozy moments to share.
It also naturally teaches numbers and the joy of observing, making it perfect for playful learning.
A highly recommended book that will make autumn outings even more fun.
fig carrot
This is a picture-book adaptation of the traditional children’s song “Ichijiku Ninjin.” Vegetables that appear in the song—such as figs, carrots, Japanese pepper (sansho), and shiitake mushrooms—are depicted in illustrations.
The artwork is so detailed that it feels like looking at real vegetables.
Some vegetables that children don’t often see also make an appearance, and this book may spark their interest in varieties they haven’t known before.
Since this nursery rhyme is a counting song, be sure to sing along as you enjoy the picture book.
The Great Sweet Potato Operation
A delightful picture book perfect for autumn.
Kids head out for a sweet potato dig, finding and unearthing potatoes with loads of excitement! But secretly, the potatoes have a “grand plan” of their own…
With child’s-eye humor and the adorable expressions of the potatoes, this story is sure to make kids smile.
After reading, you might even hear, “I want to eat sweet potatoes!” It’s perfect for read-aloud time and a story you can enjoy with children while feeling the season.
A heartwarming, highly recommended read.
fallen leaves
A book that warms the heart like a gentle autumn breeze.
Through a single leaf fluttering down from a tree, it quietly portrays the cycle of life, farewells, and new beginnings.
The illustrations are soft and warm, and even with few words, deep feelings come through.
It’s a picture book that gives children a chance to think about nature and life while sensing the changing seasons.
After reading, you’re left with a tender afterglow that makes you want to look up at the sky with your child or pick up fallen leaves together.
It also makes a wonderful gift for children.
Perfect for the reading season! Recommended picture books (21–30) that elementary school kids will love
Good night in the bed of fallen leaves.
In the autumn forest, fallen leaves rustle softly…
It’s time for the animals to say good night.
The squirrels, the foxes—everyone finds their own cozy nest and drifts off to sleep.
This picture book portrays a quiet night in the woods with warm illustrations and gentle words.
As you read, it feels as if you’re quietly walking through the forest.
With every page you turn, children naturally feel calm and you’ll want to snuggle close and say, “It’s just about bedtime, isn’t it?” It’s a perfect book for those moments when you want to give your child a tight good-night hug.