October Books for Kids

πŸ“šπŸ‚✨ It's October Storytime! ✨πŸ‚πŸ“š


There’s something so magical about curling up with your little one(s) and a stack of books when the days get shorter and the nights get cooler. This month, our reading basket is packed full of fall favorites, sweet classics, and just the right amount of spooky-but-not-too-scary fun for little tykes. πŸŽƒ

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Some of the treasures we’re loving this October:

πŸ” Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin - farmyard silliness with an autumn air.


πŸ‘» Ghost Eats It All by Janee Trasler - short, funny, and perfect for preschool giggles.


πŸŽƒ Ten Little Pumpkins by Rosie Greening - a fun counting book with fall flair.


πŸ‡ I Am a Bunny by Richard Scarr- a gentle seasonal classic that perfectly fits this time of year.


πŸ‚ Tasha Tudor’s Five Senses - cozy & nostalgic celebration of slowing down and noticing the seasons’ magic.


🧹 The Witch’s Vacation by Norman Bridwell - Our favorite good witch is always there when we need her.


πŸŽƒ Sixteen Runaway Pumpkins by Dianne Ochiltree - a rolling, rollicking pumpkin rumpus.


πŸ›» Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle - a favorite anytime, but perfect for when leaves are turning.



🍭 Hansel and Gretel (Little Golden Book) - a classic fairy tale with just the right pinch of spooky.


πŸŽƒ Where Is Baby’s Pumpkin? by Karen Katz - glittery lift-the-flap fun for little readers.


πŸ§™‍♀️ Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson - a modern classic we love to read over and over.


🌳 Tigger’s Family Tree by Isabel Gaines - a cozy reminder of love and belonging.


πŸ¦” Hedgehugs by Steve Wilson & Lucy Tapper - soft, sweet, and heartwarming, perfect for autumn


❤️ Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney - a bedtime staple with cozy autumn vibes.


πŸŽ’ Wanda’s First Day by Marc Sperring - a perfectly witchy back-to-school meets Halloween story


πŸŽƒ Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete + Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins by James Dean - because Pete makes everything chill.


⭐ There Was a Bold Lady Who Wanted a Star by Charise Mericle Harper - whimsical and fun with autumn imagery


🐻 The Berenstain Bears and the Haunted House by Jan & Mike Berenstain - a gentle, not-so-spooky adventure with lift-the-flaps.


πŸ‘Ή Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak - always wild, always a favorite.


So there you have it!
October is the perfect time for snuggly nights, silly giggles, and a mix of sweet and spooky stories. Whether it’s pumpkins, ghosts, or just the cozy magic of fall, these books bring so much joy to family reading time. πŸπŸ“–

What are your family’s must-read fall books? Drop your favorites below so we can add them to our October stack! πŸ§‘πŸ‘‡

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