October Book Recommendations

Written By RootED .

October is the beginning of crisp air, falling leaves, and curling up with a good story. As the days grow shorter and the evenings longer, it’s the perfect time to encourage children to dive into books that capture the magic and mystery of the fall season. Whether your child is just beginning to explore picture books or is already devouring chapter books, we’ve gathered October reading recommendations.

TK – Kindergarten

  1. Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper – A sweet story about friendship, sharing, and making cozy autumn meals.

  2. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson – A fun, rhythmic tale of kindness and teamwork (with just the right amount of Halloween flavor).

  3. Duck & Goose, Find a Pumpkin by Tad Hills – Simple, cheerful, and just right for younger children.

First – Second Grade

  1. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams – A classic, fun story for October with repetition kids love.

  2. The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Pilkey – A silly, lighthearted Halloween story that also highlights kindness.

  3. Strega Nona’s Harvest by Tomie dePaola – A celebration of autumn’s bounty with beautiful illustrations.

Third+

  1. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (adapted for children) by Washington Irving – A classic American folktale with just enough spook.

  2. Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe – A humorous mystery about a vampire bunny that kids adore in October.

  3. The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury (shortened/adapted editions available) – A beautifully eerie journey through the history of Halloween traditions.

RootED .