20 Pumpkin Themed Books Your Kids Will Love
As the weather changes, one of my favorite things to do is pull out some fall books for bedtime reading.
So, I decided to share some of my favorite pumpkin books for kids! These include some of my favorites and some I have yet to read.
There is a great mix of books in this pumpkin book round-up. This round-up includes everything from Five Little Pumpkins, Pete the Cat Pumpkin, to the Runaway Pumpkin.
These books are a fun way to explore the upcoming season as Autumn, Halloween, and Thanksgiving come knocking on the door.
20 Fun Pumpkin Books To Read To Your Little
1. The Leaf Thief
Follow a silly squirrel who thinks someone is stealing his leaves. This funny fall story teaches kids about the changing seasons.
2. Five Little Pumpkins
A classic Halloween rhyme with five little pumpkins sitting on a gate. Perfect for reading (or singing!) aloud with little ones.
3. Pumpkin Jack
Watch a jack-o’-lantern transform through the seasons in this science-filled story about nature’s life cycle.
4. The Pumpkin Book
Gail Gibbons’ nonfiction picture book explains how pumpkins grow, from seed to harvest—great for curious kids.
5. Too Many Pumpkins
Rebecca hates pumpkins… until she accidentally grows too many and discovers a way to share them with her whole town.
6. The Scarecrow
A beautifully illustrated story about kindness, friendship, and a scarecrow who learns to love instead of scare.
7. Pete The Cat- Five Little Pumpkins
Pete the Cat brings his cool, groovy style to the beloved “Five Little Pumpkins” rhyme.
8. Stumpkin
Meet Stumpkin, a perfect pumpkin without a stem, who just wants to be chosen to be a jack-o’-lantern.
9. The Roll Away Pumpkin
Follow Marla as she chases her runaway pumpkin through town—an adorable rhyming read-aloud.
10. Biscuit Visits The Pumpkin Patch
Biscuit the puppy explores a pumpkin patch, perfect for toddlers who love this sweet little dog.
11. Pete The Cat Trick Or Pete
A lift-the-flap Halloween adventure as Pete the Cat goes trick-or-treating with friends.
12. Pumpkin Soup: A Picture Book
Three friends—Cat, Duck, and Squirrel—make pumpkin soup together until a fight stirs up trouble in this cozy fall tale.
13. The Berenstein Bears and the Prize Pumpkin
Papa Bear is determined to win the pumpkin contest, but the family learns about teamwork and sportsmanship along the way.
14. Little Pumpkin
A short and sweet story about a little pumpkin who shines bright—perfect for bedtime reading with babies and toddlers.
15. Pumpkin Pie
This book is all about baking a delicious pumpkin pie and sharing it—ideal for teaching kids about cooking and giving.
16. Little Blue’s Truck Halloween
Little Blue Truck and his animal friends celebrate Halloween with lift-the-flap surprises on every page.
17. How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow
Imagine pumpkins as big as hot air balloons in this silly, imaginative story that explores just how big a pumpkin could be.
18. Spookley The Square Pumpkin
Spookley is different from the other pumpkins—but when a storm hits, his shape might just save the day.
19. It’s Pumpkin Day Mouse
Mouse decorates pumpkins with silly faces, teaching kids about emotions in a fun way.
20. Peter Rabbit and the Pumpkin Patch
Peter and his friends sneak into Mr. McGregor’s pumpkin patch for a mischievous autumn adventure.
Did you enjoy these pumpkin books?
If you enjoyed these pumpkin books, you might also want to try some of our favorite pumpkin crafts!
- 20 Pumpkin Crafts You Need To Try This Fall
- Paper Plate Pumpkin Wreath
- 21 No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
- 16 Halloween Paper Crafts
- 17 Best Halloween Sensory Bins
You should also check out our fall printables for fun activities to keep your little ones busy this autumn!
