From crunchy autumn leaves to chilly winter days, these ten lovely books are perfect for sharing.

We've chosen a selection of fiction and non-fiction books to enjoy together as a family.

1. Owl Babies – Martin Waddell

Three little owls wake up to find their mummy has gone. This beautifully illustrated story explores love, reassurance and separation, while introducing little ones to nocturnal woodland life.

2. Room on the Broom – Julia Donaldson

Join a friendly witch and her animal companions on a windy autumn adventure. With its catchy rhyme, humour and repetition, this is a brilliant book for joining in and predicting what happens next.

3. Stick Man – Julia Donaldson

Stick Man finds himself swept into a series of unexpected adventures after becoming separated from his family tree. A fun, rhythmic story with lots of opportunities to talk about trees, nature and winter.

4. We're Going on a Leaf Hunt – Steve Metzger

A lively rhyming adventure celebrating the colours, shapes and sounds of autumn leaves. A great choice to read before heading outside on your own leaf hunt.

5. Leaf Man – Lois Ehlert

Leaves become birds, animals and imaginative characters in this beautifully illustrated celebration of autumn. It can inspire little ones to collect leaves and create their own leaf pictures.

6. Baby Touch: Seasons – Ladybird

Perfect for tiny hands, this sturdy touch-and-feel board book introduces spring, summer, autumn and winter. Little ones can explore different textures while beginning to notice seasonal changes.

7. Magic Windows: Seasons – Ladybird

Little ones can move the sliding mechanisms to discover how nature changes throughout the year. Watch buds bloom, fruit ripen and leaves fall while introducing simple ideas about seasonal change.

8. I Love the Seasons: Autumn – Lizzie Scott

A simple introduction to autumn, featuring clear illustrations and accessible information to encourage little ones to talk about the season and connect it with their own experiences.

9. I Love the Seasons: Winter – Lizzie Scott

Explore winter weather and the changes we see around us. Simple text and strong picture-to-text matching make this a useful introduction to talking about cold weather and seasonal changes.

10. Look and Wonder: A Stroll Through the Seasons – Kay Barnham

Follow two children as they explore the changing seasons, from colourful autumn leaves to sparkling winter snow. A lovely book for encouraging little ones to look closely at the natural world around them.

Why not pair your seasonal storytime with a nature walk, leaf collecting or a cosy winter sensory activity? Books can be a wonderful starting point for helping little ones notice, explore and talk about the world around them.

Happy reading!

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