Favorite Fall Poetry Books
Is there anything more enjoyable than snuggling up with a poetry book and a cozy cup of hot chocolate on a chilly autumn day? Here are the top poetry books I recommend for fall and several oldies but goodies that celebrate the spooky season.
Celebrate the arrival of fall with vibrant and lively poems and art by Douglas Florian.
In this bilingual poetry book, Francisco X. Alarcón invites young readers to explore the joys of everyday life in Los Angeles during the fall season. Through his imaginative poems, he portrays mariachis as angels, angels riding bikes, and the earth dancing the cha-cha-cha. Alarcón also celebrates simple moments like going to the outdoor market, the ice cream vendor’s arrival, and the first day of school.
In this comprehensive poetry anthology, each seasonal poem is linked to the date it corresponds to, making it a perfect companion for reading every day of autumn. This collection features renowned poets like Robert Louis Stevenson, John Betjeman, Amy Lowell, Paul Laurence Dunbar, William Shakespeare, and Christina Rossetti, alongside contemporary voices like Seamus Heaney, John Agard, Simon Armitage, Patience Agbabi, and Imtiaz Dharker, making it a soul-enriching read for the entire season.
A wonderful collection of original poems about fall featuring stunning photos. It not only showcases different types of poems but also explains poetic techniques.
A series of alphabet acrostic poems celebrating fall.
Although not a poetry book per se, this poetically written narrative with captivating illustrations reveals how the harvest moon quietly ascends into the sky and begins its enchanting work long after bedtime.
This lively collection of poems celebrates the beauty of fall and winter, capturing the essence of dropping temperatures, shifting leaves, and shorter days in nature’s splendid display.
Although not a poetry book per se, this nonfiction poetic picture book explores the lifecycle of pumpkins. It features stunning photos and showcases various uses of pumpkins, including as food and decorations.
An anthology of Halloween poetry by John Ciardi, Maurice Sendak, e. e. cummings, Carl Sandburg, and others.
A collection of thirteen poems celebrating the favorite holiday of ghouls and ghosts. These poems by Prelutsky are tailored for beginning readers, making them easy to grasp and enjoy.
Delightful poems about witches, ghosts, magic, and other elements of Halloween.
A dozen playful poems follow the adventures of a group of children on Halloween, as they put on their costumes, visit a mysterious haunted house, and bob for apples at a carnival.
This bi-lingual rhyming picture book describes the festivities of el Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, in concise, poetic language. An author’s note offers additional information about the holiday, its historical significance, and the inspiration behind the illustrations.