Autumn books and activities for children: discover the magic of the season

“How carefree and light autumn is!”

Autumn inside me

Infinitely colourful, surprising, and varied, autumn is perhaps the season you never get tired of. During these months, nature is constantly changing as it prepares for the winter cold, offering endless variations of itself. From the first weeks where summer and autumn tussle, with everything still green but grapes beginning to ripen and thunderstorms refreshing the air, to late October with golden trees, roasted chestnuts, and long nights that stimulate the imagination. But how can you explain autumn to children, with all its abundance and changes, so they understand and appreciate its beauty? In this article, we suggest illustrated books, fun activities, and creative ideas to fully enjoy the season with children.

Autumn explained to children: discovering the season’s features

There are countless versions of autumn offered by nature. Shades, colour combinations, weather, fruits, and vegetables change at an incredible pace during these months. You barely get used to the yellow of the mulberries when the oaks suddenly turn the landscape red. Just like the leaves of persimmon trees that turn orange for a brief moment before falling, leaving only the fruits to decorate the branches like little Christmas ornaments.

How do you explain to children why these changes occur and what the characteristics of autumn are? It’s simple: nature is preparing, with one last magnificent show, for winter hibernation. Just as forest animals, from tiny hedgehogs to imposing bears, go into hibernation, trees sleep during the coldest months. But with their final dazzling colours, they seem to say: “We’ve reached the finish line! Let’s celebrate and get ready to rest.”

Illustrated autumn books for children: discover the magic through stories

However, a too scientific explanation can ruin the enchantment of the season. To explain autumn to children, nothing works better than a beautiful illustrated book that captures the magic and wonder of these months.

• Autumn inside me: a poetic book with rich illustrations that tells the wonders of the autumn season and teaches how to live in harmony with nature’s changes. An ideal illustrated book to see the hidden beauty in every corner of nature, even if our mood is a little gloomy, like the weather during these months. 

Books and activities together: a perfect autumn day

After reading Autumn inside me, if the weather allows, you can organise outdoor autumn activities to show children the full beauty of the season. Here are some autumn games and activity ideas:

• Collecting leaves: a classic autumn activity is to gather leaves, but this time you can challenge children to find only a specific colour, changeable at any time. Or, if they love plants, they can identify the leaves using a local flora guide.

• Mushroom hunt: mushroom picking is another typical autumn activity. To make it child-friendly, set the simple rule: do not touch the mushrooms. They can draw or photograph the funniest ones, and later enjoy a dish made from mushrooms collected by experts.

• Walk in the rain: even if the weather isn’t kind, enjoy the autumn rain! With boots, raincoats, and a few warm layers, children can jump in puddles and sing along, finishing with a nice warm bath at home.

Autumn is the perfect time to create unforgettable memories with children. Whether through an illustrated book or a walk in the park, every falling leaf is an opportunity to learn and have fun together. Discover our autumn books and turn every day into a new adventure!

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