Fall Into Reading: Celebrating Our Book in Libraries and Early Literacy Activities

As the leaves change and the days grow shorter, we’re excited to share some wonderful news with our readers! Our children’s book, There Are Some Things Love Can’t Buy, has found a place in the Calgary Public Library and is on its way to more libraries along the West Coast. We’ve received incredible feedback, especially about the free Educator’s Resource section included at the back of the book, designed to support families, educators, and young readers in exploring the story’s themes of love, community, and kindness.

This fall, we’re celebrating with a focus on early literacy and a few cozy activities that are perfect for children ages 3-5 and 5-8. And if you’d like your own signed copy, simply reach out through our Contact Us page – we’d love to help you add a personalized copy to your collection!

Thank you for all the support, and here’s to many more stories and connections made with young readers across Canada.

Early Literacy Activities to Try This Fall

Engaging young children in fall-themed literacy activities helps them develop a love for reading while connecting with the season’s magic. Here are some fun and educational ideas to enjoy with children 3-5 and 5-8!

For Ages 3-5

Leaf Hunt & Story Time: Collect leaves of various colors, shapes, and sizes, then sit down together and tell a story about where the leaves might have come from. You can also create a simple picture book using the leaves as illustrations!

Autumn Alphabet Game: Take a walk and try to find items for each letter of the alphabet that remind you of fall (like A for acorn, B for boots, and so on). This is a fun way to help young children connect letters with real objects around them.

Pumpkin Patch Rhymes: Cut out small paper pumpkins and write simple rhyming words on each one (like hat and bat, or fall and ball). Help your child match the rhyming words – it’s a great introduction to sound patterns in words!

For Ages 5-8

Fall Poetry Journals: Give your child a small journal and encourage them to write a simple poem about the season, using descriptive words that capture fall colors, weather, or things they enjoy doing this time of year.

Storytelling with Nature: Collect acorns, pinecones, or small stones, and encourage your child to create characters out of them to tell a short story. They can create a whole cast of characters and set the stage with leaves as the backdrop.

Read & Reflect: Find a cozy spot and read a book together, then ask open-ended questions like, “What would you do if you were the character?” or “How would you feel in that situation?” This helps kids explore empathy and imagination.

Thank you again for being part of our journey. We hope these activities add some warmth and inspiration to your fall days. Be sure to connect with us if you’d like a signed copy of our book, and stay tuned as our book reaches more libraries across Canada!