The fall is a great time to discuss and explore scarecrows, but really you can do this any time of the year. This post shares popular scarecrow children’s books that you can use for this purpose. All of the picture books on this list lend themselves to this topic really well. Take a peek below to learn more about these scarecrow children’s books!
4 Scarecrow Children’s Books
Below is a list of some of our favorite scarecrow children’s books to share with elementary students. Check them out!
1. The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry
The Scarecrow sits on the farm day in, and day out, protecting crops. This life can get very lonely, as the animals know not to mess with the Scarecrow.
One day, falling from midair, is a baby crow. The Scarecrow picks him up and keeps him warm in his chest. They create a bond, until it is time for the crow to fly away. While the crow leaves, the Scarecrow is painted with heartache and loneliness. That is… until the crow returns for good to create a home in Scarecrow’s hay.
This beautifully written story shares lessons in poetry, visualization, and compassion. Join readers in a quest to see the power of friendship and the joys that come with helping others.
Check out these The Scarecrow teaching resources and activities to help you plan and deliver highly engaging read aloud lessons!
2. The Scarecrow’s Hat by Ken Brown
The Scarecrow’s Hat is a circular story filled with adventure, friendship, and problem solving. Perfect for a fall read aloud! In the story, a chicken admires the scarecrow’s hat. He shares that would gladly swap the hat for a walking stick! The chicken does not have one, but she does know of someone who does. This then sends her on a chase looking for items to swap, and when she finally does get the hat, she creates a happy home that she would not trade for the world.
Check out these The Scarecrow’s Hat teaching resources and activities to help you plan and deliver highly engaging read aloud lessons!
3. The Little Scarecrow Boy by Margaret Wise Brown
This beloved picture book tells the tale of a little boy scarecrow who desperately wants to follow in his father’s footsteps. As a young boy, he would watch his father scare off the crows with his various faces. Each night, his father would come home and teach him the six fierce faces. One night, tired of waiting, he ran away from home and went onto his father’s post. As a big, black crow came, he had to show all six fierce faces before the crow flew away. His father came beaming and shared that he was proud of his son. From that day on, the scarecrow boy was the fiercest scarecrow in all the world.
Check out these The Little Scarecrow Boy teaching resources and activities to help you plan and deliver highly engaging read aloud lessons!
4. The Scarecrows’ Wedding by Julia Donaldson
Betty and Harry are two scarecrows in love and want to get married. They go around the farm, asking for various items off their list and inviting guests. But as Harry goes off to find flowers, a new scarecrow comes into town. He is dashing, he is daring. As he tries to impress Betty, he sets the field on fire! Harry quickly returns, using the water from the vase of flowers he picked, to save Betty’s life. In the end, the couple gets married amongst their friends.
Check out these The Scarecrows’ Wedding teaching resources and activities to help you plan and deliver highly engaging read aloud lessons!
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