Scarecrows, Corn, and Crows Preschool Book Picks

Scarecrow, Corn, and Corn Book Picks for Preschoolers

​Scarecrows, corn, and crows are everywhere in the fall, which makes them an easy theme to bring into your preschool classroom. These books give preschoolers a chance to notice the world around them, learn new words, and talk about what they see during the season. You can use them at circle time, add them to your library, or pull them out when you’re doing fall activities.

Scarecrow, Corn, and Crow Books to Check out at the Library

Take a look at some of our favorite books about scarecrow, corn, and crow books for your preschoolers:

The Litttle Scarecrow Boy
by Margaret Wise Brown
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A sweet story about a young scarecrow eager to grow up and be just like his father. Preschoolers love the playful faces he makes as he learns what it means to be brave.

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Scarecrow
by Cynthia Rylant and Lauren Stringer
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This story follows a scarecrow through the seasons and shows what he “does” each day. Preschoolers enjoy noticing the changes and imagining life from his point of view.

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Six Crows
by Leo Lionni
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​Six clever crows keep a farmer on his toes until they all learn to share the field. The story is simple, but kids enjoy predicting what the crows will do next.

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Corn
by Gail Gibbons
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A nonfiction book that explains how corn grows and what people use it for. Great for connecting classroom activities to real-world farms or fall harvest discussions.

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Counting Crows
by Kathi Appelt and Rob Dunlavey
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A playful counting book with crows. Kids enjoy counting along and noticing all the little details in the illustrations.​

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Rainbow Crow retold
by Nancy Van Laan
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A Native American folktale about how the crow got its black feathers. Preschoolers are drawn to the story and it’s a good way to introduce traditional tales.​
​Extend the learning with our Free Rainbow Crow Pre-K Book Companion. This engaging pack includes guided discussion questions, a kid-friendly book review, creative activity ideas, and a printable hands-on project that complements the story.

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Otis the Scarecrow 
by: Loren Long
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​Otis is a scarecrow trying to do his job in the field, but things don’t go exactly as planned. Preschoolers will enjoy seeing him move around, interact with the farm, and figure out how to fit in.

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The Not-So-Scary Scarecrow
by Mamie Tauk​
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This scarecrow thinks he has to be scary, but he learns that being kind and friendly works better. Kids will relate to his journey and enjoy the humor in his attempts to be “scary.”

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The Old Lady Swallowed Leaves
by Lucille Colandro
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A fun, silly story about an old lady who keeps swallowing leaves, one after another. Kids love predicting what she’ll swallow next and joining in with the repetitive, playful text.

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The Scarecrow’s Hat
by Ken Brown
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A scarecrow loses his hat, and the animals in the field take it for their own. Kids will enjoy guessing who will get the hat next and following the funny twists as the story unfolds.

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Scarecrow
by Beth Ferry
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​This story follows a scarecrow who spends his days in the field, watching over the crops and the creatures around him. Preschoolers will enjoy the gentle humor and simple story as they notice what the scarecrow sees and does each day.
​Extend the learning experience with our The Scarecrow Pre-K Book Companion! This engaging pack includes guided discussion questions, a kid-friendly book review, creative activity ideas, and a printable hands-on project that complements the story. Perfect for reinforcing literacy comprehension and sparking imagination beyond the book.

Whether they’re watching a scarecrow in the field, counting crows, or learning about how corn grows, these stories bring a scarecrow, crows, and corn theme to life for preschoolers. I hope this list helps you find the perfect books to share with your students and inspire curiosity about the season!

Scarecrow Turn Around Rhyme

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The Scarecrow Pre-K Book Companion

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I Can Build Scarecrow Preschool Literacy Set & Rebus Story

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Scarecrows Crows and Corn Preschool Activity Pack

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