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Hello, Fall!
A grandfather and his granddaughter welcome fall in this sweet, whimsical story about finding beauty and wonder in every moment.
Fall is here! Colorful leaves whisper to each other. Geese honk as they flock across the sky. Pumpkins listen patiently from their patch. The season announces itself in all sorts of ways--if you stop to say hello! From New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Diesen and illustrator Lucy Fleming, Hello, Fall! is a touching story of the autumn season.
Fall is here! Colorful leaves whisper to each other. Geese honk as they flock across the sky. Pumpkins listen patiently from their patch. The season announces itself in all sorts of ways--if you stop to say hello! From New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Diesen and illustrator Lucy Fleming, Hello, Fall! is a touching story of the autumn season.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published July 31, 2018
About the author
Deborah Diesen
89 books128 followersDeborah Diesen is the author of The Pout-Pout Fish, a rhyming children's picture book illustrated by Dan Hanna and published by Farrar Straus Giroux. Her book The Barefooted, Bad-Tempered Baby Brigade was published by Tricycle Press. She lives in Michigan. Visit her web site at www.deborahdiesen.com and her blog at jumpingthecandlestick.blogspot.com
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September 6, 2018
Love this book. It's a little early for Fall, but because I love fall I went ahead and got this book. Beat the rush I guess. It's been almost 100 degrees here the past few days and I'm sick of the humid sticky heat. I'm ready for Fall so much. Bring on soup and cooler temps. I love the changing light and the leaves will start turning very soon.
This book brings back all the best memories of fall for me as a possible granddad and granddaughter take a stroll through fall together. Pumpkins, leaves, Wooly caterpillars and all the wonderful colors of Fall. It's a beautiful book that conjures up my love of the season.
Love the artwork here. The kids loved the book too and they are also ready for fall. They wanted Apple Cider after reading this. They gave it 5 stars.
This book brings back all the best memories of fall for me as a possible granddad and granddaughter take a stroll through fall together. Pumpkins, leaves, Wooly caterpillars and all the wonderful colors of Fall. It's a beautiful book that conjures up my love of the season.
Love the artwork here. The kids loved the book too and they are also ready for fall. They wanted Apple Cider after reading this. They gave it 5 stars.
July 5, 2026
Reminds me of all the beautiful things about Fall. Quite descriptive, which made it easy to picture in my mind’s eye. Great narration. Highly recommend.
I was blessed with an ALC. Thank you NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased.
I was blessed with an ALC. Thank you NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased.
November 14, 2021
Nothing new under the sun here, but I thought it was adorable. The illustrations made me feel all happy and cozy, and I loved the little girl's exploration in the woods with her grandfather. Though mostly a book about autumn, the last page includes a Thanksgiving feast.
October 13, 2018
I've read a lot (a LOT) of books about fall, but this may be the most poetic book about fall I've ever read. The illustrations are beautiful and fun, and the interaction between the two characters is compelling. It's a beautiful book to share with children about the season.
December 11, 2020
I loved the cute illustrations of fall in this short children's book.
September 3, 2018
A walk down memory lane as a grandfather, and granddaughter recall their walk outside together during the Fall season, and all the sights, sounds, smells and the beauty, bounty and wonder they encountered during their walk.
August 14, 2018
The illustrations are about the only good thing about this otherwise dull book.
December 14, 2021
A child and their parent/grandparent have an adventurous day in fall. They walk through the trees, talk about the animals, and finally pick pumpkins. This was a typical book. Not bad byt nothing special.
November 7, 2023
Aw, sweet book of a girl & her grandpa enjoying fall 🍂
August 29, 2018
This is a book about a girl and her grandfather enjoying aspects of fall. The story is a bit disjointed.
August 17, 2018
My kiddo wanted grandpa to read when he realized the man in the story was a grandpa, too
August 17, 2018
Adorable and I'm sooooo ready for autumn now!!!
August 4, 2018
Kind of weird
August 2, 2018
A grandfather and granddaughter welcome the Autumn season.
January 8, 2018
A lovely celebration of Fall.
January 22, 2019
Cute illustrations that add depth to the kid/grandpa relationship, the use of the past tense is a bit distracting. Nothing new here, but not unpleasant. Ages 3-5.
August 9, 2026
Hello, Fall!
by Deborah Diesen, author
with Kate Coventry, narrator
Rated: 4 star rating
I just finished listening to the Hello, Fall! audiobook with my nieces, and it is such a sweet little story. It is about a young girl and her grandfather who go outside together on a crisp autumn day to explore nature. They spend the whole afternoon doing classic fall stuff like watching squirrels collect acorns, drinking apple cider, picking out pumpkins, and jumping into a giant pile of leaves.
The bond between the grandfather and his granddaughter is just really heartwarming to listen to. The narrator, Kate Coventry, did an great job bringing the book to life. Her voice is soft and cozy, and the audio has little sound effects like rustling leaves and honking geese that kept my nieces entertained.
At the end of their walk, they head back home and review all the things they saw, and the story ends with a reminder about sharing special moments with family.
It is a super cute, quick listen that is perfect for the autumn season, and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a fun story to share.
Thank you, NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and author Deborah Diesen, and Kate Coventry illustrator, for providing me with a copy of this audiobook review consideration. All review opinions are my own.
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This is a review of the audiobook.
by Deborah Diesen, author
with Kate Coventry, narrator
Rated: 4 star rating
I just finished listening to the Hello, Fall! audiobook with my nieces, and it is such a sweet little story. It is about a young girl and her grandfather who go outside together on a crisp autumn day to explore nature. They spend the whole afternoon doing classic fall stuff like watching squirrels collect acorns, drinking apple cider, picking out pumpkins, and jumping into a giant pile of leaves.
The bond between the grandfather and his granddaughter is just really heartwarming to listen to. The narrator, Kate Coventry, did an great job bringing the book to life. Her voice is soft and cozy, and the audio has little sound effects like rustling leaves and honking geese that kept my nieces entertained.
At the end of their walk, they head back home and review all the things they saw, and the story ends with a reminder about sharing special moments with family.
It is a super cute, quick listen that is perfect for the autumn season, and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a fun story to share.
Thank you, NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and author Deborah Diesen, and Kate Coventry illustrator, for providing me with a copy of this audiobook review consideration. All review opinions are my own.
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This is a review of the audiobook.
July 18, 2026
Hello, Fall! by Deborah Diesen, illustrated by Lucy Fleming (2018) (audio Aug. 2026) [reading in July]
5m narrated by Kate Coventry
32-page Hardcover
ALC courtesy of Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Young Listeners, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Genre: Children's Fiction, Picture Book, Seasonal > Autumn/Fall
Movie Rating Equivalent: G
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½🍂🍁🍎🍏
Featuring: Autumn, Walk Through Nature, Grandpa, Caterpillars Squirrels, Colorful, Leaves, Music, Special Sound Effects
Live Status Updates: I first listened to the audio, and it sounded great. Then I read the picture book with the audio.
Final Thoughts: Hello, Fall! by Deborah Diesen is a fantastic seasonal story, and the new audiobook just enhances an already great story. Whether you are listening to the audio solo or accompanying the picture book, it is quite entertaining and so nostalgic—although I think it's definitely better with the book. The story follows a girl and her grandfather on a walk to the pumpkin patch and all of the seasonal nature items they spy along the way. It is certainly one that young children will have on repeat.
Recommend to others: Yes. This is a fantastic seasonal read and can easily be read to tie into Fall activities.
5m narrated by Kate Coventry
32-page Hardcover
ALC courtesy of Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Young Listeners, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Genre: Children's Fiction, Picture Book, Seasonal > Autumn/Fall
Movie Rating Equivalent: G
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½🍂🍁🍎🍏
Featuring: Autumn, Walk Through Nature, Grandpa, Caterpillars Squirrels, Colorful, Leaves, Music, Special Sound Effects
Live Status Updates: I first listened to the audio, and it sounded great. Then I read the picture book with the audio.
Final Thoughts: Hello, Fall! by Deborah Diesen is a fantastic seasonal story, and the new audiobook just enhances an already great story. Whether you are listening to the audio solo or accompanying the picture book, it is quite entertaining and so nostalgic—although I think it's definitely better with the book. The story follows a girl and her grandfather on a walk to the pumpkin patch and all of the seasonal nature items they spy along the way. It is certainly one that young children will have on repeat.
Recommend to others: Yes. This is a fantastic seasonal read and can easily be read to tie into Fall activities.
August 4, 2026
Hello, Fall! is such a joyful, gentle celebration of the season that my little ones were captivated from the very first leaf rustle. Deborah Diesen’s words wrap autumn in wonder—colorful leaves whispering secrets, geese calling overhead, pumpkins waiting patiently in their patch—and the audiobook brings all of that magic to life in a way that feels both whimsical and deeply comforting.
Kate Coventry’s narration is warm and inviting, like a cozy sweater on a crisp morning. She reads with a soft enthusiasm that pulls children right into the story, making them feel as though they’re walking hand-in-hand with the grandfather and granddaughter as they greet each sign of fall. My kids were completely absorbed, listening with wide eyes and quiet smiles, soaking in every moment.
What I love most is how the story slows everything down. It reminds little listeners (and grown-ups, too) that wonder is everywhere if you pause long enough to say hello. The audiobook becomes a gentle ritual—something to play on those first cool mornings or during a quiet afternoon when you want the world to feel a little softer.
It’s sweet, it’s whimsical, and it’s one of those stories that leaves the whole family feeling peaceful and connected. A new seasonal favorite in our home.
Kate Coventry’s narration is warm and inviting, like a cozy sweater on a crisp morning. She reads with a soft enthusiasm that pulls children right into the story, making them feel as though they’re walking hand-in-hand with the grandfather and granddaughter as they greet each sign of fall. My kids were completely absorbed, listening with wide eyes and quiet smiles, soaking in every moment.
What I love most is how the story slows everything down. It reminds little listeners (and grown-ups, too) that wonder is everywhere if you pause long enough to say hello. The audiobook becomes a gentle ritual—something to play on those first cool mornings or during a quiet afternoon when you want the world to feel a little softer.
It’s sweet, it’s whimsical, and it’s one of those stories that leaves the whole family feeling peaceful and connected. A new seasonal favorite in our home.
October 4, 2018
Hello, Fall! by Deborah Diesen, illustrated by Lucy Fleming. PICTURE BOOK. Farrar Straus Giroux (Macmillan), 2018. $17. 9780374307547
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL.
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
A girl and what appears to be her grandpa are illustrated exploring different elements of fall. They watch squirrels bury nuts, listen to the leaves, eat apples, pick out pumpkins, and more. The text is told in a nostalgic tone, asking “do you remember when we…” The illustrations are a vivid display of fall colors.
I feel very neutral about this book. It was a good basic book about the charms of fall, but didn’t have any extra zing. The little girl is cutely illustrated, but the very small hat on the grandpa was distracting to me. The nostalgic element, constantly referring to the past, didn’t really add much value to the text. It might appeal to a reader who has lost someone special recently.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
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BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL.
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
A girl and what appears to be her grandpa are illustrated exploring different elements of fall. They watch squirrels bury nuts, listen to the leaves, eat apples, pick out pumpkins, and more. The text is told in a nostalgic tone, asking “do you remember when we…” The illustrations are a vivid display of fall colors.
I feel very neutral about this book. It was a good basic book about the charms of fall, but didn’t have any extra zing. The little girl is cutely illustrated, but the very small hat on the grandpa was distracting to me. The nostalgic element, constantly referring to the past, didn’t really add much value to the text. It might appeal to a reader who has lost someone special recently.
Jen Wecker, HS English Teacher
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2018...
March 30, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio (Macmillan Young Listeners), and Deborah Diesen for this ALC in exchange for an honest review.
Book rating: 5
Audio rating: 4
Total: 4.5 rounded up
Audiobook Release Date: 8/4/2026
My thoughts on the book:
This is a very cute and cozy children's story about a grandfather and his granddaughter welcoming fall. It will teach children to find the beauty in the little moments, which I think is an important lesson. As this was an audiobook, unfortunately I can't see all of the artwork inside, but the cover is illustrated beautifully.
My thoughts on the Audio:
This book is narrated by Kate Coventry, and I think she did an amazing job. She has an extremely pleasant voice that I think kids will find appealing. The audiobook also has soft music and sound effects to accompany the narration. My only note regarding the audio production is that the volume seems really low. I had the volume at just about medium, and I could barely hear it and had to turn it all the way up.
Book rating: 5
Audio rating: 4
Total: 4.5 rounded up
Audiobook Release Date: 8/4/2026
My thoughts on the book:
This is a very cute and cozy children's story about a grandfather and his granddaughter welcoming fall. It will teach children to find the beauty in the little moments, which I think is an important lesson. As this was an audiobook, unfortunately I can't see all of the artwork inside, but the cover is illustrated beautifully.
My thoughts on the Audio:
This book is narrated by Kate Coventry, and I think she did an amazing job. She has an extremely pleasant voice that I think kids will find appealing. The audiobook also has soft music and sound effects to accompany the narration. My only note regarding the audio production is that the volume seems really low. I had the volume at just about medium, and I could barely hear it and had to turn it all the way up.
October 20, 2023
I absolutely loved the illustrations in this book; the colors were stunning and the pictures were detailed and cute. I didn’t appreciate the lack of character introduction at the start of the story. I wasn’t sure if this was a granddaughter and her grandfather or if I was making an inaccurate assumption about their relationship. I think the plotline was okay, but something about it felt disjointed and it didn’t catch my interest as much. I kind of just read through the words and mostly focused on the beautiful pictures, but afterwards I found myself wishing that the story had been more engaging for me.
July 12, 2026
Hello Fall by Deborah Diesen is a sweet children’s book that celebrates everything there is to love about the fall season. The narrator Kate Coventry did a wonderful job bringing the story to life. Her narration was engaging and would definitely keep young listeners interested.
As a first-grade teacher, this is a book I could see myself using during our fall science unit when we’re learning about the changing seasons. I also think it would be a great book for my students to read along with while listening to the audiobook during independent work time. It’s a fun way to build reading fluency and listening comprehension while enjoying a great story.
As a first-grade teacher, this is a book I could see myself using during our fall science unit when we’re learning about the changing seasons. I also think it would be a great book for my students to read along with while listening to the audiobook during independent work time. It’s a fun way to build reading fluency and listening comprehension while enjoying a great story.
September 21, 2018
A grandfather and his granddaughter explore the delights of the autumn season, from wooly caterpillars, flowers, pumpkins, and fall leaves, perfect for scattering when someone just can't resist jumping in. The narrator seems to be nostalgic for these times and how they all add up to love and laughter, and I liked some of the points of reflection on shared delight and the description but wasn't sure what the main idea was here other than greeting the new season with all of its splendors. The colors are rich and representative of the season being celebrated here.
October 14, 2020
I absolutely loved this little book! Seeing the detail and colors on each page really made me think of fall and made the book even more enjoyable! This book showed a little girl and her grandpa doing a lot of things you can do during fall such as picking pumpkins and jumping in piles of leaves! I could read this book over and over again because it was just such a nice book! I would read this book to my class, especially when the season changes to fall! Children could relate to this book because these are all things that happen in the fall too! 10/10 would recommend this book!
September 22, 2021
This is the perfect time for the book Hello, Fall! I really enjoyed it and the illustrations made it even better. The pictures are red , orange , yellow , all things fall and cozy. It’s about a grandfather and granddaughter bringing in fall together , jumping in the leaves as finding the beauty in love and all the little moments. I would read this to my class right now and talk about the 4 seasons , see which one is their favorite and ask what their fall plans and what they’re looking most forward to. I think this book is best suited for kindergarten and first grade.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Hello, Fall! by Deborah Diesen, narrated by Kate Coventry, is a sweet and cozy listen celebrating the beauty of the autumn season.
The narration was very well done—warm, gentle, and easy to listen to. However, this feels like a story that really depends on its illustrations, and that doesn’t fully translate to the audiobook format.
It was still a nice listen overall, but I think this one shines more as a physical picture book than as an audiobook.
I received a complimentary copy and was under no obligation to leave a positive review.
The narration was very well done—warm, gentle, and easy to listen to. However, this feels like a story that really depends on its illustrations, and that doesn’t fully translate to the audiobook format.
It was still a nice listen overall, but I think this one shines more as a physical picture book than as an audiobook.
I received a complimentary copy and was under no obligation to leave a positive review.
July 14, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced listening copy.
Hello, Fall! is an absolutely adorable picture book that celebrates everything fun about the season. The audiobook really stood out to me—the narration is warm and engaging, and the little sound effects throughout make it extra immersive for young listeners. I could easily see this becoming a favorite for family listening or a classroom storytime.
The story is simple, sweet, and full of autumn charm. If you’re looking for a cozy fall read to share with kids, this is a great choice.
Hello, Fall! is an absolutely adorable picture book that celebrates everything fun about the season. The audiobook really stood out to me—the narration is warm and engaging, and the little sound effects throughout make it extra immersive for young listeners. I could easily see this becoming a favorite for family listening or a classroom storytime.
The story is simple, sweet, and full of autumn charm. If you’re looking for a cozy fall read to share with kids, this is a great choice.
December 16, 2018
Reading level: ages 2-6
Summary: A story about a grandfather and his granddaughter enjoying the colors and beauty of fall.
Characteristics that support the genre: Colorful, autumn season book.
Writing traits:
Voice: Story is told in the voice of the little girl.
Presentation: the book is presented with large color drawings on each page, with 1-2 sentences of text.
Classroom Integration: This book could be read in the fall.
Summary: A story about a grandfather and his granddaughter enjoying the colors and beauty of fall.
Characteristics that support the genre: Colorful, autumn season book.
Writing traits:
Voice: Story is told in the voice of the little girl.
Presentation: the book is presented with large color drawings on each page, with 1-2 sentences of text.
Classroom Integration: This book could be read in the fall.
October 24, 2020
A child and her grandfather go on a walk during fall. I like the use of imagery throughout the book. “Squirrels were everywhere, digging holes and hiding acorns" I also like the way the author incorporated sounds such as geese and leaves and laughing. The grandfather and grandchild reminisce around a warm fireplace and gather for a Thanksgiving feast with others. It's a cute story about the loving relationship between a grandfather and their grandchild enjoying quality time together.
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