Scarecrow Books for Speech & Language

Autumn days are the perfect time to curl up with a book on the couch. Scarecrows are a fun topic for books that can incorporate speech and language goals.

During reading, children can practice speech sounds, describe pictures, sequence story events, and answer comprehension questions.

Below are suggestions of books about scarecrows. Happy reading!

• “The Scarecrow's Hat,” by Kenneth Brown

• “The Not-So-Scary Scarecrow,” by Mamie Tauk

• “The Scarecrow,” by Beth Ferry

• “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything,” by Linda Williams

Readers: What are your favorite books about scarecrows?

About the Author: Melissa Goff, M.S, CCC-SLP, is the owner of Sunflower Speech & Myo Therapy, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC.