17 Spooky Halloween Books for Kids of All Ages
Chances are that your kids are already well into the Halloween spirit. Channel that love of the spooky season into a passion for reading with the best Halloween themed books out there for ages 0 to 13. We've got the two best board books for babies, a few classic chapter books for early readers and Newbery-winning novels for the older kids. This list is all treats and no tricks.
17 books
Little Blue Truck's Halloween: A Halloween Book for Kids
Alice SchertleA spin-off of the kids' classic, this Halloween themed tale of Little Blue Truck follows the truck and his motley crew of animal friends for a festive Halloween party. Your kiddo will love the interactive flaps, silly animal costumes and playful illustrations. Ages 0-3.
HarperCollinsCa & Kim JulianBoard Book, 2016
$13.99$6.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Eek! Halloween!
Sandra BoyntonYou truly can never go wrong with Sandra Boynton board books. Read along with the chickens who are treated to a Halloween freak show of a pumpkin with flickering eyes, a monster-size mouse, a wizard, witch and spooky robot. Ages 0-3.
Board Book, 2023
$7.99$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How to Catch a Witch
Alice WalsteadFrom the authors of "How to Catch a Mermaid" and "How to Catch a Dragon," comes this Halloween themed caper. As always, the magical creatures seem to evade us no matter how clever we are at trying to outsmart them! Ages 2-5.
Sourcebooks & Lindsay CurrieHardcover, 2022
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Creepy Carrots!
Aaron ReynoldsIn this Caldecott Honor–winning picture book, The Twilight Zone descends on the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him. Ages 4-8.
Effin' Birds at Edmonton Expo & Julie Hedlund SONG AFTER SONG is out now!Hardcover, 2012
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost
Flavia Z. DragoFollow ghost Gustavo’s journey from shy spirit to friendly phantom, while admiring the gorgeous illustrations from Mexican artist Flavia Z. Drago. This book about finding the courage to make friends is perfect for the spooky season — or anytime. Ages 3-7.
New York Times Books & BookTrustHardcover, 2020
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Room on the Broom
Julia DonaldsonA friendly witch, hungry dragon, and muddy monster learn about friendship, and readers will delight in the surprising (and not too scary) ending. Ages 2-5.
Paperback, 2003
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The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Riel NasonWhen you’re a quilt instead of a sheet, being a ghost is hard! An adorable picture book for fans of Stumpkin and How to Make Friends with a Ghost. Ages 3-6.
Tundra Books & Erin A. CraigHardcover, 2020
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dragon's Halloween: An Acorn Book (Dragon #4): Volume 4
Dav PilkeyLiterary celeb Dragon, created by the wildly popular author of Captain Underpants, goes to a Halloween party, carves pumpkins, and gets lost in the woods, all to hilarious ends. Perfect for early readers. Ages 5-7.
Paperback, 2020
$5.99$2.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise: (A Funny and Heartwarming Halloween Chapter Book about a Lovable, Toast-Eating Pig - For Early Readers and Kids Ag
Kate DiCamilloChapter books by Kate DiCamillo are invariably a hit with early readers, and the Mercy Watson series about a "porcine wonder" makes kids squeal with delight. This Halloween themed edition is short enough to be a read-aloud, too. Ages 4-8.
John Schu & I SLAYPaperback, 2010
$6.99$3.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Charles M. SchulzIt's hard not to be nostalgic about this one if you grew up watching the 60s animation and remember Linus's stubborn camp-out in the pumpkin patch with his "sweet baboo." The book still holds up, and is a must for readers ages 3-6.
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