Halloween Books

If your kids are getting excited about pumpkins, witches' hats, and trick-or-treating, it's time for the best Halloween stories. These charming books about monsters, ghosts, vampires, and more have just the right amount of spooky fun for little kids. As the nights get longer, snuggle up with one of these great read-aloud stories and get in the Halloween spirit. If your kid is ready for something a little more scary, check out these: Horror Books for Kids and Teens, Best Ghost Stories for Kids and Teens, and Vampire, Werewolf, and Zombie Books.

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Moonlight: The Halloween Cat Poster Image
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Moonlight: The Halloween Cat

age 2+

Cozy, scare-free love letter to Halloween night.

By: Cynthia Rylant (2009)
Click, Clack, Boo!: A Tricky Treat Poster Image
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Click, Clack, Boo!: A Tricky Treat

age 3+

Animals lure Farmer Brown to holiday fun in spooky sequel.

By: Doreen Cronin , Betsy Lewin (2013)
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost Poster Image
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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

age 3+

A ghostly sweet tale of courage and friendship.

By: Flavia Z. Drago (2020)
Halloween Mice Poster Image
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Halloween Mice

age 3+

Scare-free Halloween fun for preschoolers.

By: Bethany Roberts (1995)
Ladybug Girl and the Dress-up Dilemma Poster Image
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Ladybug Girl and the Dress-up Dilemma

age 3+

Ladybug Girl picks Halloween costume in charming adventure.

By: Jacky Davis (2014)
The Monsters' Monster Poster Image
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The Monsters' Monster

age 3+

Frankenstein-like monster teaches his creators gratitude.

By: Patrick McDonnell (2012)
Vampirina Ballerina Poster Image
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Vampirina Ballerina

age 3+

Cute, comic how-to for aspiring vampire ballerinas.

By: Anne Marie Pace (2012)
Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat Poster Image
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Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat

age 4+

Halloween alphabet book is a howlingly funny treat.

By: Nick Bruel (2016)
Bone Soup Poster Image
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Bone Soup

age 4+

Ghoulish Stone Soup is more fun than scary.

By: Cambria Evans (2008)
Carl's Halloween Poster Image
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Carl's Halloween

age 4+

Dog pulls another fast one in fun trick-or-treating jaunt.

By: Alexandra Day (2015)
The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky Poster Image
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The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky

age 4+

Sweet take on stress of picking the best Halloween costume.

By: Jory John (2021)
Happy Halloween, Biscuit! Poster Image
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Happy Halloween, Biscuit!

age 4+

Warm, humorous tale reflects preschool tastes.

Frankenstein Doesn't Wear Earmuffs! Poster Image
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Frankenstein Doesn't Wear Earmuffs!

age 4+

Funny take on protective parents and eager trick-or-treater.

By: John Loren (2020)
Hampire Poster Image
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Hampire

age 4+

Cute suspense tale with twist; great Halloween read-aloud.

Halloween Hustle Poster Image
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Halloween Hustle

age 4+

Light tale of partying monsters a fun pick for young kids.

By: Charlotte Gunnufson (2013)
Little Goblins Ten Poster Image
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Little Goblins Ten

age 4+

Spooky update of classic nursery rhyme fun for Halloween.

By: Pamela Jane (2011)
Otter Loves Halloween! Poster Image
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Otter Loves Halloween!

age 4+

Otter conquers fears in cute, kid-like holiday romp.

By: Sam Garton (2015)
The Sweetest Witch Around Poster Image
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The Sweetest Witch Around

age 4+

Young witch falls for human candy in cute Halloween tale.

By: Alison McGhee (2014)
Ten Creepy Monsters Poster Image
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Ten Creepy Monsters

age 4+

Not-too-scary counting book with a friendly twist.

Trick or Treat, Crankenstein Poster Image
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Trick or Treat, Crankenstein

age 4+

Splashy colors and relatable moods make a fun read-aloud.

By: Samantha Berger (2021)