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Skip to contentHalloween is around the corner and its time to fill your shelves with Halloween books for kids!Whether your child is into picture books, early readers, or chapter books, these Halloween stories will get them ready for spooky season.From ghost stories to haunted houses, witchy tales to trick-or-treating tales, each of the children’s Halloween books on this list will have your kids giggling with glee.Table of Contents*Halloween books for Kids Post contains affiliate links. Purchases made through links result in a small commission to us at no cost to you. Some books have been gifted. All opinions are our own.Bad Seed LOVES Halloween but this year is different and he doesn’t have a costume. He is afraid that he will be out-costumed this year.He decides to trick everyone into thinking Halloween is a different night. Can Pumpkin Seed help him embrace the Halloween spirit? This Halloween picture book is part of the Bad Seed series.Shop on AmazonCrankenstein is back with a Halloween adventure. Crankenstein’s favorite holiday is ruined because of all kinds of pumpkin, costume, and candy-induced problems.Can Crankenstein get over his bad mood and turn this holiday around? Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite children’s books about Halloween.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgA friendly witch takes to the night on her broomstick, but as the wind blows away her hat, her bow, and her wand, she finds some cute friends to join her on her ride.Will her friends be able to save her from a hungry dragon? This classic halloween book for kids is now a cartoon movie!Shop on AmazonShop on Libro.FmShop on Bookshop.orgFlavia Z Drago makes some of the best Children’s Halloween books! Her signature style makes this not-so-spooky story come to life.Vlad is a vampire with rosy cheeks. While Vlad tries to his rosy cheeks at first by wearing the traditional black garb of vampires, eventually he learns to embrace his signature style.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgMother Bruce is back in a brand new Halloween picture book! In an effort to get bruce into the Halloween spirit, the animals try to get him to act out the legend of Soggy Hollow.As they act it out, they just might find out it’s not really a legend after all!Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgIn this new Halloween picture book for 2023, Wilma the witch has been so excited to get her pet cat! She’s planned all their future adventures until she goes to the pet store and is sold a wombat instead!Now Wilma needs to keep an open mind and find a way to appreciate and love her new wombat.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgIn this story, Otilla is a brave young girl who stumbles upon an empty house while escaping danger. Inside she meets the lone inhabitant, a skull.In this Halloween picture book by famed author Jon Klassen, a classic Tyrolean Folktale is explored.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgThe Dracula family goes on a visit to the zoo in this charming tale. When baby vampire decides to hang out with the penguins and put a penguin in his stroller instead.As the rest of the family explores the zoo, he experiences life as a penguin! When it coms to children’s Halloween books, this one can be kept out all year long!Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgThe haunted house on the top of the hill is lonely. Can she find a family that will accept her that way she is to make her a happy haunted house?The ghost family at the end of the book sure seems to love her!Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgA chicken dies after crossing the road and he becomes a ghoul. His new friends are trying to convince him to scare the readers of the book, but he just wants to be a friendly ghoul.He finally ends up scaring the old ghosts to get them to go away. This is one of the funniest children’s books for Halloween.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgSir Simon is finally getting transferred to a home. He’s getting ready to do his ghost chores – slamming doors, flickering lights, and more.But after his chores are done, he wants to slack off, so he’s hoping he doesn’t have any kids in the house!Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgThis is Drago’s second appearance on our list of children’s books for Halloween – and for good reason. The bright colors and unique storytelling make Flavia’s books stand out from the crowd.In this story, Gustavo is trying to overcome his shyness so he can intereact with the world. If you are looking for a Halloween story that evokes Mexican art, this is perfect for you!Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgSet to the song “The Ants go Marching”, your whole family will love singing about the scary creatures marching down the street on their way to trick-or-treat.It’s a non-spooky, adorable Halloween picture book.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgThe ghost narrating this book is trying to point out all kinds of scary things…except they aren’t scary at all!From a dark hole with a bunny in it, so a dark black cat that just wants a little milk, this is a good Halloween picture book for more timid kids.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgA fun Halloween twist on the classic tale involves a little old lady swallowing all kids of Halloween creatures from a bat and a black cat to a wizard and a ghost.If you love the original, this children’s Halloween book is a must!Shop on AmazonBoth Creepy Carrots and it’s sibling book, Creepy Pair of Underwear, are favorites in my household. Jasper Rabbit loves carrots, but he soon thinks his favorite carrots are out to get him!This funny Halloween picture book is very Twilight Zone inspired and it’s awesome. The underwear version is funny too and it glows in the dark!Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgVampirina wants to be a ballerina, but learning to do ballet is hard for every little girl. It’s even harder for a little vampire girl trying to learn with humans!Will Vampirina be able to make her dream come true? This is one of the Halloween books that’s been turned into a movie! Find all 16 family-friendly movies based on books here.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgBonaparte, a skeleton, is falling apart and he needs all his monster friends to help him get put back together.Franky Stein tries to screw him together, Blacky Widow tries to spin a web around him, and Mummicula tries to mummify him. Will they ever be able to help their friend?Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgOn a cold Halloween day, it snows. A pair of sisters make some snowmen and decorate them for Halloween. Then they make up all the adventures their snowmen will go on for Halloween.From face painting to trick-or-treating and everything in between. I love this charming tale.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgMr. Pumpkin is having a tea party and all his spooky friends are coming with items to feed each other and decorate the table.This Halloween picture book is a counting book too as it counts up from 1 to 20.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgAll the trees in the Christmas tree lot are excited to be decorated except for one little grumpy tree. When the tree lot goes away, the grumpy tree continues to grow and twist into a gnarly old tree.The kids in the neighborhood love the tree and want to save it from being cut down and then the Halloween Tree is born! This is one of my favorite Halloween books for kids.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgThis charming rhyming book is all about a visit to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin, then take it home to carve it and get it ready for Halloween.The illustrations in this Hallowen picture book really bring it to life.Shop on AmazonAt the old haunted house, there are lots of monsters, witches, and other Halloween creatures. When children come and trick-or-treat, they find out the creatures are friendly and welcoming. This counting book is fun for everyone.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgLooking for one of the best Halloween chapter books for young readers? Look no further than the lastes installment of the Narwhal and Jelly series.Join the best friends as they celebrate the spookiest time of the year! Jelly doesn’t love the holiday but has to come to Narwhal’s rescue when he’s been swallowed by a sea monster!Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgIt’s Halloween night, but Nate’s friend’s cat is missing. Is he lost or hiding? Nate and his dog, Sludge, are on the case!This is a wonderful early reader halloween chapter book for the kiddos in your life.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgEveryone’s favorite pig is back for some Halloween antics in this continuation of the Mercy Watson series. Mercy is ready for the treating part of the night with visions of her beloved buttered toast.But the Eugenie Lincoln, next door, isn’t quite in the Halloween spirit…. especially when she see’s Mercy show up in a princess costume!Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgDragon loves Halloween in this spooky Halloween early reader book. Your younger reader will laugh outlaid as dragon tries to figure out how to be scary.This is a great one for even the most reluctant early reader.Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgThere are tons of strange things happening at the Shangri-la Hotel as Halloween draws near. The guests are all leaving because they are too scared.Ruth, Dink, and Josh are on the case as they try to figure out what’s behind the spooking. This is a great Halloween chapter book for young readers.Shop on AmazonChester the cat and Harold the dog are not happy that their family has a new pet – a rabbit named Bunnicula.When weird things start to happen, they are convinced that Bunnicula is a vampire rabbit!Shop on AmazonShop on Bookshop.orgTechnically the sequel to Bunnicula, this read-aloud book can really be read as a stand-alone. Chester and Harold are being boarded while their family is on vacation, but they are convinced they are staying in a haunted hotel!I remember laughing out loud as I read this middle grade mystery book as a child. This Halloween chapter book stands the test of time.Shop on AmazonShop on Libro.FmShop on Bookshop.orgRoald Dahl’s children book often skew towards the creepy side, but this one in particular is perfect for Halloween. A little boy and his grandmother come face-to-face with the Grand High Witch and all her evil minions.When the boy is turned into a mouse, he needs to figure out how he can defeat them and turn back into human form.Shop on AmazonShop on Libro.FmShop on Bookshop.orgNeil Gaiman’s imagination never ceases to amaze me. In this book, Coraline steps through a door and finds a house just like hers, maybe even better!She meets another set of parents who want her to be their little girl. Can Coraline escape these parents and get back to her ordinary life? I am so glad we were able to include Neil Gaiman on this list of best graphic novels of all time. It’s one of our favorite Halloween movies based on books too!Shop on AmazonShop on Libro.FmShop on Bookshop.orgI was in university when this book was published and the first four were sitting on my younger brother’s bookshelf before I picked it up to see what the fuss was about.&nbsp;I read all four books in as many days and was married with a child before the final book was published.&nbsp;This is the book that introduces us to Harry, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger; our fearless trio. &nbsp;We also meet the other favorite beloved and detested characters that make the Harry Potter book series so special. After all, what would Hogwarts be without Hagrid, Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall, Professor Snape, and Draco Malfoy?Harry Potter shows up on our list of books like Percy Jackson too! And if you love Harry as we do, check out our 17 Books like Harry Potter for Kids Obsessed with Magic or 21 Adult Books Similar to Harry Potter for Fans of Magic.Shop on AmazonShop on Libro.FmShop on Bookshop.orgThis series is full of magic and mystery. &nbsp;The amazing combination of fiction with antique photographs leads to a truly unique story.In this story, Jacob travels to a remote island off the coast of Wales and stumbles across the ruins of an orphanage. &nbsp;But when he steps inside, he finds a thriving community frozen in time.Shop on AmazonShop on Libro.FmShop on Bookshop.orgWe like to listen to books as a family when we are in the car together or doing a puzzle. The standout book for me this month was Winterhouse. While this book takes place at Christmas time, it’s spooky vibes make it the perfect Halloween chapter book.This middle grade mystery was as enthralling to me as it was to my boys. I loved the slight bits of magic in the story and the captivating setting of an expansive ski hotel on a snowy mountain at Christmas time. If you love a cozy mystery book for a 10 year old, pick this one up! We also included this in our list of paranormal books and it is one of the best.Shop on AmazonShop on Libro.FmShop on Bookshop.orgSeptimus Heap is the seventh son of a seventh son. &nbsp;He disappears the night that he is born and his parents are told he is dead. &nbsp;That night, his father finds a baby girl in the snow. &nbsp;This story sets up the adventures for the rest of the series with magic, adventure, and bravery. &nbsp;It’s one of our favorite books similar to Percy Jackson.Shop on AmazonShop Libro.FMShop on Bookshop.orgDoes your kid love the Hogwarts Express? Because this book features another magical world where the gateway is in an railroad station.It features a wizard, an ogre, a hag, and a fey all sneaking around trying to save a prince who’s been kidnapped. It’s a stand-alone book, not part of a series, and my son gobbled it up in two days.Shop on AmazonShop Libro.FMShop on Bookshop.orgLooking for books for a specific age group? We’ve got lists divided by age for 1 to 13-year-olds!For more Halloween fun, check out this post!This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Pingback: 2021 Halloween Books and Literary Costumes for Kids and AdultsPingback: 18+ Baby and Toddler Halloween Books for 2021 - Beyond the BookendsPingback: 33 of the Best Christmas Books for Kids: Jubilant Stories for 2021Welcome to Beyond the Bookends, a blog for modern moms who love to read and&nbsp;wish to inspire a love of reading in their children.&nbsp;Learn more about us here.CategoriesSubscribe to get the latest book newsBy subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive new post updates and occasional promotional emails related to our company.

Skip to contentHalloween is around the corner and its time to fill your shelves with Halloween books for kids!Whether your child is into picture books, early readers, or chapter books, these Halloween stories will get them ready for spooky season.From ghost stories to haunted houses, witchy tales to trick-or-treating tales, each of the children’s Halloween books on this list will have your kids giggling with glee.Table of Contents*Halloween books for Kids Post contains affiliate links. Purchases made through links result in a small commission to us at no cost to you. Some books have been...

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