Introduction:
Halloween is an enchanting time of the year, filled with costumes, trick or treating, and all things spooky. It’s no surprise that kids love to dive into thrilling tales that keep them on the edge of their seats! Here’s a list of 38 of the best Halloween books for children that will send shivers down their spines while sparking their imaginations.
1. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
2. The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Pilkey
3. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
4. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
5. Halloween Hustle by Charlotte Gunnufson
6. Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds
7. Skeleton Cat by Kristyn Crow
8. Bone Soup: A Spooky, Tasty Tale by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
9. Click Clack Boo!: A Tricky Treat by Doreen Cronin
10. Ten Timid Ghosts by Jennifer O’Connell
11. Peek-A-Boooo! by Sandra Magsamen
12. The Night Before Halloween by Natasha Wing
13. Haunted Castle On Hallows Eve by Mary Pope Osborne
14. Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins
15. The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin by Margaret Wise Brown
16. Crybaby Hollow by Natalie Rompella
17. Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman
18. Mouse’s First Halloween by Lauren Thompson
19. Zombie Kid Diaries: Playing Dead by Fred Perry
20. How To Catch a Monster! By Patricia Hegarty
21. Little Boo! By Stephen Wunderli
22. Goodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parody! By Michael Rex
23. Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich by Adam Rex
24. The Vanishing Pumpkin by Tony Johnston
25. Trick or Treat, Little Critter! By Mercer Mayer
26. Pumpkin Eye by Denise Fleming
27. Creepy Pair Of Underwear! By Aaron Reynolds
28. Ghostbusters: Who You Gonna Call? By Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd
29. Berenstain Bears Go on a Ghost Walk by Stan & Jan Berenstain
30. The Monsters’ Monster by Patrick McDonnell
31. It’s Halloween, I’m Turning Green! By Dan Gutman
32. Boo Ha Ha!: A Happy Haunted Party Book by Alastair Graham
33. Thomas’ Halloween Delivery (Thomas & Friends) by Reverend W Awdry
34. Arthur’s Halloween: An Arthur Adventure by Marc Brown
35. Splat the Cat and the Pumped-Up Pumpkin by Rob Scotton
36. Clifford’s Halloween by Norman Bridwell
37. Junie B., First Grader: Boo…and I Mean It! By Barbara Park
38. Long Legs Witches: A Delightfully Dark Tale for Young Readers ền
Conclusion:
Give your young readers a thrilling treat with these 38 enchanting Halloween books that will surely become favorites during the spooky season! From creepy to humorous, mysterious to magical, these stories are perfect for children to enjoy all October long as they eagerly await the arrival of Halloween night.
