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October 1, 2025 9:12 pm
30 More Children’s Halloween Books for the Halloween Season
The Halloween season is all about pumpkins, costumes, and stories that balance fun with just a little fright.
Reading a Halloween book with your kids is one of the best ways to build traditions, whether it’s during a family Halloween party, before bed, or in the classroom.
This curated list of Halloween books features 30 new choices from interactive board books for toddlers to slightly spooky tales for early readers.
They’re not only entertaining but also a great way to celebrate the spirit of Halloween, keep the magic alive every Halloween, and even discover new releases that might become your child’s all-time favorite.
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1. Stumpkin — Lucy Ruth Cummins (2018)
A stemless pumpkin longs to be chosen as a jack-o’-lantern. This touching Halloween story is both funny and heartfelt, showing that even the odd ones out can shine bright.
2. Goodnight Train: Halloween Board Book — June Sobel (2022)
A bedtime Halloween book where the Goodnight Train rumbles past glowing pumpkins, costumed animals, and trick-or-treaters. A cozy October book for winding down.
3. A Very Brave Witch — Alison McGhee (2006)
A young witch dares to join human children’s revelry of All Hallow’s Eve and learns they aren’t so scary. A gentle, witchy classic for preschoolers.
4. The Scary Sleepover — Ulrich Karger, illustrated by Uli Waas (2002)
Kindergarteners have a Halloween sleepover at school, complete with costumes, decorations, and some nighttime nerves. A Halloween read that helps kids face fears.
5. I Like Pumpkins — Jerry Smath (2003)
Pumpkins for pies, pumpkins for play, pumpkins to carve. This rhyming Halloween book celebrates pumpkin patches and fall fun.
6. Halloween ABC — Eve Merriam, illustrated by Lane Smith (1987)
A rhyme for each letter of the alphabet, with witches, skeletons, and ghost stories. Ideal for early readers who want learning wrapped in the spirit of Halloween.
7. Minnie and Moo: The Night of the Living Bed — Denys Cazet (2003)
Two cows tumble into a Halloween night full of costume parties and candy. Silly, comforting, and perfect for kids who like fun Halloween books.
8. Wee Winnie Witch’s Skinny — Virginia Hamilton, illustrated by Barry Moser (2004)
A retelling of a creepy folktale where hags and apparitions haunt Uncle Big Anthony. A darker Halloween book with strong folklore roots.
9. Where’s Boo?: A Halloween Book for Kids and Toddlers
A lift-the-flap board book where little readers search for “Boo!” on each page. Simple, interactive, and a perfect book for toddlers.
10. Peekaboo Pumpkin — Camilla Reid & Ingela P. Arrhenius
Sliders and flaps hide pumpkins, bats, and more. This Halloween book is built for baby kids and offers cheerful surprises.
11. Eek! Halloween! — Sandra Boynton
Boynton’s animals panic over dark things until they realize it’s just Halloween. A lighthearted bestseller that mixes humor with spooky fun.
12. Corduroy’s Best Halloween Ever! — Don Freeman
Beloved bear Corduroy explores costumes, pumpkins, and trick-or-treating. A sweet, nostalgic pick for a family book club tradition.
13. Happy Halloween, Little Black Cat — Board Book
Follow a curious black cat as it wanders through Halloween night. A calm and adorable Halloween story for toddlers.
14. You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie — Nicola Edwards (2018)
A rhyming board book with cutouts and raised elements. A parent’s favorite Halloween way to remind kids they’re loved.
15. Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete — James Dean & Kimberly Dean
Pete the Cat goes trick-or-treating with friends in this flap book full of costumes, candy, and laughs.
16. Chicka Chicka Tricka Treat — Julien Chung
An alphabet adventure where letters wear costumes and climb a tree. A Halloween book that will make learning letters fun.
17. Spooky Hide, Spooky Seek — Sam Williams
A pop-up and flap Halloween book where children explore a haunted house full of skeletons and monsters.
18. All Kinds of Spooky: A SPOOK-tacular Story of Friendship
Animals celebrate together, proving that Halloween is about friendship.
19. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything — Linda Williams (1986)
A rhythmic tale of a little old lady followed by clomping shoes, rattling pants, and a shaking shirt until a scarecrow forms. A timeless Halloween story for every Halloween.
20. That’s Not My Bat… — From the That’s Not My… series
A tactile Halloween book where toddlers explore textures such as soft wings, fuzzy ears, and shiny eyes. A sensory Halloween read.
21. Room on the Broom (Lap Board Edition) — Julia Donaldson
A witchy classic featuring a cat, dragon, and friendly witch. A book to read aloud at any Halloween party.
22. Where’s the Witch?: A Stroller Book — Candlewick Press
A stroller-friendly interactive book with felt flaps and a final mirror surprise. Great for babies celebrating this popular holiday.
23. Festive Felt: Happy Halloween
Board book fun with felt textures embedded in the pages. A Halloween book that doubles as a toy for toddlers.
24. The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Peekaboo Halloween — Eric Carle
Carle’s art takes on pumpkins and fall critters in a pumpkin-shaped book version made for read for Halloween fun.
25. Happy Halloween, Little Critter! — Mercer Mayer
Little Critter and friends pick costumes, carve pumpkins, and go trick-or-treating. A cheerful Halloween story with plenty of halloween magic.
26. The Haunted Mask — R. L. Stine (1993)
From Goosebumps: Carly Beth buys a mask that won’t come off. A middle-grade scary story about identity and fear.
27. Little Ghost Makes a Friend — Maggie Edkins Willis (2024)
A shy ghost learns that being spooky doesn’t mean being unloved. A new Halloween release that’s both sparkly and heartwarming.
28. I’m Not Scary — Raahat Kaduji (2024)
A misunderstood bat discovers that “scary” is just what others see. A kindhearted, lightly spooky Halloween book for early readers.
29. Little Monster Says Goodnight — David Slonim (2024)
Bedtime routines meet monster mischief. A cozy Halloween story that reassures kids before lights out.
30. The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom! — Elaine Bickell & Raymond McGrath (2024)
A witchy romp where a young witch misplaces her broom before Halloween night. A tale of mishaps, magic, and discovery.
Building a Library of Best Halloween Books
With these 30 additions, your list of Halloween books for kids is stronger than ever.
From adorable board books about pumpkins and black cats to slightly spooky scary stories like The Haunted Mask, these titles show the spirit of Halloween in all its fun and fright.
They’re the best Halloween books to share with family, create traditions, and inspire cozy nights by the fire.
Some are lighthearted, some explore dark things, and some hint at the literary parade of phantoms that has always made this popular holiday magical.
So grab one of these Halloween books to read this one October, light a candle or even a bonfire, and let the stories carry you into the festive revelry of All Hallow’s Eve.
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