5 best Halloween Children's Books
Fall has arrived, and with it a ghoulishly delightful chill that's perfect for snuggling up with a wickedly good book. Are you ready to venture into the world of haunted houses, friendly ghosts, and candy-corn adventures? Beyond the fright and fun, each story unfolds to reveal lessons of bravery, friendship, and the true spirit of Halloween. So, put on your coziest witch's hat, and prepare for an enchanting journey through our list of Halloween children's books. Are you scared yet? No? Well, let's turn the page and see...
Room on the Broom
By Julia Donaldson
How it fits the "Halloween Children's Books" vibe: This whimsical tale of a witch and her broom is filled with fun adventure, teaching kids about friendship and team work. It's cracked up to be a Halloween classic.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Page Count: 34
Published Date: 2016
The Little Old Lady who was Not Afraid of Anything
By Linda D. Williams
How it fits the "Halloween Children's Books" vibe: The story follows an elderly woman who nonchalantly brushes off a host of Halloween frights, demonstrating bravery to young readers. It's a must-read as the spooky season approaches.
Page Count: 36
Published Date: 1986
Goodnight Goon: a Petrifying Parody
By Michael Rex
How it fits the "Halloween Children's Books" vibe: A clever spin-off of the classic 'Goodnight Moon', this book combines the beloved bedtime ritual with Halloween creatures in humorous, rhyming verses.
Publisher: Penguin
Page Count: 30
Published Date: 2012-08-16
It's the Great Pumpkin
By Charles M. Schulz, Lee Mendelson
How it fits the "Halloween Children's Books" vibe: In this timeless Halloween story, the characters from the Peanuts comic strip indulge in Halloween traditions giving children a fun yet gentle introduction to the festival.
Publisher: Dey Street Books
Published Date: 2014-09-16
Scary, Scary Halloween
By Eve Bunting
How it fits the "Halloween Children's Books" vibe: This book is crafted to welcome the eerie spirit of Halloween with its rich illustrations and rhymes, serving the sense of whimsy and mild scariness that children love.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page Count: 40
Published Date: 1986