Halloween Books

Last updated: October 31, 2025

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.

Cynthia Rylant Holiday (2009)

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Room on the Broom book cover: Smiling witch holding a wand flying on a broom with a cat

BOOK

Room on the Broom

age 2+

Fun, silly rhyming story with a witch and her packed broom.

Julia Donaldson Picture Book (2001)

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5 More Sleeps 'til Halloween book cover: Child in ghost costume and glasses next to dog in front of spooky Halloween house

BOOK

5 More Sleeps ‘til Halloween

age 3+

Spooky-cute story and images capture Halloween excitement.

Jimmy Fallon Picture Book (2024)

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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.

Doreen Cronin , Betsy Lewin Holiday (2013)

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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost Poster Image

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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost: The World of Gustavo, Book 1

age 3+

A ghostly sweet tale of courage and friendship.

Flavia Z. Drago Picture Book (2020)

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Halloween Mice

age 3+

Scare-free Halloween fun for preschoolers.

Bethany Roberts Holiday (1995)

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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.

Jacky Davis Picture Book (2014)

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Leila the Perfect Witch book cover: A smiling Leila holds a black cauldron with purple smoke rising from it; a green frog looks up at her with a smile

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Leila, the Perfect Witch: The World of Gustavo, Book 2

age 3+

A magical celebration of unique abilities and individuality.

Flavia Z. Drago Picture Book (2024)

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The Monsters' Monster

age 3+

Frankenstein-like monster teaches his creators gratitude.

Patrick McDonnell Picture Book (2012)

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Vampirina Ballerina Poster Image

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Vampirina Ballerina

age 3+

Cute, comic how-to for aspiring vampire ballerinas.

Anne Marie Pace Picture Book (2012)

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Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire book cover: Vlad with rosy cheeks, black cloak lined with glittery pink fabric; mannequin in skirt and jacket behind him

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Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire: The World of Gustavo, Book 3

age 3+

A colorful tale of self-acceptance and creative expression.

Flavia Z. Drago Picture Book (2024)

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Abuelita's Gift book cover: Julieta and Abuela, both in white flowing dresses, dance together

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Abuelita's Gift: A Día de Muertos Story

age 4+

A beautiful tale of remembrance, Mexican culture.

Mariana Ríos Ramírez Picture Book (2024)

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Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat Poster Image

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Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat

age 4+

Halloween alphabet book is a howlingly funny treat.

Nick Bruel Holiday (2016)

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Bone Soup

age 4+

Ghoulish Stone Soup is more fun than scary.

Cambria Evans Holiday (2008)

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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.

Alexandra Day Holiday (2015)

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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.

John Loren Picture Book (2020)

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Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared book cover: Cartoon monkey with big eyes looks afraid

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Grumpy Monkey Don’t Be Scared

age 4+

Funny Halloween quest for treats has amazing illustrations.

Suzanne Lang Picture Book (2023)

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Halloween Hustle Poster Image

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Halloween Hustle

age 4+

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

Charlotte Gunnufson Picture Book (2013)

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Hampire Poster Image

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Hampire

age 4+

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

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen Picture Book (2011)

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Happy Halloween, Biscuit! Poster Image

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Happy Halloween, Biscuit!

age 4+

Warm, humorous tale reflects preschool tastes.

Alyssa Satin Capucilli Holiday (1999)

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