Fun and Fright-Free Halloween Books for Kids
Get your little ones in the Halloween spirit with our handpicked selection of fun, age-appropriate reads for every stage — from board books and picture books to illustrated stories for growing readers. Whether you’re looking for playful witches, friendly ghosts, or interactive fun, these books offer the perfect blend of festive charm and delightful storytelling that young readers — and parents — will return to year after year.
Board Books | Picture Books | Chapter Books & Graphic Novels
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Add to BookshelfThere’s a Little Ghost in Your Book
by Tom Fletcher
BOO! There’s a little ghost floating around in YOUR book! Pull, slide, and jiggle the pages to help him give his friends a fright in this interactive board book from the creator of There’s a Monster in Your Book.
Ages 0 – 3
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Spooky, Scary Skeletons
by Andrew Gold
Spooky, scary skeletons … will send shivers down your spine in this adorable sing-along picture book based on the TikTok viral song by Andrew Gold (best known for writing The Golden Girls theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend”).
Ages 0 – 3
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Goodnight, Broom: A Spine-Tingling Spoof
by Deb Adamson
It’s time for bed, but the little witch’s room is still awake with magic. Join her in saying goodnight to all the frightfully fun items around her. Little ones will adore this festive spin on a familiar bedtime tale.
Ages 1 – 3
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Counting Creatures and Their Features
by Dee Leone
Count your way through a world of quirky, silly creatures, from goblins to witches, in this original Little Golden Book filled with rhythmic, read-aloud fun! This is truly a book that makes storytime fun for the kids being read to and the adults doing the reading!
Ages 2 – 5
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When You Wish Upon a Ghost (Disney The Haunted Mansion)
by Tim McCanna
Help the Haunted Mansion’s famous feathered resident Raven find all the guests for a special party in this unique seek-and-find picture book from Disney! Fans of the How to Catch series will love going on this grim, grinning adventure through the Disney Parks’ Haunted Mansion attraction.
Ages 3 – 6
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Frankenkitty
by Maudie Powell-Tuck
Meet Frankenkitty — a stitched-together kitten with a haunted castle for a home and a reputation that seems to terrify everyone except Olive, the inventor’s brave young daughter. When terrible things start to happen at the castle, poor Frankenkitty gets the blame and is banished from the castle into the snow. Will Olive be able to rescue the poor kitten before it’s too late?
Ages 3 – 7
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Getting Ready for Halloween
by Vera Ahiyya
Halloween is here, and the whole class is getting ready for fun! With the help of their teacher, they play games, make arts and crafts, and even march in a costume parade. But will the day hold more tricks or treats? This engaging read-aloud will help your child prepare for Halloween, and all that comes along with it!
Ages 3 – 7
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Monsters Love Brownies
by Ben Okon
Did you know that monsters love brownies? And why wouldn’t they? They’re the perfect sneaky treat to eat while they play their favorite game, hide-and-seek. Everyone knows that monsters love to hide under beds and in closets, but don’t be afraid. Monsters are just as sweet as the chocolatey brownies stuck between their teeth. For fans of Dragons Love Tacos comes this yummy tale about monstrous misadventures, the second book in the Mythical Feasts series.
Ages 3 – 7
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My Brother’s Butt Is Haunted
by Dan Poblocki
Get ready for a buttload of laughs in this hilarious picture book about a pair of siblings who face a frightening question — can butts be haunted? Filled with gas, ghosts, and plenty of giggles, this book will inspire endless rereads as it turns farts into the butt of the joke. Featuring a glow-in-the-dark cover!
Ages 3 – 7
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Halloween Trampoline
by Scott Rothman
Halloween hijinks ensue when the monsters bring out their trampoline! Vampire loses a fang while eating a tangerine and Werewolf howls at the moon while playing the tambourine. But the fun continues as they bounce high over pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and trick-or-treaters dressed nice and mean.
Ages 3 – 7
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Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party
by Aubrey Plaza and Dan Murphy
From award-winning actress Aubrey Plaza and writer Dan Murphy comes the story of a feisty wannabe bruja and the kooky witch she helps to throw the best Halloween party of the season!
Ages 3 – 7
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Here a Creak, There a Shriek!
by Kelly Conroy
Creep your way through a spooky farm and meet cackling witches, howling beasts, and floating ghosts in this “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”-inspired rhyme, perfect for fans of Halloween! Includes a poster printed in Pantone on the inside of the jacket!
Ages 3 – 7
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Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween
by A.A. Livingston
Meet Grizelda the Green. She’s a grouchy old witch and she absolutely, positively, HATES Halloween! So this year, she’s cooked up a plan to end the holiday once and for all. But both she and the trick-or-treaters are in for some surprises that will make this the most memorable Halloween ever! Told in silly, rhyming text, this not-so-scary Halloween tale is perfect for fans of Room on the Broom and How to Catch a Witch!
Ages 4 – 8
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Richard Scarry’s Lowly Worm Saves Halloween!
by Richard Scarry
It’s Halloween in Busytown, and something is afoot … all the pumpkins have vanished! Join Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat in this brand-new story as they try to save Halloween. This charming hardcover storybook includes two pages of full-color stickers for extra festive fun!
Ages 4 – 8
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I Love You, Boo!
by J. D. Forester
It’s not Halloween without candy! From crunchy chocolate bars to chewy sweet-and-sour gummies, this pun-filled picture book has all the holiday favorites. Rhyming affirmations pair perfectly with eerie-sistible anthropomorphized food art for a cheerful and festive read.
Ages 4 – 8
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Duck & Goose, Honk! Quack! Boo!
by Tad Hills
It’s Halloween in the meadow and Duck and Goose are going trick-or-treating. Duck is going as a scary ghost. Goose is going as a brave superhero. And Thistle’s costume … well, that’s a secret. But what will Duck and Goose do when they hear a very scary swamp monster is looking for them?
Ages 4 – 8
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Cookie & Broccoli: Scariest Halloween Ever!: A Graphic Novel
by Bob McMahon
This Halloween, best friends Cookie and Broccoli revel in funny tricks and sweet treats in this early graphic novel that’s all about the true meaning of bravery and not judging others before you get to know them.
Ages 4 – 8
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The Princess in Black and the Trick-or-Treating Trouble
by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale
It’s Halloween, and the Princess in Black is ready for a night of costumes and trick-or-treating — until some mischievous monsters threaten to spoil the fun. Halloween hijinks meet high-spirited heroics in a special Princess in Black adventure that’s a treat all around.
Ages 5 – 7
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Pumpkin and Beetle: Two Vampire Cats
by Jannie Ho
Meet Pumpkin and Beetle, two vampire cat best friends, as they explore their cozy-spooky town together in this early graphic novel.
Ages 5 – 8
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Witchycakes #1: Sweet Magic
by Kara LaReau
Welcome to the most magical bakery — Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and helps their neighbors with a touch of magic. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book with irresistible full-color art on every page!
Ages 6 – 9
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Halloween Ball
by Perdita Cargill and Honor Cargill
It’s time for the Halloween Ball, and Bea Black is on the planning committee. Will she be able to come up with ideas for the ball that impress — and continue to practice magic while keeping it all a secret from her dad and best friend?
Ages 6 – 9
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