Summerween Books for Kids

Poor Little Ghost has lost her scary BOO, so she sets out on a nighttime hunt to find it. She searches high and low, but it’s nowhere to be found! Will she ever find her lost BOO? This charming, not-so-scary read aloud is perfect for fans of Five Little Pumpkins, Room on the Broom, and How to Catch a Monster!

The last thing Fang wants is another vacation in Transylvania. He’s toured Dracula’s castle and the coffin museum enough for an eternal lifetime. Why can’t he spend the summer swimming and surfing like his other friends? Will he be able to make his dreams of a beach vacation come true?

When all the trick-or-treating is done and children are tucked in on Halloween night, ghosts are drawn to one special place: the Haunted Playground! Ruled by Rex Magnificus, ghosts arrive not to haunt but to play. But will the appearance of two human children interrupt their revelry?

One little  seed dreams of growing to be a big, scary jack-o-lantern,  but soon realizes he’s a watermelon! This silly, sun-soaked story blends Halloween spirit with warm-weather fun for a giggle-filled read that’s more sweet than spooky.

It’s Halloween night! Which means it’s time to take your friendly neighborhood ghost trick-or-treating. But be careful — they scare easily! Please Don’t Scare the Ghost is your one-stop shop to navigating Halloween night and its witches, ghosts, zombies, and vampires, so as not to offend any of your new friends.

UH-OH! A cute little witch has thrown a magic spell at you! Use your finger wand to make magic yourself in this interactive book. But, be careful! Your magic might be more powerful than you think!

Life isn’t always easy — even for a ghost! In this funny follow-up to It’s Not Easy Being Santa Claus, a ghost discovers that happiness comes from within when she learns to accept that she’s simply too cute to be considered scary! The perfect way to celebrate Summerween with your littlest trick or treaters!

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.

The beloved classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt gets an eerie twist in this goon-infused parody that perfectly plays with the rhythm and sound effects of the original. Michael Rex’s creepy settings and hilarious text will have kids demanding to giggle and shiver through the story again and again, and now this board book edition is perfect for toddler bedtimes and read alouds.

This Halloween-themed two-in-one Gravity Falls storybook includes two haunting tales based on favorite episodes of the Disney Channel hit animated series. Also includes a fun sticker sheet!

Flashlights? Check! Scary movies? Check! Ghost Peppers?! Pizza and Taco are ready to prove they’re brave as can be in their latest graphic chapter book! Nothing scares these besties … or so they say.

Discover the newest installment in the Monster Support Group series, where the truths behind your favorite monsters are revealed! In this book, you’ll meet Anatiti: The most stubborn pharaoh in Ancient Egypt.

Benny Ramírez can see dead people … Well, one dead person, anyway. A hilarious and heartwarming story about a boy who can suddenly see the ghost of his famous musician grandfather!

For tweens who like their spooky stories with a side of heart, this monster-filled graphic novel delivers just the right mix of eerie and endearing. Expect lovable creatures, a touch of darkness, and plenty of summerween-worthy thrills.

Strange sightings? Mysterious happenings? Kid reporter CJ Delaney is on the case. This fast-paced adventure is packed with paranormal puzzles and page-turning fun — ideal for kids ready to dive into a slightly spookier summer read.

Calling all brave detectives! Dr. Franklefink’s precious Monster Maker has gone missing and there are lots of suspects! Along with your yeti partner, it’s up to YOU to find the culprit. This interactive mystery lets readers choose their path as they track down a monstrous culprit. With twists, turns, and plenty of spooky surprises, it’s a perfect pick for hands-on summerween fun.

A mad professor with a penchant for perfection … The professor’s monstrous creations, tossed aside and left to fend for themselves in the creepy castle … And Stitch Head — the forgotten one with a heart of gold, who is determined to save them all. Join Stitch Head and an endearing cast of misfits in this humorous, gothic-inspired adventure of friendship, community, and discovering where you truly belong. Soon to be a major motion picture, coming fall 2025!

A middle-grade mystery series that’s scary, creepy, and filled with gothic twists! Meet the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who solve mysteries at increasingly bizarre summer vacation destinations in the hopes of being reunited with their parents — or at the very least finally finding a good churro.

With charming full-color art throughout — perfect for early, emerging, and reluctant readers — this second book in the Only Ghost chapter book series highlights that the only way to find true belonging is to accept ourselves and celebrate the differences that we see in each other.

The monster hunt is on! A rip-roaring graphic novel adventure about the latest in a famous family of vampire-hunting pigs, inspired by legendary monster slayer Van Helsing!

Perfect for fans of Hocus Pocus and Stranger Things, this middle grade debut tells the story of a boy who travels into an alternate version of his Halloween-obsessed town to save his sister from an evil witch and free the town from the witch’s curse.