Halloween books for kids can be read over and over again. We’ve looked around and found some of our favorite books for kids about Halloween, pumpkins, and all things scary. (But not too scary, there are little ones around…)
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If you’ll be visiting with your Grandchildren during the Halloween season, or anytime in October, grab a few of these books to have when you see them.
Reading to kids is great in many ways – it teaches them, expands their imagination, and gives you a chance to cuddle together.
If you’re not going to be able to see them, you can order them from Amazon and have them delivered to your Grandkids before the holiday.
Then use Skype or FaceTime to read them together.
Here are some of the titles we think you’d enjoy.
Fun Halloween Books for Kids
Reading with kids is great fun and what better excuse than a holiday like Halloween.
Here are some of our favorite Halloween books for kids.
We've included coloring books because kids love to color!
And coloring books are books, too. 🙂
The Spooky Wheels on the Bus
Age: 3-5
This cute book is a Halloween themed version of the original Wheels on the Bus.
Kids will get a kick out of singing the song in a new way.
Even though there are spooky things in this book, it's presented in a non-threatening way that kids will love.
Little Blue Truck's Halloween
Age: Baby - 3
Little Blue Truck's Halloween is a great addition to the series.
Lift the flaps to find out who is dressed up in each costume.
Interactive books like this are always a hit with the littles!
The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat
Age: 3-7
The Berenstain Bears series have been a family favorite, even when my own kids were young.
The bears are always learning a lesson, and the same happens to them during this Halloween adventure.
This Halloween book will not disappoint!
Goodnight Goon: a Petrifying Parody
Age: 1-3
When my grandchildren were little, Goodnight Moon was a favorite bedtime story.
Now with Goodnight Goon, the cadence of the story is familiar, as it follows the original rhythm, but it has a ghoulish twist.
Kids will love the creepy, crawly, spooky creatures that are so popular, while still addressing the getting-ready-for-bed theme.
Goodnight Goon even addresses the childhood fear of what's under the bed, changing it from scary to funny.
Goodnight Goon put us in stitches from laughing so hard.
The kids will get a kick out of this one!
Bonaparte Falls Apart
Age: 3-7
This is a cute book with great illustrations.
It's a back-to-school, help your friends, be kind story about a skeleton who is just trying to hold it together.
He keeps falling apart, but with just a little help from his friends everything turns out great.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Age: 4 up
Classic Charlie Brown.
This is one from your own childhood that kids today will enjoy as well.
Share this fun Charlie Brown book with the kids and Grandkids!
What Was I Scared Of?
Age: 5-9
This is a typical Dr. Seuss book with all the rhymes, sing-song words, and fun illustrations that we've come to love.
And it glows in the dark!
This book should be read by flashlight, under the covers, so you can turn the light off after reading each page and enjoy the glow effect of the illustrations.
Creepy Pair of Underwear!
Age: 4-8
Jasper Rabbit needed new underwear but never expected this would happen.
Comfy, neon green and resembling Frankenstein, they gave off a ghoulish glow.
How would he ever get to sleep?
Would these crazy undies ever go away?
You'll have to read the book to find out.
Where's My Mummy?
Age: 4-8
Just one more game of hide-and-shriek before bedtime and Little Baby Mummy will go to sleep.
The creatures in the night are a bit spooky, but with Big Mama Mummy by your side, all will feel safe and warm.
Cute illustrations and a fun story! The kids will love it!
Paint by Sticker Kids: Halloween
Age: 6-12
Create 10 pictures one sticker at a time.
Includes glow-in-the-dark stickers that are perfect for Halloween.
This activity book is appropriate for older kids who have a little more dexterity in their hands and are able to manipulate the stickers.
One of the Amazon reviews said "My grandkids love these books! They can sit for hours doing these if we let them! They are so proud when their picture is complete and then hang them up all over the house."
Happy Halloween Coloring Book for Toddlers
Age: Toddlers
Great coloring book for the little ones.
Fun Halloween pictures they'll want to color and share.
Are you ready to have some on your fridge?
Happy Halloween Coloring Book
3-14
This Halloween coloring book has a variety of pictures to choose from.
The silly pictures are not so spooky, but Halloween related and fun to draw.
What do you think of our choices?
What are YOUR favorite Halloween books to read to or with the kids?
You can answer in the comments below. 🙂
Whatever you do, keep on reading.
And Keep Passing Down the Love,
