Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit than with some spooktacular Halloween picture books?
Whether you’re reading by the light of a jack-o’-lantern or snuggled up under the covers, these 35 Halloween-themed picture books are sure to enchant and thrill young readers.
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From friendly ghosts to mischievous witches, there’s something for everyone in this bewitching collection of our favorite Halloween picture books for kids.
One of our favorite ways to celebrate holidays and seasons is reading fun books. So today’s post is all about Halloween Books for kids.
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This year I thought it would be fun to put together some of our favorite Halloween books for kids along with a reading challenge.
Halloween Reading Challenge
For the month of October I thought it would be fun to do a little reading challenge. So I created a Jack O’ Lantern reading tracker.
The reading challenge tracking sheet has 30 Halloween pumpkins to color in.
Simply pick your favorite Halloween and fall picture books after reading each book color a pumpkin. If you read more than 30 Halloween books you can always print another Halloween Reading Challenge page.
Get the free printable Halloween reading challenge at the bottom of this post.
Best Halloween Books for Kids
There are a lot of different Halloween and Fall books that are great for kids. This list is in no way a comprehensive list off all kids Halloween books.
Halloween Picture Books
It’s a list of some of our favorite books to read about Halloween and the list continues to grow as we find new favorites.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Brains
Written by Joe McGee is a silly Zombie book perfect for a Halloween read aloud.
The main character Reginald loves peanut butter and jelly while all the other zombies love brains. He tries to tell the other zombies there is more to life than eating brains, but do they listen?
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson’s picture book “Room on the Broom” is a popular kids Halloween book.
The story is about a witch and her cat and how they meet some unexpected friends on a broomstick ride.
But is there enough room for everyone to ride on the broom?
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Join the little old lady on her fearless journey through the dark woods.
Written by Linda D. Williams this cute Halloween picture book is one of our favorites to read each fall.
Where’s My Mummy
Little Baby Mummy just wants one more game of hide-and-shriek before bedtime.
This cute and funny story is the perfect Halloween bedtime story.
Halloween Hunt
Look and Find Halloween Hunt by Clever Publishing is such a cute Halloween picture book.
Search over 800 adorable Halloween images for answers to questions and challenges found on each page.
My kids ranging from 2-8 all enjoy this Halloween activity/picture book.
Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman
Written by Erica Silverman this kids Halloween picture book teaches an important lesson about working together.
Moving the BIG pumpkin alone is to hard but then a tiny bat has an idea.
Goodnight Goon
If you like the book goodnight moon you need to read Goodnight Goon. It’s a hilarious parody of the classic “Goodnight Moon,” set in a haunted house.
It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse!
This cute picture book is a perfect read aloud for a Halloween or fall story time. Join Mouse as he explores all the joys of Halloween, from carving pumpkins to trick-or-treating.
Guess What’s for Halloween
This cute Clever Publishing Halloween book has adorable illustrations and 35 flaps that kids will love.
The Spooky Wheels on the Bus
Enjoy a Halloween twist on the classic children’s song that’s sure to have kids singing along.
Check to see if the library has this book or order it on Amazon.
Leonardo, the Terrible Monster
Leonardo is a monster who isn’t very good at scaring people. Can he find the perfect scare?
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin
This cute fall picture book also has a great message for kids.
Spookley is different than other pumpkins, but he proves that being unique is something to be proud of.
Happy Halloween, Pirates!
This fun Halloween lift the flap book is perfect for elementary age kids. The story is funny, illustrations are cute and who doesn’t love pirates?
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Duck & Goose, Find a Pumpkin
Join Duck and Goose as they embark on a quest to find the perfect pumpkin.
This fall version of the Duck and Goose books is a fun read for young kids.
Click, Clack, Boo!: A Tricky Treat
Farmer Brown’s barn is full of Halloween surprises in this delightful tale.
If you love the classic Click, Clack, Moo you’ll enjoy this Halloween version of the book.
There Was An Old Mummy Who Swallowed a Fly
Join an Old Mummy as he makes his way through a graveyard and through a haunted castle. On his adventure he eats all kinds of creepy things.
Spoonful of Frogs
Frogs are the most important ingredient in a witches favorite treat frog soup. But getting the frogs into the cauldron is hard work.
Bonaparte Falls Apart
This book is a favorite Halloween picture book about Bonaparte who is falling apart.
Bonaparte the skeleton is falling apart, with the help of his friends will he be ready for the first day of school?
Spooky Mazes
Though not a picture book I had to include these fun activity books. Clever publishing has two different fun Halloween maze books that are so fun for kids to do this fall.
Printable Reading Challenge
Have fun using this free printable Halloween reading challenge tracker to see how much you read this Halloween.
Use this reading challenge printable to track reading anyway you want. Track the days you read, the minutes or the books.
Free Printable Halloween Reading Challenge
Please keep this printable for personal and class use only.
I hope you enjoy these Halloween picture books, they are sure to provide hours of spooky fun for kids of all ages.
Whether you’re looking for gentle ghosts or mischievous monsters, these tales are bound to capture the magic of the season.
More Fun Fall Books To Read
Now that you’ve read the list of our favorite Halloween books here are some of our favorite Fall books.
Too Many Pumpkins
Too many pumpkins is one of my favorite fall picture books and has been since I was a child.
Rebecca Estelle eats too many pumpkins growing up and now refuses to deal with them. Until one day a giant pumpkin smashes in her yard, what an adventure she is in for.
Her yard turns into a pumpkin patch! What is she going to do with all the pumpkins? Follow along and find out!
Apple Cake
Apple Cake is a simple story with beautiful illustrations and simple text. The book just feels like fall which makes it a fun one to read each fall season.
Fletcher and the Falling Leaves
In “Fletcher and the Falling Leaves,” Julia Rawlinson weaves a heartwarming tale about a little fox who is puzzled by the changing leaves.
This beautifully illustrated story imparts important lessons about acceptance and the beauty of changing seasons.