Halloween Books For Kids
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Halloween and Fall Books for Kids
What kid doesn’t like a spooky book? I know my five-year-old princess loves spooky stories and Halloween time. Here are some of the most popular books on Amazon for kids between 2- and 6+. These are sure to spark some smiles and increase their love of books and Halloween.
Ten Timid Ghosts
This bestselling counting book for beginning readers is filled with ghosts, a witch, and spooky fun!
It's Halloween, and ten timid ghosts in a haunted house have a problem: a mean witch has moved in and is planning to scare them out, one by one! Young trick-or-treaters learn to count down from ten to one as each ghost flees from the witch's silly costumes and homemade props. When the homeless ghosts gather in the woods, their fear turns to determination and they plot to get their house back. Will the ghosts frighten the witch away in time for Halloween night? -Amazon
Reading age: 2-5
Pages: 32
Grade level: Preschool- 3
The Little Kitten
“Lucky kitten, lucky readers: a sweet, special Halloween story.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“This gentle story is a sweet option for a Halloween read-aloud and will please young feline fans any time of the year.” —Booklist
From beloved author-illustrator, Nicola Killen comes to a charming autumnal story about a little girl who must return a lost kitten to its home, lovingly told and illustrated in limited color with lovely foil and interactive die-cut pages.
Ollie and her cat Pumpkin are out frolicking on a beautiful fall day when they come upon a tiny kitten shivering in a pile of fallen leaves. Ollie warms the kitten up and the three become fast friends, but when Ollie sees “Lost Kitten” posters hanging on the trees in the forest, she knows she has to help her new friend get home. As Halloween draws nearer, magic is afoot, and Ollie’s good deed is rewarded in an unexpected way. -Amazon
Reading age: 4 to 8 years
Pages: 32
Grade Level: Preschool-3
A Silly Milly Fall: Halloween and Thanksgiving with a Really Big Dog
Milly adores Halloween! How many pumpkins will Milly find? What costume will she wear? Does Milly meet a goblin, witch, bat, or ghost?
Milly can't wait for Thanksgiving! Will there be turkey legs to roast? What is her favorite side dish? Does Milly like to play football?
Milly's fall adventures told from her fur mama's perspective, are recounted in a series of lively limericks that will surely cause some laughter! This vibrant rhymer is perfect for animal lovers! Children, teachers, parents, and grandparents will love reading about a real Great Dane from Texas. Read it at home, in the classroom, or anywhere during the autumn months as you prepare for festivities of your own. With two holidays in one book, you can read it all at once or separately enjoy each holiday filled with Milly's willy-nilly "petitude!".
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Reading age: baby to 10 years
Pages: 35
Room on the Broom
The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon? -Amazon
Reading age: 2 to 4 years
Pages: 32
Grade Level: Preschool-2
At the Old Haunted House
There are all kinds of creatures in the house: a big Ma monster and her wee monsters two, a scrawny black cat and her wee kittens three, a green Pa goblin and his wee goblins four, and more! Count along as the creatures prepare for the Halloween Fright. The text, written in the pattern of the popular poem “Over in the Meadow,” makes reading aloud fun, while the cinematic illustrations set the scene for an unforgettable romp through the old haunted house. Trick or treat! -Amazon
Reading age: 2 to 6 years
Pages: 32
Grade Level: Preschool-2
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap.
And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! With bouncy refrains and classic art, this timeless Halloween story is perfect for reading aloud.
A classic and fun Halloween read-aloud story that neither you nor the kids in your life will be able to resist, whether curled up at home or in a classroom or library setting. -Amazon
Reading age: 2 to 6 years
Pages: 32
Grade Level: Preschool-3
The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky
Halloween is the Bad Seed’s favorite holiday of the year. But what’s a seed to do when he can’t find a show-stopping costume for the big night? Postpone trick-or-treating for everyone, of course!
Can he get a costume together in time? Or will this seed return to his baaaaaaaaad ways?
Find out in this hilarious, charming, and thought-provoking continuation of Jory John and Pete Oswald’s bestselling Food Group series. -Amazon
Reading age: 2 to 8 years
Pages: 32
Grade Level: Preschool-3
The Nightmare Before Christmas (Disney Classic)
Jack Skellington is the King of Halloween Town... but after so many years of the same spooky thing, he's become bored of scaring. When Jack accidentally discovers Christmas Town, he hatches a crazy scheme to take over a new holiday for the year. But can the master of monstrous scares spread Christmas cheer like jolly old Saint Nick? And what will Halloween Town's power-hungry Oogie Boogie do when he discovers Jack's plan? Tim Burton's classic film The Nightmare Before Christmas has enthralled audiences young and old for over 25 years with its catchy songs, quirky animation, and relatable theme of self-acceptance. For the first time, readers can experience it in the classic Little Golden Book format, perfect for Disney fans ages 2 to 5 and Little Golden Book collectors of all ages to celebrate Halloween and Christmas! -Amazon
Reading age: 2 to 5 years
Pages: 24
Grade Level: Preschool-2
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost
Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can’t see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is fast approaching, what can he do to make them notice him and to share with them something he loves? With fancifully detailed artwork and visual humor, debut picture-book creator Flavia Z. Drago’s vivid illustrations tell a sweet and gently offbeat story of loneliness, bravery, and friendship that is sure to be a treat for little ghouls and goblins everywhere. -Amazon
Reading age: 3 to 7 years
Pages: 40
Grade Level: Preschool-2
Crankenstein
The perfect cure for a cranky kid, illustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott-winning artist, Dan Santat.
BEWARE OF CRANKENSTEIN! He's a little monster of crankiness that no one can destroy! MEHHRRRR!!! He may look like any ordinary boy, but when faced with a rainy day, a melting popsicle, or an early bedtime, one little boy transforms into a mumbling, grumbling Crankenstein. When Crankenstein meets his match in a fellow Crankenstein, the results could be catastrophic--or they could be just what he needs to brighten his day! This hilarious and relatable tale of grumpiness gone awry will turn toddler tantrums to giggles in no time. -Amazon
Reading age: 2 to 7 years
Pages: 40
Grade Level: Preschool-3
