Updated 2019: Get ready for fun with these Halloween books for kids. Read these books on mummies, ghosts and pumpkins as you head into our spookiest season!
Last year, my coworkers and I rocked our Halloween group costume contest. The ten of us dressed as Snow White, the Evil Queen, the Prince and of course, the Seven Dwarves.
The rest of the office applauded and took photos as we marched through all three floors to the tune of “Hi-Ho!” We even held pickaxes and Photoshopped the face of one of our coworkers as Snow White in the magic mirror.
This year our costumes will be even better. I’ll give you a hint: A whimsical man. A chocolate factory. Little people who like to march and dance to a theme song.
As usual here on SSBE, I wanted to feature several Halloween books for kids. These adorable books are perfect for little ones, from toddlers to early elementary kids. Hopefully these Halloween books will get you set for the spookiest season of the year.
Halloween books for kids
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Moldilocks and the Three Scares by Lynne Marie
It’s Halloween, I’m Turning Green by Dan Gutman
The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Pilkey
Sammy’s Spooktacular Halloween by Mike Petrik
Sir Simon: Super Scarer by Cale Atkinson
Does Frankenstein Get Hungry? by John Solimine (Thanks Penguin Books for my copy!)
Where’s My Mummy? by Carolyn Crimi and John Manders
One, Two…Boo! by Kristen L. Depken
Ten Timid Ghosts by Jennifer O’Connell
Click, Clack, Boo!: A Tricky Treat by Doreen Cronin
Tell Me a Scary Story…But Not Too Scary! by Carl Reiner
By the Light of the Halloween Moon by Caroline Stutson and Kevin Hawkes
Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Aaron Reynolds
Reader suggestions:
- Pete the Cat Halloween by James Dean
- Ollie’s Halloween by Olivier Dunrea
- Miss Fiona’s Stupendous Pumpkin Pies by Mark Moulton
- Black Cat Creeping by Teddy Slater
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Your turn: Have you read these Halloween books for kids? What was the last Halloween costume you wore?
Thanks for the suggestions! These are all new to us. Looks like we’ll have to head to the library soon 🙂
You’re welcome Emily! 🙂
Cute books! I haven’t dressed up for years until my kids came along :). My son wants to be an octopus again, which is easy since we already have the costumes from last year. I dunno why but the husband keeps trying to convince the kid to change his mind. I know one thing. I ain’t making new costumes this year!
Haha him and his octopus! I remember those pics! My eldest is going to be a Ninja Turtle, and the younger two are going to be Iron Man. I tried to convince one twin to reuse a hand me down costume of a crayon but he insisted on being an Iron Man too lol.
Look at all those costumes! T says Halloween is her favorite holiday, so she would love to read those books. Looks like a trip to the library is in order!
Aw I hope she likes them Leslie!
Oh my gosh, I love the oldschool Pocahontas costume! I was dressed similarly for Halloween when I was about 9. It was so fun! I think half the fun is getting into the character. Your work sounds awesome, BTW. We’re going with an “Alice and Wonderland” theme this year and I volunteered to be Caterpillar because I was hoping it would help cover my… Um… “shapely” figure 😉 I’m going to use a bubble wand in place of the hookah.
Click, Clack Moo is a early elementary FAVORITE, so I know Click, Clack, Boo would also be a great hit. I saw a Pete the Cat Halloween book at the bookstore, and he is another early elementary favorite character you might consider adding to your list.
Great collection, as always!
Haha I think I was about 9 here too. Must’ve been when the movie came out lol. We considered doing Alice and Wonderland but then we wanted to all wear similar clothes/costumes. Caterpillar sounds awesome 🙂 I’m adding Pete the Cat Halloween to this list Nikki—thanks!
Love the costumes. I will never be too old to dress up for Halloween. I love it. 🙂
Adorable books. My kids are well past the picture book stage but they read them every October. Ollie’s Halloween, Miss Fiona’s Stupendous Pumpkin Pies, Halloween Night (poetry), and Black Cat Creeping are some of our favs. Also, any ‘spooky’ Look and Find.
Oooh thanks for the suggestions, Sarah! Adding them to the list 🙂