2023 Top 10 Halloween Books for Children

As Beautiful autumn leaves begin to change and the morning air takes on a crisp chill, Halloween season creeps around the corner with the promise of spooky fun and magical adventures! For our children, this time of year is especially thrilling, and one of the best ways to enjoy the Halloween spirit is by reading enchanting and endearing Halloween books. Here are some of our Kid tested FAVORITE Halloween books to get your family into the spooky spirit!

"Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

Rated: All Ages

What is more whimsical than a broom ride across the land with a clumsy witch in the night? On her nightly flight she meets new friends who help her escape a witch-hungry dragon! This heartwarming story about kindness and friendship is beautifully illustrated and the words flow in a fun rhythm that kids enjoy listening to!

“In a Spooky Haunted House” by Joel Stern and Christopher Lee

Rated age 2-6

This enchanting haunted house really pulls you into the story as it pops off the pages at you! The illustrations and rhythm of the book are adorable! Because it’s a pop up book I make my kids wait for me to read it so it easily gets requested 5+ times a day (thank you NANA)!

“There’s a Monster in Your Book” by Tom Fletcher and Greg Abbott

Rated: Age 1-5

This interactive book has an adorable little monster that your kids have to move and wiggle around with to try and release! But be careful when you do because you might have a silly monster running loose. This book, with its sweet looking baby monster, is an immediate go-to for my youngest children!

“The Spooky Wheels on the Bus” by J. Elizabeth Mills and Ben Mantle

Rated: Age 1-3

A spooky twist to a classic children song will have your little one singing about monsters on buses all month long. Get ready to bump, shake, and rattle around the Halloween town with this creatively illustrated countdown book!

“Creepy Pair of Underwear”

Rated: Age 3-7

This is a teacher go-to because kids LOVE the creepy series books! Join Jasper rabbit as he tries to brave his creepy pair of underwear that just keeps coming back! Your little ones are sure to laugh and relate to this silly book and will request it all the time!

“Ghost Afraid of the Dark” by Alex Willmore and Sara Conway

Rated: Age baby-4

Even ghosts can get scared! This is an adorable little story about Boo the ghost who learns how to be brave in his own spooky Halloween world! With a glow in the dark cover this read is great for little kids at bedtime!

"We’re Going on a Goon Hunt" by Michael Rex

Rated: Age 1-5

This sweet book is a spooky twist to “Going on a Bear Hunt” and plays with fun new rhymes and silly sounds! Our kids absolutely love sloshing through the murky swamps and ghastly graveyards to hunt for that crazy Goon! This is a highly requested book at our house.

"The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat" by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Rated: Age 2-6

The Berenstain Bears are back with an exciting Halloween adventure and some great lessons! When the bears go out to collect some yummy treats for Halloween, someone in the group suggests they all play some mean tricks and things get out of hand. The Bears have to make things right or Halloween could be ruined. This book is such a great read that also teaches some great values to our littles!

"There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat” by Lucille Colandro and Jared Lee

Rated: Age 2-7

This is a classic series that my kids always pull off the shelf to read. We actually own all of the holiday tales about this silly old lady and we love each of them! This hungry old lady has one crazy appetite that elicits a lot of laughs during family reading time!

I saved this book series for last because it is definitely for older children!

“Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Series” by Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell

Rated: Age 7+

If you feel a chill running up your spine, don’t worry, it's probably just from reading these books! This is a book series I grew up with and it’s one we pulled out for every October, even in high school! My older nephew has read them and they quickly became a favorite! Get ready for a flashlight-in-the-face ghost story night that your older kids will never forget!

Children's Halloween books have a unique and inspiring way of bringing the magic and excitement of this festive spooky season to life. They often introduce kids to themes of friendship, kindness, courage, and creativity, all while sparking their imagination. So, this Halloween season, grab a cozy blanket and snuggle up with your little ones to share these enchanting tales that are sure to become cherished memories. Whether it's witches, ghosts, or crazy goons, these sweet books have something for every reader to enjoy during this spooky and spirited time of year. Happy reading and Happy Halloween!

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