Fun Shapes & DesignsNo. 5666 · The 2026 edition
10 Best Preschool Halloween Books and Theme Food Crafts Ideas To Match
Get your little ones in the spooky spirit with these 10 delightful Halloween books and matching food craft ideas perfect for preschool fun!
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A curated list of 10 preschool-friendly Halloween books, each paired with a themed food craft idea that kids can help make and enjoy.
About this
This page lists ten preschool-friendly Halloween books and pairs each with a simple Halloween food craft or treat idea. It also includes a bonus list of twelve Halloween stories for preschoolers and links to related Halloween movie and toddler basket ideas. The focus is on non-scary read-alouds and interactive book-and-craft activities for young kids.
The list
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01
Ten Timid Ghosts
Jennifer O'Connell counting board book; make spooky apple ghosts.
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02
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin
Joe Troiano and Susan Banta; square pumpkin embraces being different; make square Spookley cake pops.
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03
Pumpkin Jack
Will Hubbell; pumpkin stages after Halloween; roast different flavored pumpkin seeds.
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04
Halloween Bugs: A Trick-Or-Treat Pop-Up
David A. Carter; pop-up ghost/ghoul bugs; make edible ant cups or creepy crawly bugs.
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05
Hey, That's MY Monster!
Amanda Knoll; monster moves beds; make mini Halloween popcorn ball monsters.
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06
How to Make Friends with a Ghost
Rebecca Green; girl befriends nice ghost; make ghosts floating in chocolate milk.
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07
Yucky Worms
Vivian French; non-Halloween worm book; make worms in the ground spaghetti hotdog bun.
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08
Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson; witch loses things on broom; make witches fingers from baked apple fries.
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09
Stumpkin
Lucy Ruth Cummins; stemless pumpkin dreams of jack-o'-lantern; make stemless pumpkin face smoothie.
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10
You're My Little Pumpkin Pie
Natalie Marshall; sweet board book; make pumpkin Peeps; pumpkin cookies also suggested.
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