Kids BooksNo. 6232 · The 2026 edition
Favorite Halloween Books for Kids
Discover the best Halloween books that will delight kids of all ages, from spooky stories to sweet picture books.
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Get ready for storytime with our curated list of top Halloween books for children. These picks include classics and new favorites, perfect for building excitement or winding down after trick-or-treating.
About this
A parent-compiled reading list of Halloween-themed picture books for young children, chosen to be festive but not scary — no gore or frightening characters. Each entry pairs a title with a short personal note on its story, theme, or why the family loves it. The author notes that all titles were available through her local public library.
The list
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01
Two Little Witches
Gift from husband's grandmother, a reading teacher; counting exercise, bright illustrations not too spooky.
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02
Where's My Mummy?
Baby mummy plays hide and seek with his mother, joined by other friendly characters.
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03
Duck & Goose: Honk! Quack! Boo!
Beloved Duck and Goose characters celebrate Halloween in costume; kids love the series.
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04
Scary, Scary Halloween
Eve Bunting rhyming story illustrated by Jan Brett; slightly spooky with a surprise ending.
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05
Skeleton for Dinner
Silly, spooky tale; Skeleton falls into a misunderstanding and a haunted-forest creature helps.
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06
Crankenstein
Not strictly Halloween but has that feel; boy becomes a monster and meets another like him.
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07
A Very Brave Witch
A little witch fears humans until one Halloween night; message that different isn't scary.
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08
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
Old lady afraid of nothing until one night's big scare; described as fun and interactive.
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09
Too Many Pumpkins
Rebecca Estelle grew to hate pumpkins after a childhood month of eating them; relationships change outlook.
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10
Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise
The porcine wonder Mercy Watson and her Halloween costume, for fans of the series.
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11
Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson rhyming tale in which a witch learns the importance of helping others.
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12
The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat
Bear Country classic; the bears head out trick-or-treating with friends and a twist.
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