It’s the spooky season! So we are excited to share some new Halloween books for kids and families to share! From board books to chapter books, there is something for everyone this year!

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Booook! A Spooky High-Contrast Book

Illustrated by Jannie Ho

This high contrast board book is perfect for young baby brains. The simple text greets all kinds of Halloween symbols from bats to witches, while the black and white illustrations feature cute versions of the creepy creatures.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

Written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz

This oversized board board book shares the beloved story of the Peanuts gang and the Great Pumpkin. Kids will love rereading the familiar story and the large, colorful illustrations that show all the fun that Charlie Brown and his friends are taking part in on Halloween night.

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Witch & Wombat

Written and illustrated by Ashley Belote

Wilma is a young witch who can’t wait to get her first cat. But the pet store is all out of kittens. So she ends up with a pet wombat. Will she learn to love her very different pet? This is a sweet Halloween story about friendship, with hilarious conversational text and colorful illustrations.

The Boo Crew Needs You!

Written by Vicky Fang and illustrated by Saoirse Lou

This adorable interactive book asks readers to turn pages, press buttons, and complete other actions to help the Boo Crew save the Monster Ball in Monster Town. Kids will love helping the characters along by completing different actions, as well as the colorful cartoon illustrations.

Skeletina and the Greedy Tooth Fairy

Written and illustrated by Susie Jaramillo

When Skeletina comes across a young girl having a strange dream about her teeth falling out, she does her best to help the girl navigate her nightmare. The story has an important lesson that kids can relate to, while the colorful and strange illustrations make it a perfect read for the Halloween season.

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Vlad the Fabulous Vampire

Written and illustrated by Flavia Z. Drago

This book from the world of Gustavo, introduces readers to Vlad, a vampire with a passion for fashion. His rosy pink cheeks make him look more alive than other vampires, so he uses his fashion skills to try to hide his secret. But when he discovers a friend may be hiding a pink secret of her own, can he learn to be confident in his rosy cheeks? The illustrations use darker colors, making the vibrant pink of his cheeks really pop from the page.

See the Ghost

Written by David LaRochelle and illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka

This hilarious sequel to See the Cat and See the Dog, joins Max the Dog and Baby Cakes the cat as they meet three invisible things: a ghost, the wind, and a fairy. The easy to read text and the hilarious illustrations will have kids laughing out loud.

Skeleanor the Decomposer

Written and illustrated by Emily Ettlinger

This graphic novel shares the story of Skeleanor, a skeleton who loves to play music. But no matter what type of music she plays, she scares away the people in the town. Can her love of music and her dream of sharing that love overcome the fear of the villagers? The back of the book includes a glossary explaining the different instruments shared in the story.

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The Skull

Written and illustrated by Jon Klassen

This adaptation of a traditional Tyrolean folktale shares the story of a girl named Otilla who runs away from home, and a house in the woods inhabited by a skull who harbors a secret. The dark illustrations and very dark story are good for kids who like creepy tales.

Crimson Twill: Witch in the Country

Written by Kallie George and illustrated by Birgitta Sif

This addition to the Crimson Twill series follows Crimson as she attempts to plan out a fun day in the country when her city friends come to visit. But nothing goes as planned, and she has to learn that sometimes a change of plans isn’t a bad thing. This is a sweet witchy story with cute illustrations, perfect for little ones who want a bit of Halloween fun without anything too scary.

Ten-Word Tiny Tales to Inspire and Unsettle

Written by Joseph Coelho

This collection of stories includes tiny tales made up of only 10 words. These stories are a fascinating example of how our imaginations can take something as simple as 10 words and create a creepy or interesting story in our heads. Each tiny tale is accompanied by fascinating illustrations created by one of the author’s artist friends.

Who was Accused in the Salem Witch Trials? Tituba

Written by Insha Fitzpatrick and illustrated by Rowan Maccoll

This graphic novel follows the events of the 1692 Salem witch trials from the perspective of Tituba, one of the first women accused. The illustrated story makes it easy for young kids to get drawn into the history, and the back of the book includes a conclusion and timeline of the witch trials.

What is the Story of the Headless Horseman?

Written by Sheila Keenan

This addition to the What is? series introduces the legend of the headless horseman, the life and influences of Washington Irving, and the legacy of his spooky story. The book is broken down into chapters, but the text is easy to read and is interspersed with illustrations. The back of the book includes a bibliography and a timeline of the Headless Horseman.

What Do We Know about Bigfoot?

Written by Steve Korte

This informative book provides a deep dive into the history and stories surrounding Bigfoot. The book is broken down into chapters ranging from cryptids and wildmen to sightings and frauds. There are lots of detailed illustrations throughout the book, and the end includes timelines and a bibliography. This is a great introduction to the legend of Bigfoot for interested kids.

Rainbow Fairies: Trixie the Halloween Fairy

Written by Daisy Meadows and illustrated by Georgie Ripper

This special edition includes 3 Halloween stories featuring Trixie the Halloween Fairy. When Jack Frost and his goblins steal Trixie’s 3 magic candies, it puts Halloween in danger. It’s up to friends Rachel and Kirsty to help Trixie recover the candies and save the holiday! The book features lots of cute illustrations, and there is a challenge posed to readers to find the hidden letters throughout the book to spell out a secret message.

Sticker Dolly Dressing Halloween

Written by Fiona Watt Illustrated by Stella Baggott and Non Figg

This sticker book gives kids an opportunity to use the various stickers to dress up the characters in the book and the scenery around them. Each two page spread features a different scene with a paragraph blurb setting the scene. Each scene has a specific page of stickers to go with it. Kids will love creating their own fashions and scenes.

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Halloween Things to Make and Do

Written by Kate Nolan and illustrated by Manola Caprini and Beatrice Xompero

This book is stuffed full of games, puzzles, and crafts for kids and families to do together. There are connect the dots, mazes, and puzzles throughout the book, with the answers provided in the back. There are also step by step instructions for adorable Halloween crafts and clear photographs of the finished products.

What are your favorite new Halloween books for kids? Share them in the comments below!

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