It’s Halloween season! So we are excited to share these new Halloween books for kids, perfect for reading together as you celebrate the spooky season!
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Happy Halloween Little One
Written by Sandra Magsamen
This adorable board book starts with a section for parents to fill in for their little ones with memories from their Halloween celebrations. The rest of the book is full of adorable cartoon illustrations of a little elephant celebrating Halloween. The text shares all of the fun things to do at Halloween time, with brightly colored fonts making the letters pop on the page. This is a cute keepsake and a fun book to read aloud to little ones.
I Love You, Spooky Boo!
Written by Rose Rossner and illustrated by Kathryn Selbert
In this cute touch and feel board book, the text shares loving message from reader to child, with a fun Halloween twist. The brightly colored illustrations feature different textures for little ones to explore, from sequins to fur. The ending has a mirror and a cute message the kids and adults will love.
Pumpkin Spice
Written by Arie Kaplan and illustrated by Monique Dong
This sweet little board book celebrates the joys of the fall season by following a little girl named Pumpkin Spice as she is introduced to the colors of fall by a little pumpkin named Jack. They explore the changing leaves, as well as the colors of Halloween and Thanksgiving. This is a cute book for introducing the fall season to little ones.
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Ha Ha Halloween!
Written by Jill Howarth
This Halloween themed joke book is full of funny jokes for little ones. Kids will love opening the flaps to reveal the punchlines to each Halloween joke. The adorable cartoon illustrations will have kids laughing as well!
Ten Minutes to Bed Little Monster
Written by Rhiannon Fielding and illustrated by Chris Chatterton
In this cute bedtime book, the text follows a little monster named Belch as she gets ready for bed. Whether she is eating Jello or hanging out with her friends, the rhyming text counts down from 10 to 1 and includes lots of funny monster related words. Kids will appreciate the adorable monster illustrations as well!
Bluey and Bingo’s Book of Scary Things
From BBC Studios
Join Bluey and her sister Bingo as they find scary things around the house. The text shares how nothing scary or gross exists in the house, while the illustrations show the opposite. Kids will enjoy lifting the flaps and finding familiar funny scenes from the show.
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Goodnight, Broom
Written by Deb Adamson and illustrated by Ma Pe
This spooky spin on the classic children’s book Goodnight Moon explores all kinds of spooky and scary things found in a witch’s bedroom. The text then says goodnight to all of the things in the room. The brightly colored illustrations are full of fun details, and kids will love exploring the crowded shelves for funny things.
Spooky Silly Halloween Jokes
Written by Chris Cate
This cute little book is full of fun and easy Halloween Jokes for kids to share. The large, colorful text shares the jokes and the punch lines in different colors, making it easy for kids to read. The jokes are accompanied by cute cartoon illustrations too.
The Book Crew and the Pumpkin Patch Rescue
Written by Vicky Fang and illustrated by Saoirse Lou
This adorable rhyming book is the follow up to The Boo Crew Needs You! The Boo Crew is back and ready to throw a Fall Fest celebration! The text is interactive, encouraging the reader to find things on the page, or interact with the illustrations. Kids will love completing the mazes and helping the characters to get their Fall Fest off the ground!
Pumpkin Dad
Written by Pascal Lemaitre
In this adorable picture book, a young girl named Ellis is playing with her Dad and thinks that she turned him into a pumpkin. As she runs around town trying to save him, her pumpkin rolls downhill and she worries that she lost him. In the end, he surprises her and she is happy that she knew magic after all. The adorable illustrations bring the story to life.
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Squash & Pumpkin #SquashGoals
Written by G.G. McQueen and illustrated by Michael Slack
Squash and Pumpkin are best friends, but in the Fall, Squash struggles with all the attention that Pumpkin gets. This year, Squash has goals to get attention. When her plans don’t pay off, she and Pumpkin have a heart to heart about who has it easier. In the end, they join forces and learn to celebrate Fall together.
Creepy Sheepy
Written by Lucy Ruth Cummins and illustrated by Pete Oswald
It’s Halloween, and Sheepy wants to be the creepiest costume of all. So he insists on getting the last werewolf costume. But when it doesn’t fit just right, and there are lots of other werewolves outside, how can he make his costume stand out? Kids will love the funny story and the adorable cartoon illustrations of the little sheep who just wants to stand out.
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Aggie and the Ghost
Written by Matthew Forsythe
Aggie is excited to live on her own. But when she discovers that her house is haunted, the ghost just won’t leave her alone. She lays down some rules for living together, but eventually it boils over into an epic game – winner takes the house! This is a great ghost story without scares that also teaches an important lesson about compromise.
I Am Not a Vampire
Written by Miles McKenna and illustrated by Riley Samels
This Halloween story teaches an important lesson of self acceptance, through the story of Arlo, a young kid in a family full of vampires. He keeps waiting to become a vampire like the rest of his family, but when he finally turns into his true self, it isn’t what he thinks. This is a fun Halloween story full of magical characters that also has a deep heart to it.
Feeling Boo
Written by Alex Boniello and April Lavalle and illustrated by Olivia Chin Mueller
In this sweet book about friendship and mental health, Ellie and Ollie are two ghosts who have been friends for hundreds of years. When Ollie wakes up feeling “boo”, Ellie doesn’t know how to help. This is a great story about those down days and how friendship can help you through the dark times.
Bob the Vampire Snail
Written by Andrea Zuill
Bob is just a regular snail until one day he becomes a vampire snail. As he gets used to his new life and talents, he discovers that he is now very different from other snails. The characters are entertaining, and kids will especially love the little sidebar additions and facts about vampires from the little bug.
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Bitsy Bat, Team Star
Written by Kaz Windness
Bitsy Bat is the star student at Crittercrawl Elementary, but when a new student challenges her star status, she is determined to prove she is the best. However when a friend is in need, she must decide between being a friend or winning the race. This is a cute story about how our differences can make us special, and the importance of working together as a team. Kids will love the adorable animal illustrations too!
Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween
Written by A. A. Livingston and illustrated by Katya Longhi
This funny rhyming book introduces readers to Grizelda the Green, a witch who hates Halloween. Grizelda hates Halloween so much, that she concocts a plan to get rid of the holiday once and for all. The peppy rhyming text is paired with absolutely adorable cartoon illustrations that will have kids laughing out loud.
The Ghost Who Was Afraid of Everything
Written by Nadia Ahmed
Meet Finn, a cute little ghost who is afraid to leave his home and try trick or treating. Finn is afraid of everything, but he realizes that he will have to face his fears if he wants to go out and get his favorite candy! This book is a fun and cute way to help kids discuss their own fears and ways that they can overcome them.
The Zombees
Written by Justin Colon and illustrated by Kaly Quarles
In this rhyming book, readers meet a horde of zom-bees swarming from a graveyard to invade an unsuspecting town. The rhyming text is full of creepy and gross descriptions that will thrill young kids who love Halloween creepiness. The accompanying illustrations feature all kinds of creepy zombie bees, and kids will love the twist ending.
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The Witch’s Table
Written by Melinda Beatty and illustrated by Stefano Tambellini
This funny tale follows a young witch as she attempts to outsmart the difficult table that is cursed to stay with her family. However, she soon realizes that being compassionate is a better solution. This story will have kids laughing out loud, while also learning an important lesson about finding common ground with others.
The Scariest Story You’ve EVER Heard!
Written by Ron Keres and illustrated by Arthur Lin
This silly story is the perfect Halloween read for fans of The Book with No Pictures. The text tells a spooky story with only words, although the fonts and design of the page bring the spookiness to life. The ending does have a picture showing the solution to the funny story.
The Scariest Campfire Story You’ve EVER Heard!
Written by Ron Keres and illustrated by Arthur Lin
This creepy camping story uses dark illustrations and large creepy fonts to set a spooky tone. The story follows a family camping in the woods who are besieged by creepy noises and sights. The ending is funny, making this a good spooky story for kids who don’t like to be too scared.
Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party
Written by Dan Murphy and Aubrey Plaza and illustrated by Hannah Peck
Luna is a young girl who wants to be a witch, and Pheenie is a witch who wants to throw a Halloween party. Together, they decide to help one another and both get what they want. However, helping a witch throw a Halloween party is tougher than Luna thought. Kids will love the funny story and the detailed illustrations showing all kinds of ghoulish fun.
The Wizard’s Guide to Magical Experiments
Written by A.J. Wood and illustrated by Jo Rioux
This activity book is packed with fun chemistry experiments that will allow kids to feel like real wizards doing magic! Whether they are moving water on their command or creating lava lamps and color changing potions, young scientists will feel like they are making their own magic. The book also includes tons of information about the science behind the experiments, while the illustrations make it feel like a real spell book cobbled together by the witch in the images.
What are your favorite new Halloween books for kids in 2025? Share them in the comments below!
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