A booklist of picture books perfect for Halloween
The Children’s Book Review
From traditional to twisted, from creepy to captivating, these are the latest and greatest picture books, perfect for Halloween and beyond, that are ready to charm you!
Looking for a Jumbie
Written by Tracey Baptiste
Illustrated by Amber Ren
Ages 4+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Balzer + Bray | ISBN-13: 9780062970817
Inspired by traditional Caribbean tales and Where Going On a Bear Hunt, Looking for a Jumbie takes readers through a delightfully creepy forest filled with creatures. Naya’s convinced she’s going to catch a scary one. Will she? Acclaimed illustrator Amber Ren’s gorgeous artwork combined with New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste’s jaunty words truly captivates young readers!
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Boo Stew
Written by Donna L. Washington
Illustrated by Jeffery Ebbeler
Ages 4+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company | ISBN-13: 9781682632215
Curly Locks means well, but the truth is her cooking concoctions are not to everyone’s taste. Who will her tasty treats tempt? A twist on the classic Goldilocks story, this fractured fairytale is the perfect amount of grossness and charm!
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Vampenguin
Written and Illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Ages 4+ | 48 Pages
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers | ISBN-13: 9781534466982
The story of mistaken identity, Vampenguin is bound to steal the hearts of both penguin and vampire fans. When baby Dracula visits the zoo and slips into the penguin habitat, readers get to be in on the joyful switcheroo that takes place with a baby penguin. Young, astute readers will love poring over the adorable and witty artwork.
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There’s a Witch In Your Book
Written by Tom Fletcher
Illustrated by Greg Abbott
Ages 4+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers | ISBN-13: 9780593125151
Fans of There’s a Monster in Your Book and all its companions are going to love this one! The witch in this book has cast a spell and readers can use turn their finger into a wand to make magic of their own.
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The Ghoul’s Guide to Good Grammar
Written by Leslie Kimmelman
Illustrated by Mary Sullivan
Ages 5+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press | ISBN-13: 9781534110953
This book had us at the alliteration of the title. If the thought of an out-of-place comma scares the pants off you, then you’re absolutely going to love sharing this smart and witty picture book with your little ghoul.
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Merry Witchmas
Written by Petrell Marie Özbay and Tess LaBella
Illustrated by Sonya Abby
Ages 3+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Boyds Mills Press | ISBN-13: 9781635923186
Two of our favorite times of the year, Halloween and Christmas, come together for a super twist on believing in Santa. It turns out that maybe Santa doesn’t believe in witches. Ginger might be just the witch to fix this!
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Hardly Haunted
Written and Illustrated by Jessica Sima
Ages 4+ | 48 Pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young | ISBN-13: 9781534441705
An empty house sits on a hill feel worried. “People are supposed to live in me.” Maybe the cobwebs, creaky doors, squeaky stairs, rattling pipes, and gusty windows will give the impression that the house is haunted. You’ll have to read this sweetly illustrated picture book to find out if the hardly haunted house remains empty. Ooooooooh!
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