A booklist of board books perfect for Halloween
The Children’s Book Review
We’re all about the spooky season and the sweet treats it brings! And, I have to tell you, these board books are some of the absolute sweetest. There are always new Halloween books each year and we’re sharing our favorites here.
Tiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating
Written by Jonathan Stutzman
Illustrated by Jay Fleck
Ages 2+ | 20 Pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books | ISBN-13: 9781452184906
We’re already fans of the Tiny T. Rex books, and this humorous Halloween treat is one you’ll want to add to your kiddo’s goodie bag! Young readers will be left with a code of Halloween conduct, sweet smarts, and a lovely reminder of how powerful the tiny words ‘thank you’ can be!
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Halloween Treat Hide-and-Seek
Created by Chronicle Books
Illustrated by Olivia Aserr
Ages 2+ | 10 Pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books | ISBN-13: 9781797204413
This board book is not only adorable, but it’s also a ton of fun! Kiddos get to spin a wheel and lift flaps to guess which witch, cat, ghost, and more are hiding the Halloween candy. Love it!
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Knock Knock, Trick or Treat!: A Spooky Halloween Lift-the Flap Book
Written by Amy E. Sklansky
Illustrated by Chiara Galletti
Ages 1+ | 14 Pages
Publisher: Little Simon | ISBN-13: 9781534492677
From the haunted mansion shape of the book to the jaunty, fabulous rhymes, young readers will love being introduced to all the familiar Halloween characters in a guess who style as they open lift-the-flap doors. So much fun!
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Owl Has a Halloween Party
Created by Nosy Crow
Illustrated by Jannie Ho
Ages 2+ | 8 Pages
Publisher: Nosy Crow | ISBN-13: 9781536217346
Who doesn’t love a Halloween party with friends! This sweet, sturdy board book has little hands pulling tabs that introduce new animal friends in peek-a-boo style. This one is a hoot!
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My World in 100 Words: Halloween
Created by Happy Yak
Illustrated by Sophie Beer
Ages 1+ | 20 Pages
Publisher: Happy Yak | ISBN-13: 9780711257139
From rides in wheelbarrows, picking pumpkins, carving them, admiring the different facial expressions of jack-o-lanterns, baking treats (and later eating them), and donning costumes, this title may be the least spooky Halloween board book on this list. Adorable!
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Boo! Baa, La La La!
Written and Illustrated by Sandra Boynton
Ages 0+ | 16 Pages
Publisher: Little Simon | ISBN-13: 9781534452831
Sandra Boynton fans will appreciate this Halloween special filled with her familiar characters. Little ones will certainly enjoy saying boo in their best cow voice—as will parents who love to read aloud!
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Spookytale
Written by Christopher Franceschelli
Illustrated by Allison Black
Ages 0+ | 56 Pages
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams | ISBN-13: 9781419750199
Just like a stroll down your favorite decorated Halloween neighborhood street, Spookytale, offers kids a trip through a dark wood, over a rickety bridge, through the deserted graveyard, and more. Where will this spooky trail lead them? With heavy-duty cardboard die-cut pages, they’ll be dying to find out. Super fun!
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Monster Clothes
Written and Illustrated by Daisy Hirst
Ages 0+ | 18 Pages
Publisher: Candlewick | ISBN-13: 9781536215281
Perfect for reading all year round, Monster Clothes is the goofiest, sweetest take on the simple art of getting dressed—whether that’s slipping into a costume or just getting ready for the day. Grown-ups will be giggling along with their little ones—especially with Uma ends up with undies on her head.
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Header image from Halloween Treat Hide-and-Seek (Chronicle Books, 2021) illustrated by Olivia Aserr.
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