The Best Halloween Books for Kids of All Ages
Reading books during the Halloween season is a frightfully good way to get into the spirit (pun intended). We love finding and sharing Halloween themed books filled with tricks and treats for kids of all ages!
Books for the spooky season of Halloween are great for mystery buffs, paranormal aficionados, wizard and witch fans, and those that dabble in chasing zombies. Many of the books we feature are fabulous for all year round reading. We love choosing kids books for Halloween that feature topics synonymous with the season; like black cats, witches, pumpkins, costumes, and remembering all the faithful departed—anything that does an excellent job of evoking the Halloween spirit.
Each year, here at The Children’s Book Review, new Halloween books for kids show up on our shelves. We love sharing the new highlights as well as our old favorites.
Your ghouls and ghosts will love these Halloween books:
6 Scary Stories: Zombies, Monsters, Folklore, and Paranormal Activity
12 Kids’ Books for Halloween and Beyond
3 Halloween Board Books That Won’t Leave Your Youngster Bored
If you tend to freak out about Halloween, and by freak out we mean get super excited, and you feel that we must know about one of your favorite Halloween books for kids and young adults, you can send us suggestions on Halloween books through our Twitter handle, and share your most distinguished books on Instagram or Facebook with #thechildrensbookreview. In the meantime, keep turning pages out there.
Halloween Books For Kids Of All Ages
Todd Parr shares his journey to becoming an author and illustrator, inspired by his struggles in school and desire to help kids feel better about themselves.
Eddie and the Vegetarian Vampire, by Dennis Desmond, is sweet, funny, and thought-provoking – perfect for Halloween reading.
This month AudioFile’s Editors recommend five thrilling, magical, and breathtaking audiobooks for teens. Find the perfect Halloween listen!
The Ghost of Midnight Lake is one of those stories that just cannot be put down until finished; the story is exciting, with twists and turns in every chapter.
Spooky (but not too spooky), Squashed is the perfect graphic novel for Halloween or any other time. Readers will fall for this spooktacular tale!
A spooktacular tale! Join us on the virtual book tour for Squashed: A Graphic Novel by Meghan Tosi and based on a story by Thomas Tosi.
Misfit’s Magic: The Last Halloween is a captivating read and a thought-provoking coming-of-age story, perfect for horror and fantasy fans.
Trick or Treat, Alistair Gray is spooky, thought-provoking, and beautifully produced—a true Halloween classic in the making.
From traditional to twisted, from creepy to captivating, these are the latest and greatest picture books, perfect for Halloween and beyond!
We’re all about the spooky season and the sweet treats it brings! There are always new Halloween books each year and we’re sharing our favorites here.
TCBR Supporter
Recent Articles
- The Power of Pets, Place, and Personal Experience: Lauren Castillo on the Inspirations Behind ‘Just Like Millie’
- Jo’s Special Gifts, by Mariam Shapera | Dedicated Review
- Jo’s Special Gifts, by Mariam Shapera | Awareness Tour
- How to Make a Sandwich | Dedicated Review
- How to Make a Sandwich, by Lorena M. Proia | Awareness Tour