5 Best Children’s Halloween Books on the BookSmart App
What’s your favorite spooky story? This Halloween, celebrate the scariest night of the year with exciting and age-appropriate spooky children’s books for a fun Halloween family experience.
We know that Halloween, and books for children for Halloween, can be quite scary to some of our little ones as it may be hard for the youngest children to distinguish between fantasy and reality. We recommend that you carefully select books by age and make sure you communicate with your child about their fears so that your family reading time is always a fun and positive experience.
From vampires to mummies, from scary stories to managing one’s fear of the dark, these reads will help you and your child navigate this special season.
Find below 5 children’s books to get excited about Halloween:
I’m Not Afraid of this Haunted House by Laurie Friedmany Pepper Persley
Published by Crabtree Publishing
Ages 6-8
Join Simon Lester Henry Strauss and his friends as they explore a spooky haunted house. With creepy creatures and surprises at every corner, will brave Simon Lester remain fearless? Find out in this funny, rhyming adventure!
The Hog Mollies and the Mummy’s Mystery Maze (Hog Mollies Adventures)
By Amy Hoying, Ryan Miller, Megan McCabe, Leah Thrush
Published by The 2nd & 7 Foundation
Ages 6-8
When the Hog Mollies mind their manners, they realize they have what it takes to make it through the mummy’s maze.
► Enter the maze here.
► Leer en español aquí.
Mr. Vampire by Estephany Maradiaga
Published by Room to Read
Ages 0-5
Everyone is afraid of Mr. Vampire. Nobody visits him or comes close to him. They’re afraid he’ll eat them! And Mr. Vampire is very hungry tonight…
► Fangs this way.
Monsters (Learn to Draw) by Laura Pratt
Published by Lightbox Learning
Ages 6-12
Monsters features six fun topics—from vampires to werewolves. Start by learning about monsters with vibrant photos and engaging facts. Then, use easy-to-follow diagrams to draw each monster.
Kooky Is Afraid of the Dark by Anna Hamzah
Published by Worldreader
Ages 0-5
Meet Kooky, the bravest kitten in town, until the lights go out! Will Kooky conquer the spooky shadows? Find out in this purr-fectly charming tale.
► Make a brave new kitty friend here.
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