30+ Halloween Books for Babies and Kids to Ring in Spooky Season

This year, the Crayons really want to go trick-or-treating, but they’re not sure what to say! In this silly Halloween story, Purple Crayon teaches the rest of the crayon box the magic words to say when they ring their neighbors’ doorbells on the big night.

Janelle knows exactly what she wants to be for Halloween, but she has no idea how she’ll celebrate—her mom has to work and can’t take her to trick-or-treat in the suburbs, and her dad has to run his store like always. But by listening to her friends and neighbors’ stories of Halloweens past and present, Janelle realizes that there may be a way to celebrate the day that lets her give as much as she gets.

This rhyming book follows a witch who has, terrifyingly, lost her hat! When she goes searching for it, she meets many friends of different species; all of whom seem to want a seat on her broomstick.

Poor Little Witch has lost her broom! She checks all the closets, the attic, the shed, and even her cauldron—but it’s nowhere to be found. So, without her broom, she tries out a scooter, a plane, and a bike, but none of them are quite the same! Will Little Witch ever find her lost broom?

It’s not really fall unless you read a spooky tale, and this book has loads of stories from across the globe. Written for big kids, your not-so-little-one will be captivated by these spooky stories and gain a deeper appreciation for this fall season.

What could be better than a blend of your favorite Disney characters and being able to join them for their magical Halloween thrills?

Your little Paw Patrol fan will surely love this Halloween-themed adventure for the pups!

Bonaparte has a hard time keeping himself together—literally. Playing catch? His arm goes flying. He’s worried about going to school, and his friends try to help.

Gustavo is the first in Drago’s quirky collection of spooky children’s stories. He’s not your ordinary ghost; he’s extraordinary in his ghostly and musical talents, but he also struggles with his shyness and making friends. However, Gustavo has a plan to get others to recognize his uniqueness. Plus, the cover on this book is to die for.

In this fun-to-read rhyming story, Little Witch Delia tries to save the annual parade on a rainy day with unexpected consequences.

What’s the best solution to being afraid of ghosts? Befriending them, of course! This adorable book takes on the style of a self-help guide with strategies for how to become friendly with ghouls, like collecting autumn leaves and telling spooky jokes.

In this very terrifying story, the timid, ghoulish narrator follows the curious and exploratory reader as they explore the dark woods—and discover that there might not be that much to be afraid of, after all.

Skeletons, as spooky as they may seem, are really just like the rest of us! They wake up, enjoy their nutritious breakfast of toe jam toast and an earthworm smoothie, and go to school just like everyone else.

With hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon, it’s no wonder you’ve probably seen this story—about a ghost who doesn’t like to be scary—across bookshelves in your feed.

Vampirina has always dreamed of being a ballerina but doesn’t want to scare off audiences with her fangs! As she trains for a show, she learns that the most important part of reaching her goal is taking small steps—or rather, tip-toes.

Uh oh, a monster is stuck in your book! Will it work to pull him out, spin the book so quickly he falls, or even scare him out? Or is it really not so bad to have a monster in your book after all?

If you and your little one are headed on your very first pumpkin picking adventure together, this is the book for you. The possibilities are endless in the pumpkin patch!

A tiny pumpkin seed hides in the garden, trying to scare off the falling leaves, swirling snow, the soft wind, and the warm sun with his little “Boo!” Before he knows it, the little seed is not so little anymore.

Bo the bat wears a top hat as he attempts to go trick-or-treating with all the other kids. He doesn’t mean to frighten anyone, and he might even be able to help see through the dark night.

The little old lady who was never afraid of anything went into the forest after dark. Suddenly, she finds some spooky clothing items in the woods—but she’s still not afraid.

Join your baby in the finger-puppet fun of this fuzzy, colorful book filled with moments for interactive play, guaranteed to get you feeling bright about Halloween.

For little ones who love an interactive reading experience, this book includes 35 Halloween-themed clues to encourage them to lift the flap and see what’s underneath.

Sandra Boynton’s rhythmic books for littles are always fun to read aloud, and Spooky Pookie is no exception.

You’ll love this creepy, clever take on the classic tale Goodnight Moon.

Fans of the Little Blue Truck series are sure to love this Halloween adventure with the gang as they head to a costume party.

The New York Times bestselling friendship duo is back with another sweet story in this Halloween-themed tale.

Kids are sure to love this rhyming book all about the best parts of halloween, from costumes to candy.

Mouse—from the beloved If You Give a Mouse a Cookie… series—is painting faces on pumpkins to get ready for pumpkin day when one of them suddenly goes missing.

Every year, Linus shares the story of the Great Pumpkin, who supposedly rises out of the pumpkin patch at midnight. Every year, no one believes Linus’ story, but he knows that the wait is worth it.

This adorable rhyming book follows Ollie, dressed as a mummy, on his Halloween adventure with the other goslings.

The perfect Halloween present for a toddler, this book lists all of baby’s favorite things about Halloween, from the crisp air to the candy.

This touch-and-feel book for the littlest monsters includes soft, furry black cats and sticky witches’ brews, among its Halloween-themed pages.

Another touch-and-feel book perfect for babies and toddlers, this hilarious story features skeletons, pumpkins, and spooky bats.

Celebrate Halloween with the Sesame Street gang to discover their favorite Halloween costumes and where they’ve decided to play hide-and-seek with you!