Need some Halloween books for toddlers and preschoolers?
One of my favorite things is owning book collections specific to each season / holiday. Think toy rotation but for books. These special mini collections are a great way to introduce a holiday to toddlers and begin building their background knowledge and understanding of the traditions.
I love getting my seasonal books out and ready, and my Halloween collection is one of my favorites. I love finding silly, sweet, but not really spooky stories for my toddlers to enjoy.
Many of the titles on my list are ones I had even in my elementary classroom so I know these books have longevity and staying power (aka they were worth buying).
What are the best Halloween books for toddlers and preschoolers?
Here’s my list of Halloween favorites that have been great for my kids (from toddlerhood to now 8 years old) as they learn more about this fun holiday season. Hopefully your family will enjoy some of the titles that my family loves year after year.
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The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Pilkey
Happy Halloween, Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt
Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman
Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds
The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia Toht
Ten Little Mummies by Philip Yates
Mouse’s First Halloween by Lauren Thompson
Ten Timid Ghosts by Jennifer O’Connell
The Night Before Halloween by Natasha Wing
There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Bat! by Lucille Colandro
Halloween is Coming by Cal Everett
The Spooky Smells of Halloween by Mary Man-Kong
Five Little Pumpkins by Dan Yaccarino
Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
Even Monsters Need Haircuts by Matthew McElligot
The Haunted Ghoul Bus by Lisa Trumbauer
What are your favorite Halloween books?
What should I add to our list?
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Katie says
Any chance you’ll be making a list like this for Christmas/Winter books, soon? I always like our Elf on the Shelf to show up with a new holiday book and really liked your recommendations for Halloween. Thanks!
busytoddler says
I’m working on it right now! Should be done by Sunday!
Shannon Colclough says
Thank you for sharing this is such a cool day for doing fun and exciting activities with the kids
Kristin says
This is a great list! We are also reading Pumpkin Magic, Busy Little Squirrel (fall), and Spooky Pooky!