Any Halloween lovers out there? There’s just something so fun and exciting about this holiday! Granted, it can be a little spooky for young kids ( even big kids! ). There’s no better way to help explain trick-or-treating and get kids excited, than with storytime! We’ve picked a few books that are either lighthearted and fun, or help make Halloween seem a little less scary. We even threw in a few titles for older kids that want a chilling ghost story, but really don’t need the gore, or adult situations. We think you guys will abso-BOO-tly love them!
Descriptions are from their publishers on Amazon.
Room On The Broom– The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch’s hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?
The Gruffalo– A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. The mouse is good enough to eat but smart enough to know this, so he invents . . . the gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the gruffalo is a creature with terrible claws, and terrible tusks in its terrible jaws, and knobbly knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose. But Mouse has no worry to show. After all, there’s no such thing as a gruffalo.
Happy Halloween, Curious George – Halloween is here, and Curious George is getting ready for the big night. There are so many costumes to try on, treats to share, and games to play! George has so much Halloween fun picking out the perfect pumpkin, decorating his house, and celebrating with his friends that he’s not sure he’s ready for the day to end. Follow the little monkey through his fun-filled day with this book of poems. Happy Halloween, Curious George is a sweet treat to help Curious George fans of all ages get in the Halloween spirit.
Porkenstine– Dr. Smart Pig is a famous inventor, but he doesn’t have any friends. His brothers were eaten by the Big Bad Wolf, and now he’s all alone. Halloween is coming up, and he doesn’t have anyone to go trick-or-treating with. Suddenly, Dr. Pig has an idea. He can INVENT a friend–a pig who is bigger and better and absolutely wolf-proof! But things don’t turn out quite as expected, and soon Dr. Pig realizes he’s created a monster–an enormous porker who hogs the show but ultimately proves that true friendship comes in all shapes, sizes, and appetites. Who ate the Big Bad Wolf? PORKENSTEIN, that’s who!
The Halloween Kid-No siree, Halloween won’t be canceled anytime soon, not while the Halloween Kid’s around. With a rootin’ tootin’ Halloween monster–shootin’ text and retro-modern illustrations, Halloween Kid will lasso in readers both young and old. Because who doesn’t love a hero who defends the right to trick or treat? Yee-Ha-lloween!
Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete– Pete loves Halloween and candy but not so much scary surprises. Follow Pete as he goes trick-or-treating from house to house and discover what is waiting behind each door.
With over ten flaps that open to reveal fun spooky surprises, this book is spooktacular!
Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat– Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It’s Halloween and Brother and Sister can’t wait to go trick-or-treating with all of their friends, but when someone in the group encourages the kids to play a trick, things don’t go as planned.
Goosebumps series– A brilliant set of terrifying horror adventures that will make the perfect gift for children aged 8-12 years.
Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark– Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends, in which folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time.
Bunnicula– Before it’s too late, Harold the dog and Chester the cat must find out the truth about the newest pet in the Monroe household — a suspicious-looking bunny with unusual habits…and fangs!
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