Spooky Picture Books

Looking for the perfect spooky book to read a loud this fall? Check out these titles!

Updated October 5, 2023
Libraries of Middlesex Automation ConsortiumScotch Plains Public Library
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The baddies
Donaldson, Julia
Paper Book
The brand-new picture book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a riot of slapstick fun and silliness.The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land. They just adore being bad, and fight over who is the worst. When a little girl...
Leila : the perfect witch
Drago, Flavia Z.
Paper Book
There's a ghost in this house
Jeffers, Oliver
Paper Book
A captivating new picture book with interactive transparent pages, from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers. Hello, come in. Maybe you can help me? A young girl lives in a haunted house, but has never seen a ghost. Are they white with holes for eyes? Are they...
The monsters' monster
McDonnell, Patrick
Paper Book
Once upon a time, there were three little rascals who thought they were the BIGGEST, BADDEST monsters around. Then along came an even BIGGER monster who changed their minds. And all it took was two little words.
Creepy crayon
Reynolds, Aaron
Paper Book

Find out how the Creepy series started with Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear!

The dark
Snicket, Lemony.
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller!   ★ "Snicket and Klassen present a picture book that tackles a basic childhood worry with suspense, a dash of humor, and a satisfying resolution."―School Library Journal, starred review ...

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