Fun, Not So Spooky Books for Kids!

It's almost Halloween and excitement is building—from little ones interested in pumpkins, costumes, and candy to older kids who like a little bit of a scare now and then, these Halloween books will help set a festive mood for the spooky holiday.

Updated September 28, 2023
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Coraline
Russell, P. Craig.
Paper Book
When Coraline steps through a door in her family's new house, she finds another house, strangely similar to her own (only better). At first, things seem marvelous. The food is better than at home, and the toy box is filled with fluttering wind-up angels and dinosaur skulls that crawl and rattle...
Weirdo Halloween
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
On the night before Halloween, Chris and Meg rescue a kid from a gang of bullies. At first, they think this kid is in costume -- but he turns out to be a bald, pink alien called Weirdo! Weirdo is smelly and gross, and the twins can't get rid of him. But things are about to get even worse. Weirdo has...
Halloween haunt & find
Von Feder, Rosa
Paper Book
Oh, no! A package has to get to town, but the delivery truck has broken down! Follow a delivery man as he hitches a ride on every vehicle imaginable to deliver a very important package. Little ones will love counting and spotting all the vehicles along the way including sports cars, rumbling...
Pete the cat five little pumpkins
Dean, James, 1957- author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Author and artist James Dean brings us a groovy rendition of the classic favorite children's song "Five Little Pumpkins," sung by cool cat Pete and perfect for Halloween. A New York Times bestselling favorite! Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins is in a sturdy paper-over...
The thirteen ghosts
Bigarella, Ivan, ill.
Paper Book
This NEW Geronimo Stilton series spinoff stars spooky, silly Creepella von Cacklefur!Creepella von Cacklefur and her niece, Shivereen, visit scary Squeakspeare Mansion. There they meet Bobby Squeakspeare, a descendent of the famouse writer, William Squeakspeare. Will the spooky rooms and ghosts...
City of ghosts
Schwab, Victoria
Paper Book
From #1 NYT bestselling author Victoria Schwab comes a sweeping, spooky, evocative adventure, perfect for fans of "Stranger Things" and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.A New York Times bestseller!Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't...
Boo the library ghost
Paige, Becky, author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Boo the ghost spends his days haunting the local library and scaring everyone away. But little Poppy thinks she may know why Boo is acting so scary, and she knows just how to fix it! The library is haunted! Beware of the ghost! Frightening children is what Boo...
Trick or treat on Scary Street
Bass, Lance, 1979- author.
Paper Book
From musical superstar Lance Bass, this quirky and surprising Halloween story is perfect for trick-or-treaters who love extra tricks and treats. Come one. Come all. Come follow thirteen trick-or-treaters down Scary Street. Dare to stop at the vampire's lair? Tempted...
Amelia Bedelia scared silly
Parish, Herman
Paper Book
Celebrate the holidays with Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia, her friends, and her family enjoy some scary (and sweet) fun in this haunting Halloween edition. This chapter book is an excellent choice for children who are ready to read independently, and is terrific for building...
Scary tales 3 spooky stories in 1
Preller, James
Paper Book
Welcome. Have a seat. The wolves will wait. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. Nightmareland isn't just any tale. This is a Scary Tale. Meet Aaron Wheeler, who just got a strange, new video game. A game that sucks Aaron right in. All alone, caught in a snowstorm, a...

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