Gently Scary Picture Books

Updated October 5, 2023
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Leo : a ghost story
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2015 You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are...
Gustavo, the shy ghost
Drago, Flavia Z.
Paper Book
Boo who?
Clanton, Ben
Paper Book
In the follow-up to Rex Wrecks It!, a shy little ghost is new to the group.Praise for Rex Wrecks It!: "A delirious roar ... original, perfectly paced, animatedly drawn and wonderfully lacking in any sort of improving message. A blast" ObserverBoo is new. And even if the other kids are welcoming, it...
I want to be in a scary story
Taylor, Sean
Paper Book
The stellar duo behind Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise reunites to create a book that will have children (and their parents!) roaring with laughter once again.From the team behind the acclaimed Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise comes a very scary read-aloud story ... or is it? Monster wants to be in a scary...
There's a monster in your book
Fletcher, Tom
Paper Book
Bestselling author of the 'Dinosaur that Pooped' series and The Christmasaurus, Tom Fletcher, has written a brand new picture book perfect for bedtime, where a mischievous monster has invaded the pages of your child's book! This read-aloud, interactive picture book treat invites...
Ghosts in the house!
Kohara, Kazuno.
Paper Book
In a big old house at the edge of town there's a spooky surprise in store . . . But who's afraid of a few ghosts? Not this little girl! With a highly original artwork style that's perfect for Halloween, this quirky and very funny story marks the debut of a new talent in picture books...
Troll and the Oliver
Stower, Adam
Paper Book
Every day, Oliver goes to the shops and every day the troll tries to eat him. Luckily Oliver is too fast, too sneaky, or just too plain clever to be caught. But when things get quiet, and Oliver thinks he has won - CHOMP He gets eaten Unfortunately for the troll, Olivers don't taste very nice. So he...
The gruffalo
Donaldson, Julia.
Paper Book
The nation's favourite bedtime story!"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good."Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when the quick-thinking mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake and a hungry gruffalo . ....
Room on the broom
Donaldson, Julia.
Paper Book
Join the witch and her cat for a broomstick adventure!The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. They are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, and each animal asks for a ride on the broom....
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...

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