19 Sweetly Spooky Halloween Picture Books

by Ashley Belote ; illustrated by Ashley Belote

A spellbinding tale that encourages readers to accept—and celebrate—what makes us different. Full review >

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by R.L. Stine ; illustrated by Marc Brown

Comic fun for those who appreciate farce—or monsters. Full review >

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by Samantha Sweeney ; illustrated by Jordan Wray

Downplaying fright, this book is a fine introduction to the holiday for smaller participants. Full review >

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by Kelly Greenawalt ; illustrated by Amariah Rauscher

An endearing autumnal romp. Full review >

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by Andy Harkness ; illustrated by Andy Harkness

Sure to soothe anyone who’s ever fretted about what’s out there in the dark. Full review >

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by Ryan T. Higgins ; illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins

Laughter abounds in this spirited tale with a sprinkle of spookiness. Full review >

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by Kelly Leigh Miller ; illustrated by Kelly Leigh Miller

A cheery reminder that true magic lies within. Full review >

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by Vicky Fang ; illustrated by Saoirse Lou

Appealing and interactive, kid-friendly spooky fun. Full review >

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by Sue Fliess ; illustrated by Simona Sanfilippo

A lively celebration of a popular holiday with some craft ideas and history. Full review >

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by Gideon Sterer ; illustrated by Charles Santoso

Will have young readers eagerly wondering about what goes bump in the night. Full review >

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by Peter Cheong ; illustrated by Peter Cheong

Warm and dreamy, this sweet story captures the joy of finding your pack. Full review >

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by Dan Misdea ; illustrated by Dan Misdea

Appealing, for Halloween or anytime. Full review >

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by Laura Lavoie ; illustrated by Vanessa Morales

A little patience and plenty of creativity result in a recipe for a yummy success! Full review >

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by Kate Messner ; illustrated by MacKenzie Haley

Diverting feline fun for Halloween (or any time of year). Full review >

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by Frances Cha ; illustrated by Jaime Kim

A sweet, comical Halloween venture for all. Full review >

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by Mariana Llanos ; illustrated by Cocoretto

An imaginative peek at colorful monsters. Full review >

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by Flavia Z. Drago ; illustrated by Flavia Z. Drago

An affirming, if somewhat moralizing tale of self-acceptance strengthened by a lovable aesthetic. Full review >

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by Betina Birkjær ; illustrated by Zarah Juul ; translated by Katrine Øgaard Jensen & Orien Longo

A sympathetic exploration of the dance between agency and anxiety in conquering a common childhood fear. Full review >

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by Kailei Pew ; illustrated by Steph Lew

A fun look at monsters above and below the bed. Full review >

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