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The Best Halloween Board Books

10/11/2022

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There are dozens of board books for every subject and occasion, but many of them are created with little regard to whether they have any value to the reader. Good board books for babies and toddlers engage them with captivating images and rhythmic language. Quality books for the youngest readers expand their horizons with new concepts and rich vocabulary. Publishers know grandparents will buy board books with familiar characters, so they churn out a Clifford or Pete the Cat book for every holiday, expecting (and getting) sales without having to provide a quality book for babies and toddlers.
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It can be hard to sort through the mass of titles to find the few which stand out as Really Good Books. So we’ve done it for you! Here are six Halloween board books for babies and toddlers that will help your grandbaby learn, while providing a pleasant experience for the reader.
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Eek! Halloween!
By Sandra Boynton 
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Sandra Boynton rarely disappoints, and Eek! Halloween! is not an exception. The bouncy rhythm of the text, the simple, animated drawings, and the silly story all add up to a delightful book for both reader and child. Your grandchild will love it.

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Baby Touch and Feel: Halloween (DK) 

Touch and feel books are always a hit! Simple images introduce Halloween elements with vocabulary building words and appealing textures. The soft fur of a black cat and the sticky goo in a cauldron are sure to captivate the youngest readers.

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Five Little Pumpkins 
Illustrated by Lucy Barnard
 
This colorful retelling of a favorite preschool poem is a perfect one to share with your toddler grandchild. Lucy Barnard’s illustrations are cheerful and full of movement, and the well-made book will stand up to repeated readings.

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Babies Love Halloween: A Lift-a-Flap Board Book for Babies and Toddlers
By Scarlett Wing 
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The chunky pages of the lift-a-flap books by Cottage Door Press are designed to hold up to the most enthusiastic of flap-lifters. This volume, dedicated to the fall holiday, is a fun way to introduce your grandbaby to the sights and sounds of the Halloween season.

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Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin
By Tad Hills 

Fans of Duck & Goose, a pair of friends who enjoy simple adventures together, will love this fall escapade. The back-and-forth dialog will encourage little ones to chime in with a “No!” as the pair search high and low for a pumpkin.
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Spooky Pookie
by Sandra Boynton 
Perfect for any child who will be dressing up for the first time. Pookie needs to choose a Halloween costume, and goes through several options before deciding what to wear.

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