The Best Halloween Picture Books
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With Halloween just a few short weeks away, we wanted to share our favorite Halloween picture books with you! These books are perfect for ages 2-7 or so. If you are looking for Halloween board books for even younger grandchildren, read this post with some of our favorite board books.
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Now without further ado, here are our picks for Halloween picture books.
Pumpkin Soup
by Helen Cooper
This makes a great Halloween book for those looking for something that doesn’t involve witches, monsters or ghosts. Your grandchildren will love this story about friendship, disagreements, and cooperation. The engaging pictures bring the characters to life, and the story brings them all together. The bonus pumpkin soup recipe at the end of the book is a great way to continue the fun when the story is over. Find it on Amazon.
If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja
by Ana Siqueira, illustrated by Irena Freitas
We loved this story because it contains plenty of Halloween imagery, but none of the scariness. The idea that your babysitter might be a bruja (“witch” in Spanish) is just a little spooky, but the pictures and story line keep it light enough to make it fine to read at bedtime. Peppered with plenty of Spanish words and phrases, it’s fun to read and talk about different languages. This one got repeated requests for reading! Get a copy for your grandkids now.
The Little Kitten
by Nicola Killen
This darling Halloween story will delight the youngest grandchildren, especially if there is a cat lover amount them! The simple, sweet illustrations bring to life the story of Ollie and her cat, Pumpkin as they help a lost cat find its way home. Though there is a moment of uncertainty, there is nothing scary in the story, and it has a nice Halloween twist at the end. Highly recommended by the three-year-old! Buy it for the cat-loving little one in your life.
Samurai Scarecrow
by Rubin Pingk
No cat lovers among your grandchildren? How about ninjas? This ninja tale covers the familiar Halloween rites of choosing a costume and trick-or-treating, but also enduring themes like wanting to copy your older sibling. There’s a little scariness, but not enough to alarm most children, and the story has a delightful ending. The anime-style illustrations are perfect for the story. Treat your little ninja to this book for Halloween!
The Pumpkin Smasher
by Anita Benarde
Adults who grew up in the 1970s rejoiced when The Pumpkin Smasher was reprinted in 2013. This story about how a town fights back against the Pumpkin Smasher is part mystery, part adventure, and 100% Halloween fun. Your grandchildren will love it as much as much as my little brother did. Get a copy of it now, before it falls out of print again!
Room on the Broom
by Julia Donaldson
This is our favorite one to read out loud, and the kids love it as much as the adults. The bright, colorful pictures accompany a hilarious story told in rhyme, making it easy to read on repeat—which you will likely have to do! Not too scary, even for the youngest readers. A Halloween classic! Buy now on Amazon.
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