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Boo-tiful Bedtime Stack: Halloween Books That Never Get Old

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Lauren Sullivan

Looking for the perfect stack of Halloween reads? 👻🍂 This list has it all — silly rhymes, cozy autumn tales, lift-the-flap surprises, and just-spooky-enough fun! From Little Blue Truck’s Halloween to Never Touch a Spooky Ghost, these are the books ...

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Board Books

Happy Halloween, Sesame Street! is an adorable festive read! My son loves seeing all his favorite characters dressed up for Halloween, and the cheerful story makes bedtime feel extra fun this season. It’s the perfect mix of cute, familiar, and festiv...

Happy Halloween! Spooky Fun with Elmo & Friends

Construction Site Gets a Fright is a fantastic Halloween lift-the-flap story! The surprises on every page keep my son engaged, and he loves seeing his favorite trucks in festive costumes. It’s interactive, fun, and also perfectly portable — great to ...

Construction Site Gets a Fright! Halloween Lift-Flap

Paperback

Even Monsters Need Haircuts has become a bedtime staple during Halloween! It’s such a cute and clever read, with fun characters my son absolutely loves. The story and illustrations make it a joy to revisit every year — highly recommend!

Even Monsters Need Haircuts

Boo! The Library Ghost is such a fun and festive read for the Halloween season! My son loves the playful ghostly antics, and it strikes the perfect balance of spooky and silly. It’s an engaging story to enjoy anytime — whether we’re curled up at home...

Boo the Library Ghost

Pete the Cat is ready for Halloween! With his cool, laid-back style, Pete heads out in costume to trick-or-treat with friends, showing little readers that Halloween is all about fun—not fear. Bright illustrations and simple text make this a perfect p...

Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete

It’s not Halloween without the Peanuts gang! Join Linus as he waits in the pumpkin patch for the Great Pumpkin, while Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the crew enjoy trick-or-treating fun. This classic story brings the beloved TV special to lif...

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Peanuts)

Hardcover

Go Away, Big Green Monster! is such a fun and interactive read! My son loves watching the monster come together and then disappear page by page. It’s the perfect book to help little ones feel brave at bedtime, and it always makes storytime exciting!

Go Away, Big Green Monster!

Little Blue Truck’s Halloween is such a sweet seasonal read! The lift-the-flap surprises make it extra fun, and my son loves guessing which animal is dressed up next. It’s festive, interactive, and the perfect addition to our Halloween bedtime stack!

Little Blue Truck's Halloween Book for Kids

The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt is such a sweet and unique twist on ghost stories! Instead of being see-through and floaty like the others, this little ghost is heavy, cozy, and different — and that makes him special. My son loves the gentle humor a...

The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt

Vlad the Fabulous Vampire is a delightful Halloween read with a heartwarming twist! Vlad doesn’t quite fit in with the spooky crowd, but his fabulous style and flair make him unforgettable. My son loves the vibrant, playful illustrations and the mess...

Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire: Halloween Book for Kids 2-5

The Crayons Trick or Treat is a silly and colorful Halloween story that always makes us laugh! My son loves seeing the crayons in their costumes, and the playful humor is just right for this season. It’s a quick, fun read with all the charm of the Cr...

The Crayons Trick or Treat (The Crayons Celebrate)

Sensory Seeking

Never Touch a Spooky Ghost is perfect for sensory-seeking kiddos! The bumpy, textured pages make it extra engaging, and the playful rhymes keep my son coming back for more. It’s a super cute read that’s as fun to feel as it is to share during the Hal...

Never Touch a Spooky Ghost!

Silly rhymes and touch-and-feel fun make this one a hit. The interactive textures keep little hands busy and engaged while adding to the Halloween magic.

Never Touch a Grumpy Bat!

A festive twist on the series! The bright colors, goofy rhymes, and tactile pages make this one a seasonal favorite little ones can’t resist.

Never Touch the Grumpy Pumpkins