Last updated: September 7, 2002

This page is only intended to have some recommended titles, and should not be considered a comprehensive guide to the hundreds of Children's Halloween Books published.
Means the book is suitable for younger children.

For Clifford's first Halloween Emily Elizabeth has a quandary in deciding upon a costume for Clifford. She tries a clown first, then an angel before deciding upon a ghost costume for the little puppy. After a successful turn at trick or treating, the two attended a fun Halloween Party.
Clifford has fun attending a party with Emily Elizabeth before the two head out trick or treating.
A variation of the "House that Jack built" theme detailing what antics ensue when a hand knocks upon the door of a house that is haunted.
Poor Jesse Bear experiences a series of scares while preparing for and enjoying Halloween with his family.
After being funny the previous Halloween Jim decides to be really scary by wearing the "real-skin rubber monster mask". But as the night progresses he worries that he's turning into a monster until his friends come to his rescue and provide him with another way to enjoy trick or treating.
A little boy is frightened by the pumpkins, monsters, and witches that visit his house until he decides to be the scariest monster of all! A good book for overcoming little one's fears of Halloween and trick or treating.
Angelina and her friend Alice want to be dancing fireflies for Halloween but are irritated when Angelina's sister Polly insists on tagging along and interrupting the fun. Then Polly gets lost and Angelina learns that Halloween isn't nearly as much fun without family.
The delights of Halloween in a lift-the-flap book.
Mitzi is looking for the perfect "creepy" pet to go ghost hunting in the Attic with, watch creature features with, and to listen to her darkest secrets. But after several mistarts she finds it in the most unlikely of creatures.
Five monsters decide to each pitch in a special ingredient and make monster stew to celebrate Halloween. But monster mischief ensues until a sixth monster arrives with a special Halloween surprise.
A good story-teller's tale, each page of the book is illustrated to show a different Halloween face.
Poor Oscar the Dachshund is teased by his dog friends for being a "wiener dog" until Halloween comes around and Oscar saves the day.
A young boy throws a Halloween party but is dismayed when real ghouls, monsters, and witches crash it.
Illustrations that evoke nostalgia demonstrate that "anything can happen under a pumpkin moon".
Another variation on the "house that Jack built" theme, with a bat that got bit by a cat who was chased by a werewolf that wrestled with a manticore.....
Two escaped prisoners get more than they bargained for when they hide in a haunted house filled with vampires, bats, werewolves and more on Halloween night.
Three kids think bad things are going to happen because a black cat crossed their path on Halloween, but later that night they learn that good luck can happen on Halloween too.
A variation on the "Going on a Bear Hunt" theme. Very cute.
The Teeny Tiny Ghost is not very brave at heart until a learning experience at school grants him the courage he needs to find out who is haunting his teeny tiny house.
A perfect board book to introduce the joys of Halloween to the littlest Boils and Ghouls.