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There are many Halloween books for toddlers available. Some popular titles include “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” “Five Little Pumpkins,” “Halloween Night,” and “The Biggest pumpkin Ever. ” These books are a great way to introduce the holiday to young children, and they can help get them excited about trick-or-treating and other Halloween activities.
20 Best Halloween Books For Toddlers
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Goodnight Little Me Personalized Storybook ,Blue
UNWIND BEFORE BEDTIME – Begin a new nighttime ritual with this engaging, personalized story that lulls your child to sleep.
A whimsical parade performed just for your little one is sure to bring on sweet dreams. Sheep leap, dogs dance, crickets chirp and owls hoot in this beautifully illustrated storybook, which is personalized with your child’s name on the cover, in the story and in the drawings by Mary GrandPre, the award-winning illustrator of the Harry Potter books.
This specially customized keepsake is sure to become your child’s favorite bedtime story. 9″ wide x 11″ high Hardcover. 20 pages. Ages newborn to 6. Gifts for Toddlers.
Kids will love this cummulative and hysterical read-aloud that features a free downloadable song!” I was walking down the road and I saw. A donkey,Hee Haw! And he only had three legs! He was a wonky donkey.
” Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of an endearing donkey. By the books final page, readers end up with a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, winky wonky, donkey!.
I was hoping to use this with children for the rhyming, but the language isnt suitable. Its basically an amusing picture book based on forced rhyme. It was first published in New Zealand where, I assume, the language is used differently (ditto Australia) but it isnt suitable for UK children.
Using wonky in the context of a prosthetic leg isnt a good start, then showing a bird carrying his missing eye is fairly horrific for winky. I can only imagine the barrage of questions that would follow this image! Honky-Tonky means nothing to children, so that doesnt work at all.
If you have to give in-depth explanations to explain the joke, it falls flat. Lanky is all well and good, but not when youre trying to build self-esteem and avoid labels based on appearance. They have enough of that to deal with.
I know children and adolescents love fart jokes (stinky-dinky) but it would cause so much distraction, it wouldnt be worth it. Hanky-panky is used to describe getting up to mischief, but In the UK, its much more associated with sexual shenanigans, so inappropriate.
The same goes for spunky, which may be used in New Zealand to mean good looking, but is not in common use here and is, again, quite sexualised. Shame. Maybe I should write my own.
I got these for my grandsons. They absolutely love it. My youngest one wants his mom to read it to him as a bedtime story. They were so excited when they got it. I’ve ordered from lakeside abs they have not disappointed me yet.
Everything I’ve purchased has always been perfect.
I can only imagine Graig Smith’s pleasure and shock as his book, THE WONKY DONKEY began flying off shelves everywhere. Like thousands of others, I saw the virile video featuring the hysterically funny Scottish Granny reading it to her wee Grandson.
The only thing I could think while watching it was, I HAVE TO HAVE THIS BOOK! Apparently, everyone else who saw the video felt the same way. To Mr. Smith’s incredible ethics, he kept his price fair, while others cranked it up to as high as $300.
I not only admire his as a man of writing mischief but as a man of morals. GOOD ON YOU CRAIG SMITH! Get the book when you can – I read it to my 4-year-old grandson at least once a day. There is also a video song on YouTube, which we watch after we read the book.
In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room—to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one—the little bunny says goodnight.
In this classic of children’s literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.
This board book edition is the perfect size for little hands.
There’s no question that this children’s classic is beautifully written, so I’ll talk about our experience with and appreciation for it. We allowed our 2 1/2 yr old Great-granddaughter to open the mailing package and the box holding the book and bunny.
Both are a perfect size for her little hands. The hardboard book is going to hold up through countless reads, and the bunny fits right in the curve of her neck as we cuddle and read. This child rarely sits still and has a difficult time calming down to fall asleep, but the first time she climbed up in my lap to read Goodnight Moon, she was captivated by the calming words and pictures.
When we reached the end, she said, “Do it again. ” Gladly! Half way through our second reading, her breathing was deep and regular. she was asleep! Goodnight Moon is a peaceful little story that takes place in “the great green room,” which is filled with lovely details for young minds to enjoy seeing over and over.
Every time we begin the book, I read “Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown. ” She’s a genius. she deserves the credit. HA!.
This is hands down one of my kids’ favorite books. Our first one was so loved I have to get a replacement. They’ve even memorized the rhyme. Also, there’s a little mouse hidden on each of the colored pictures that shows the room.
My older kids love looking for the mouse. Highly recommend and will always keep a copy in my house.
This board book edition of a classic is a great way to introduce Halloween to the youngest of readers with a sweet-but-slightly-spooky story that makes it an ideal gift book This rollicking, rhyming tale from master storyteller Julia Donaldson is the perfect Halloween read-aloud for the youngest listeners.
A friendly witch, hungry dragon, and muddy monster learn about friendship, and readers will delight in the surprising (and not too scary) ending.
I love this book so much and so does my son. It’s such a great message about teamwork and friendship. The rhyming is great and it really flows. It might be a little long for younger babies/kids but it depends on their attention span.
Love Julia Donaldson! Read these to children and they’ll remember them forever. I read Squash and a Squeeze when I was a child and forty plus yrs later I still remember it. Room on a Broom is excellent too, a story you can read over and over again.
Beep Beep It’s Halloween Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party. Lift the flaps in this large, sturdy board book to find out who’s dressed up in each costume Will Blue wear a costume too? With the delightful rhymes and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue’s new adventure is full of festive costumes, fall colors, and plenty of Halloween fun.
Such a cute book in the normal rhythm of Little Blue Truck! My two-year-old loves lifting the flaps and making the associated animal noises. Not a long book, but is a good length for his attention span.
My son loves this series so of course he loved this one. It’s great quality as you would expect, and the lift a flap is a nice tough. Just know there’s no trick or treating so if you’re looking to introduce that concept to your toddler it’s not in this book.
The hilarious #1 New York Times bestselling picture book about a chimpanzee in a very bad mood–perfect for young children learning how to deal with confusing feelings, especially during the transition back to school.
Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can’t understand it–how can he be in a bad mood when it’s SUCH a beautiful day? They have lots of suggestions for how to make him feel better.
But Jim can’t take all the advice. and has a BIT of a meltdown. Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy? Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilarity and levity to this very important lesson on emotional literacy, demonstrating to kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings.
Jim Panzee is back and grumpier than ever in Grumpy Monkey: Party Time and Grumpy Monkey: Up All Night!.
I LOVE THIS BOOK. Will buy another in the series. The art is fantastic and story is pleasant. No regrets. Lots of pages. Bigger than expected but nice!! Well worth the price and more
My family loves these cute little stories about the Grumpy Monkey so much. The books are adorable, and the stories are fun for both parent and child. My husband and I both love reading these books to our son.
The art is so cute as well. I would definitely highly recommend getting these books for your little ones!.
Loved this story. My daughter is 4 and going through some BIG feelings and this story says you might not even realize that you are feeling an uncomfortable feeling, but it’s ok to feel that way anyway.
A #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, this deliciously funny read-aloud is an unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack that will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose.
They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa.
And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa. oh, boy. You’re in red-hot trouble. This makes the perfect gift for any special occasion, from award-winning team of Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri who created Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel, El Chupacabras, High Five, Robo-Sauce, and Secret Pizza Party.
I purchased this book online and regret not researching about the book prior. I just noticed it was a top seller and my 2. 5 year old is crazy for books and loves a bedtime book! I cannot believe the age group for this book is 3 years-7 years! WOW! I can’t imagine reading this book to my 2.
5 year old and having him start using the word “hate”! The book isn’t that great either, idk what the rave is all about!.
After buying wide range of books to read to children, I have found this one is by far the most popular. Being a casual relief teacher, I have read this book to a different set of children each day and they all love it.
The images are great for students to follow along as well as the captivating words that draw them in. It’s a fun light hearted book that I now can recite 😆.
The wacky Halloween version of the classic There Was an Old Lady song is now a board book! In this spooky version of the classic rhyme, a bat, an owl, a cat, a ghost, a goblin, some bones, and a wizard are all on the menu for the Old Lady to swallow.
This Halloween-themed twist on the classic song will delight and entertain all brave readers who dare to read it! A lively board book edition of the bestselling story book that will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page–a fun story for Halloween!.
beautiful illustration and great story! My 7 yr old granddaughter could read it to her 2 yr old cousin ! I should have taken a picture! Also my first order of this book was somehow in error left out of my total order and Target immediately sent me another!.
I love the old lady swallowing the bat! Its really good for Halloween season. I purchased it for my children and will add to my collection and reread to them as much as they want to. I love the old lady swallowing.
books, they are awesome! This one is must and perfect for any child any age!.
As a in Home early education educator I sometimes need to take breaks with the younger students. This is a great book to be silly and engage them in questions to improve critical thinking. Added bonus is that I carry a board book so no worry of bent or torn pages when I carry this in my bag.
This #1 New York Times bestselling picture book parody is the perfect Halloween read! Goodnight tomb. Goodnight Martians taking over the moon. It’s bedtime in the cold gray tomb with a black lagoon, and two slimy claws, and a couple of jaws, and a skull and a shoe and a pot full of goo.
But as a little werewolf settles down, in comes the Goon determined at all costs to run amok and not let any monster have his rest. A beloved classic gets a kind-hearted send up in this utterly monsterized parody; energetic art and a hilarious text will have kids begging to read this again and again.
Instead of the great green room we are in a cold gray tomb in this fun alternate version for spooky babies. Not too scary in my opinion but there are werewolves, goo, creatures, skulls and the like. I feel like it’s great for the cool babies bookshelf.
Everything about this book is AMAZING! The pictures have so much rich ghoulish detail and the story is fun. Read this to my daughter every night and she’s always so into the pictures. Love it. Love this book.
Pookie gets dressed up for Halloween in this silly board book from bestselling author Sandra Boynton. What will little Pookie decide to be for Halloween this year? Pookie tries on costumes one by one, but somehow can’t find the right thing.
The resolution to Pookie’s dilemma will delight toddlers and their caregivers alike. Told with Sandra Boynton’s charm and pizzazz, Spooky Pookie is a Halloween classic. Boo! You can say, “Trick or Treat!”.
Very well written that our 7 year old could read to her 4 year old brother and they both loved it. It nice to have another hard paged book, it helps keep it shape for a while. It will be fun to pass this little book down in the future.
This little piggy has a great adventure than makes you smile all the way though.
We do love us a bit o the old Pookie. Pookie, if you don’t know, is a cute pig, and his adventures include dancing, putting on snow suits, getting balloons on his birthday and (spoiler alert) forgetting what it was that was wrong.
Pookie is cool and we have them all and we always read them. The main takeaway from Spooky Pookie is “punkins” mean Halloween and if that gets the small human to eat “punkins”, then good job, Pooks!.
Spooky Pookie is a big hit with our toddler grandchild, as are all of Sandra Boynton’s books. I’m glad to have found a seasonally appropriate book that isn’t too scary for sensitive little ones.
The New York Times bestseller I Spy Spooky Night is back with a brand-new design and trim size. Get ready to I Spy in a haunted house with lots of creepy riddles to solve! Kids of all ages will enjoy a fun and spooky exploration as a trickster skeleton beckons readers from room to room to I Spy for mice, spiders, candles, bats, jack-o’-lanterns, bones, and so much more! From its rickety gate to its cobwebbed attic, this haunted house contains 13 spooky and spectacular photographs.
There is a spooky graveyard, a mysterious laboratory, a garden of ghoulies — each page has rhyming puzzles with eerie objects to find. It’s time to join the millions of fans who have enjoyed I Spy for over 20 years.
And get ready to solve even more riddles with a brand-new brain twister riddle section at the back of the book. It’s been 13 years since I Spy Spooky Night was originally published. Are you ready to start your chilling search?.
I thought this might be easier, but the charming spooky illustrations are packed with detail and require some concentration. Sure children can search these pictures (they remind me of paintings or photos), but so can adults.
Spooky, but not gory, one will search in the dusk or dimly lit room for all the hidden in (not so) plain sight requested items. Some scenes are Victorian indoors, others not. One will need decent eyesight and a good reading light to do this.
Great as a gift for Halloween, this HC book is fully recommended.
I loved the I Spy books as a kid. I had this same exact one growing up. It’s been long gone, so when I found it on Ebay I purchased it right away. Like all the other I Spy books, it gives you hours of fun.
From the challenge of finding the items to how great the pictures/scenes are, it’s worth every penny. Having this book be spooky themed is an added bonus for you Halloween enthusiasts out there. Highly recommend this to anyone, child, adult, everyone has fun with these.
Bought this for my two grandkids (9 year old grandson and 5 year old granddaughter). both enjoy the Where’s Waldo series and other similar books. They thoroughly enjoyed finding the I Spy Spooky Night as well as the adults.
From beloved children’s book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon! This imagination-sparking picture book belongs on every child’s bookshelf. One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight.
Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement. Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound.
Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you. “A satisfying artistic triumph. ” —Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar ExpressShare this classic as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift! This delightful story about young Harold will take your imagination on a wonderful adventure as he wanders out for a walk in the moonlight.
Armed with only a purple crayon, he creates his own world to explore. If there is no tree he draws one. If he wants to take a different path, he draws one. Even when he is hungry he can draw his own food with his purple crayon.
This book is wonderful for young children to help discover how far their imagination will take them.
Very nice and imaginative. It’s amazing that one purple line can make up a story. My children love this book and somehow it even made them want to draw all the time.
I bought this to keep in my collection as a happy childhood memory. It is a small paperback but very nicely done. I am now 64 and tutor a few children, so this will become part of my teaching materials.
I remember this from my childhood, I read it to my daughter. How fun is imagining & reading with your kids. I’ll keep this copy in the bookcase. Our others are well worn.
This used book is in Good condition. This book is missing its CD. This book came from a library. In this classic of children’s literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.
In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. “Goodnight room, goodnight moon. ” And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room–to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one–the little bunny says goodnight.
One of the most beloved books of all time, Goodnight Moon is a must for every bookshelf and a time-honored gift for baby showers and other special events.
OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD! This classic interactive book that has been helping children chase away nighttime fears for 25 years is perfect for Halloween–and all-year round! Caldecott Award-winner Ed Emberley has created an ingenious way for children to overcome bedtime frights.
As kids turn the die-cut pages of this vibrantly illustrated book, they’ll watch the Big Green Monster grow before their very eyes. Then, when they’re ready to show him who’s in charge, they’ll turn the remaining pages and watch him disappear! Ed Emberley’s groundbreaking book about mastering fear and emotion through play and imagination has been a bestselling favorite for decades and feels as fresh and innovative today as it did 25 years ago.
This book was read in my daughters kindergarten class and she loved it! She came home asking me to buy it day after day. I finally bought it and have read it to her many times. She has also read it to herself many times and continues to enjoy it.
It is a fun book to read with your child, girl or boy. I feel this book can help a bit, with fears of monsters under the bed or closet, as well.
Introduce your brilliant baby to the ABCs with this illustrated primer about Halloween. Greg Paprocki’s popular retro-style series of sturdy board book alphabet primers expands to introduce brilliant babies and toddlers to one of the most popular holidays on the calendar: Halloween.
Just as other books in this series make learning history fun and engaging for children, this volume will fuel the anticipation of your child’s first Halloween and help to expand their vocabulary in the process.
B Is for Boo: A Halloween Alphabet features a collection of twenty-six illustrations featuring Halloween-themed concepts, including imaginative costumes, oodles of treats, pumpkins galore, masks and monsters, and haunted houses.
I bought these books for my granddaughters ( 3 and 6 ) and they love them. The pictures are so detailed we create our own stories around what is happening. We also use them for rhyming, playing i spy and making up silly songs.
I’m very glad I purchased them and was able to get them at such a good price.
I bought the halloween and Christmas version of these books. I love the halloween one so far and so does my 1 year old. I am looking forward to using the Christmas ones in the next couple months. The art is my favorite part each page is unique and has amazing vintage art.
I was quite surprised by how sturdy this book was, how many pages it had (each letter on its own page), and the illustrations are nice. Heavy board book, thick with lots of pages, looks like it will hold up well in “baby’s first library”.
Make storytime a little spookier with fantasy master Ray Bradbury as he takes readers on a riveting trip though space and time to discover the true origins of Halloween. Join the shadowy Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud as he takes eight trick-or-treaters on an unforgettable journey to find their missing friend, Pip.
Travel through space and time, from the tombs of ancient Egypt to the gargoyles of Notre-Dame Cathedral, all the way to the cemeteries of Mexico on el Día de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Is Pip still alive? And if so, can his friends save him from a ghastly fate before it’s too late? If you want to know what Halloween is, or if you simply want an eerie adventure, take this mystery history trip.
You couldn’t ask for better than master fantasizer Ray Bradbury. –The Boston Globe.
One of the best children’s books written. Not only does it look at the history of Halloween but also helps children make sense of life and death. The ending is beautiful and poetic. The whole book, wonderfully illustrated, is a tribute to holidays, childhood and love for friends.
Beautiful edition of Ray Bradburys classic on friendship, youth, nostalgia, and history. Halloween throughout the ages and its meaning to different cultures. Joseph Mugnainis delightful art adds just the right amounts of creeps, mystery, and fun.
New York Times Bestseller! Bestselling author and artist James Dean brings us a groovy rendition of the classic favorite children’s song “Five Little Pumpkins,” sung by cool cat Pete and perfect for Halloween.
Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins is in a sturdy paper-over-board format and filled with vibrant, engaging illustrations for even the youngest of Pete fans. Young Halloween fans will enjoy chanting along with Pete:Five little pumpkinsSitting on a gate.
Get ready for bed with Curious George! There is so much to do at bedtime: cleaning up, taking a bath, telling stories, playing peek-a-boo, and more. Will George ever get sleepy? This sturdy board book with tactile tabs is the perfect bedtime book for little hands.
The animated series Curious George is available to watch on Peacock, NBC Universal’s streaming platform.
It is so cute, said the 2 year old grandson. He loves this book. when not reading it, he sais Curious George asleep now. Great bedtime book, for curious little ones. I would recommend this for ages 1 thru 3.
It’s Halloween, and ten timid ghosts in a haunted house have a problem: a mean witch is preparing to move in and scare them away, one by one! Young trick-or-treaters learn to count backwards from ten to one as each ghost flies away to the woods after seeing a gleaming skeleton, a bat black as night, a frightening hoot owl, or an enormous rat, just a few of all the witch’s tricks.
But one clever ghost, before flying away, unravels the witch’s plan! Together, the ghosts rise up against the witch in a big, scary BOO! Jennifer O’Connell’s wacky yet mysterious illustrations lead the reader through the ghosts’ dilapidated mansion.
And her gently spooky and rhyming text encourages children to participate in the haunted countdown, making reading and learning eerie fun!.
Just received this and plan to use it as a classroom read-aloud in October. Nothing scary here for younger children and its a counting book to boot. Great illustrations.
This is a really awesome Halloween book. The colorful holiday pictures, scary witch, and The repetitive and rhyming words were really enjoyed by my 4 grandchildren…ages 3 – 7.
With adorable illustrations, shaped cutouts, and raised elements, this sweet, interactive board book celebrates the little pumpkin pie in your life! 2020 Publishers Weekly Bestseller National Bestselling Title (Publishers Weekly and USA Today)National Bestselling SeriesYou’re My Little Pumpkin Pie is a adorable board book to share with your little one.
With chunky pages for little hands and die-cut shapes to add depth and interest, children will love the interactive features alongside the story. This endearing board book is a wonderful read for Halloween or any time.
Get to know the You’re My Little series from Silver Dolphin Books! From Valentine’s Day to Christmas Day and every day in between, the bestselling You’re My Little series is cute as can be—and festive too! Each spread of these chunky board books shows a child and parent pair with adorable illustrations by Natalie Marshall, as well as shaped cut-outs and raised elements.
Perfect for cuddling up with your little one, these sweet rhyming stories celebrates a parent’s love for their child.
I have most of these books in this collection. They are all a great size. Good quality, both in printing and the thick pages. The words are cute and rhyme nice. The pictures and cut outs are adorable.
My 3 month loves that all the images have faces on them.
Such a cute book! Flows well and isn’t too long for my one year old to sit through. We have the cuddle bug one from the same author and they’re both great!
Halloween is a special time for children of all ages, and there are many wonderful Halloween books for toddlers that can help them enjoy the holiday. Here are a few of our favorites:
“The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” by Linda Williams is a great choice for toddlers who are just starting to learn about Halloween. This sweet story follows a little old lady who goes on a walk through the woods and encounters all sorts of spooky creatures.
But she’s not afraid of anything and uses her clever wit to outsmart them all.
“The Berenstain Bears Go Trick-or-Treating” by Stan and Jan Berenstain is another classic Halloween story that toddlers will love. In this tale, the Bear family sets out on a Halloween adventure to collect lots of tasty treats.
But when they run into some mean ghosts, they must use their own tricks to get away.
“Five Little Pumpkins” by Dan Yaccarino is a fun and festive counting book that is perfect for Halloween. In this story, five little pumpkins set out on a Halloween night adventure. Along the way, they encounter all sorts of spooky creatures, but they are not afraid.
This is a great book for toddlers who are just learning to count.
“Where’s My Mummy” by Carol Thompson is a hilarious and adorable Halloween story that toddlers will adore. In this tale, a little mummy goes on a search for her missing mummy. She has all sorts of adventures along the way and eventually finds her mummy just in time for a big Halloween hug.
