I love this time of year. It is the start of the holidays which makes my heart so happy. Kids make holidays much more exciting, and Halloween is no exception. I LOVE reading Halloween books with my students and children throughout the weeks leading up to Halloween. Kids are excited about each one and giving me all of their attention, which is nice for a change. HA! Here are my favorite 12 Halloween books. Are you looking for more Halloween ideas, activities, and printables to do at home or in the classroom? If so click here.
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
When the wind blows away the witches belongings, her friends help her out, but will they all now be able to fit on the broom!?
The Spooky Wheels on the Bus by J. Elizabeth Mills
A humorous, Halloween themed version of the classic song.
Ten Timid Ghosts by Jennifer O’Connell
A mean witch scares away some ghosts in this ghostly counting book.
Splat the Cat: What Was That? by Rob Scotton
A lift the flap, Halloween book, featuring our favorite cat, Splat!
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda D. Williams
Even a little old lady who is not afraid of anything can be spooked!
Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman
A witch has grown the biggest pumpkin ever – how will they ever make pumpkin pie with it?
Scary, Scary Halloween by Eve Bunting
A spooky Halloween poem that young readers will enjoy.
Shake Dem Halloween Bones by Mike Reed
Enjoy a fun, hip-hop, musical romp about the Halloween ball!
Halloween Hustle by Charlotte Gunnufson
Can Skeleton keep himself together as he grooves across town doing the Halloween hustle?
Bone Soup by Cambria Evans
Join Finnigin, a hungry skeleton, as he searches for some Halloween food.
Halloween Night by Marjorie Dennis Murray
Trick or treat! A fun and energetic Halloween romp.
At the Old Haunted House by Helen Kettleman
Come along and meet all kinds of creatures in the old haunted house.
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