Halloween is coming up, and you know what that means: tricks and treats for all the little girls and boys. But if you’re looking to curb your child’s sweet tooth a bit this year, why not give them a book about Halloween in their treat bag instead? Here are some worthy contenders about this October 31st holiday rooted in pagan, religious, and secular traditions.
It’s typically celebrated with trick or treating, spooky costumes, jack o’ lantern carving, and parties. But if you have a preschooler, you may want to add Halloween-themed books to the list.
Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete
Written by New York Times bestseller James Dean and illustrated by Kimberly Dean, Pete the Cate: Trick or Pete is a fun lift-the-flap book that reveals lots of Halloween surprises. Check out this sweet treat for your preschool trick-or-treater, great for reading right before setting out on your yearly neighborhood voyage or all October long.
An Untold Story of the Halloween Fairy
Written by Diane Alber, you and your little one can discover the secret world of the beloved Halloween Fairy. In An Untold Story of the Halloween Fairy: Sweet Candy for Sweet Dreams, you will learn all about the popular tradition of trading sweet candy pieces for sweet dreams. Your little one will love the colorful illustrations as you visit a truly wonderful world of magic.
Go along with the Halloween Fairy on her nocturnal adventures, where you can both collect candies and weave sweet dreams for children all over the world. Backed by gorgeous artwork and clever storytelling, your preschooler will learn valuable lessons about creativity, imagination, and the magic of Halloween.
Corduroy’s Best Halloween Ever
In Corduroy’s Best Halloween Ever, written by Don Freeman and illustrated by Lisa McCue, you’ll read all about how Corduroy gets ready to throw a party to celebrate this spooky yearly tradition. Corduroy and his friends simply can’t wait for the party to arrive, where there will be plenty of jack-o’-lantern carving, bobbing for apples, and trick-or-treating. However, there’s just one problem: Corduroy has to decide on a costume. This book keeps your preschooler guessing: which one will he wear?
How to Catch a Monster
A USA Today Bestseller, How to Catch a Monster is part of the beloved How to Catch series of back to school picture books for kids. This cute children’s monster book follows a brave young ninja as he goes into the closet to confront the monster that has been scaring him every night. But not is all as it seems. Maybe this monster isn’t quite as scary as was previously thought. Our little ninja is going to make a friend of the strangest kind. Perfect for reading before the first day of school, this book addresses common fears of preschoolers who need confidence and inspiration.
You’ll love this silly read-aloud book with its inventive pictures and text about conquering fears and anxiety. In the end, things aren’t as scary as they first look to be! This book is written by Adam Wallace and illustrated by Andy Elkerton.
The Night Before Halloween
Written by Natasha Wing and illustrated by Cynthia Fisher, The Night Before Halloween is a fun family fun read-aloud book that tells a delightful seasonal story. Part of Wing’s best-selling series, your preschooler will love all the goofy goblins and little monsters that appear in this unique spin on Clement C. Moore’s classic poem.
A perfect young reader gift, The Night Before Halloween explores what happens on Halloween when the monsters and human trick-or-treaters come face to face.
I Spy With My Little Eye Halloween Haunt & Find
Who doesn’t like a good game of I Spy? You’ll follow the antics of a cute little ghost as he sets off in a variety of spooky places, such as murky swamps, haunted houses, and creepy caverns. Your preschooler will love spotting all the ghost’s hidden friends along the way, from mummies and zombies to witches and monsters. Featuring vibrant illustrations, this I Spy book provides hours of fun.
I Spy With My Little Eye Halloween Haunt & Find reinforces lessons about counting, matching, and learning colors, all while helping with language development.
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