Halloween time is an especially fun time for kids. With all the spooky fall activities and getting to dress up for trick-or-treating, most kids love this time of year! To help us celebrate, here is a list of our favorite Halloween books for kids!

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Here we are, in the beginning of September, and our Halloween books are already out on display and being read daily!

My kids can (and will!) spend hours roaming the aisles of Barnes & Noble looking for new books to add to their library.

Here is a list of our favorite Halloween books this year!

A Halloween Scare in New York

by Eric James

Are humans more scared of monsters than monsters are of humans? Find out and so who wins the scariest costume of all!

If you are able to find a Halloween book about your home state, buy it. Our kids love to see all the cities that are familiar to them and it’s extra special if you live in one of the cities that are mentioned in the book!

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Happy Halloween Stinky Face

by Lisa McCourt

I purchased I Love You Stinky Face for our son when he was just a baby and we continue to read it years later. We’ve added the other books from the series over the years including this book, Happy Halloween Stinky Face.

Exploring all the possible things that could go wrong this Halloween, Mama assures little Stinky Face that everything is going to turn out just fine!

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Goodnight Goon

by Michael Rex

Written as a parody of Goodnight Moon, Goodnight Goon says goodnight to all the spooky monster’s this Halloween. Martians, mummies, werewolves and more!

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How to Catch a Monster

by Adam Wallace & Andy Elkerton

Find out how this little ninja is going to catch the monster that has been living in his closet! Will his traps and nets work or will this monster outsmart him?

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The Halloween Tree

by Susan Montanari

What happens to a Christmas tree that doesn’t like lights, decorations or people? Find out when this grumpy, little tree grows up and discovers just what makes him happy!

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Make it a family fun night and read while enjoying a spooky snack board – check out my post How to Make a Spooky Halloween Snack Board!

Trick or Treat Crankenstein

by Samantha Berger

Find out what happens with everything seems to go wrong on Crankensteins favorite day of the year. From toothaches to costume mishaps and untimely weather, find out how Crankenstein turns the day around to have the most fun ever with his friends!

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Gustavo the Shy Ghost

by Flavia Z. Drago

This book was especially relevant for us this year since our oldest started kindergarten. Gustavo is having a hard time fitting in and feels invisible. He tries to make new friends by inviting them to his violin show. Will they come to his show or will he remain invisible?

We love the illustrations in this book!

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I hope you enjoyed our list of our favorite Halloween books for kids! Let me know what Halloween book is a family favorite of yours!