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Best Halloween Books for Babies and Toddlers
I have always loved Halloween, but it has been extra special since becoming a mom. There is just something about the sweet costumes, holding hands while trick-or-treating, and of course, reading a great Halloween book together.
The Halloween season has become my favorite time of year.
These fun Halloween books are a great way to celebrate the spooky season with your little one.
Below are some of my favorite board books for babies and toddlers. Board books are wonderful for younger children because they are so durable for curious hands (and mouths!).
The colorful pictures and large print make the books below ideal for young readers.
Halloween Board Books for Babies
1. Where’s the Witch? by Ingela P. Arrhenius
This sweet lift-the-flap book features cute Halloween creatures on every page. The flaps are felt, which is perfect for curious hands! Little ones will also love the mirror at the end.
2. Boo, Boo, I Love You! by Sandra Magsamen
This book is short, sweet, and cute! On top of the book, there is a fluffy shape that incorporates well into different creatures on each page. Exploring hands will love this one.
3. Eek! Halloween! by Sandra Boynton
Halloween is here and that makes the chickens a little nervous! Find out what exactly is making these little chickens nervous in this adorable board book.
4. The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin by Sonali Fry
The darling illustrations in this book will certainly appeal to little kids. The rhyming text in this book is set to the tune of “The Itsy Bitsy Spider.”
5. Happy Halloween, Little Baby! by Rosa Von Feder
This is an adorable keepsake book – perfect as a gift for a special baby!
6. Happy Halloween, Curious George by H.A. Rey
Curious George gets into the Halloween spirit. From trying on fun costumes to picking out the biggest pumpkin, George will surely have a great Halloween!
7. Little Blue Truck’s Halloween by Alice Schertle
The Little Blue Truck is one of my son’s favorite book series – and I love it too! The cute illustrations are always paired with rhyming text that is both fun and engaging.
8. Boo (Peek-a-Flap) by Rosa Von Feder
The flaps on this book are quite sturdy, which is ideal for many children! I think these interactive books are great for babies and toddlers. I love that this book features facts (that are quite interesting) under each flap. Different objects are also labeled on each page.
9. Happy Halloween from The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
With the classic artwork from Eric Carle, we meet a busy spider in this lift-the-flap book. Under each flap, a new friend is waiting for you.
10. Where Is Baby’s Pumpkin? by Karen Katz
Help the baby find her pumpkin in this short but sweet book. Will the baby see some spooky things in her search?
11. There’s a Witch in Your Book by Tom Fletcher
This is a fun interactive book that your young child will enjoy! Your child will be encouraged to use their magic wand finger to create their very own magic.
12. Trick Or Treat Little Pumpkin by Rosa Von Feder
Wiggle around the cute little pumpkin finger puppet while you’re reading this book to your child. An adorable and fun book!
13. Llama Llama Trick or Treat by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama Trick or Treat features fun and simple rhymes. Llama has to pick out his costume and get ready to trick or treat on Halloween night with Mama and his friends.
14. Find Spot at the Halloween Party by Eric Hill
The Halloween party is starting soon – it is time to find Spot! Where could Spot be hiding? Help find Spot in this cute lift-the-flap book.
15. One, Two … Boo! by Kristen L. Depken
This is a great book to practice early counting skills with your little one. From black cats to little pumpkins, so many Halloween creatures are hiding in this story! Can you find them?
16. This Is the Way We Trick-or-Treat by Arlo Finsy
This board book celebrates one of the best parts of Halloween – trick-or-treating! Sung to the tune of “Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush,” this book will surely get your little ones excited to participate.
17. Happy Halloween, Biscuit! by Alyssa Capucilli
In this adorable book, join the beloved dog Biscuit as he goes on a trick-or-treating adventure with friends. Little children will love exploring this lift-the-flap book.
18. It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff
In this book, Mouse is painting faces on pumpkins. Children will love seeing all of the faces that Mouse paints on the pumpkins, especially the surprise pumpkin face at the end. What a great book to introduce how emotions look on faces!
19. Babies Love Halloween: Lift-a-Flap Book by Scarlett Wing
With bright and colorful illustrations of little monsters, a little witch, and more little creatures, this cute book is great for babies to explore.
20. Halloween ABC by Jannie Ho
ABC books are always a fun choice for young children. It is a great opportunity to look at all of the different illustrations and talk about what you see.
21. I’m a Little Pumpkin by Hannah Eliot
Celebrate the fall season with this book by meeting the many different pumpkins. The pumpkins in this book are so darling.
22. Boo! by Leslie Patricelli
In this book, join Baby as he learns about all of the Halloween traditions. From carving pumpkins to picking out his very own costume – Baby sure has a lot of fun!
23. Seeking a Witch by Angela DiTerlizzi
Children will love the vibrant colors and rhyming text in Seeking a Witch.
24. Spooky Pookie by Sandra Boynton
It’s time for Pookie to find the perfect Halloween costume. What costume will Pookie pick? One of my favorites from Sandra Boynton!
25. Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat? by Brianna Caplan Sayres
Where Do Diggers Trick-or-Treat? is perfect for any construction and equipment-loving kids. In this story, find out how diggers, road rollers, and even drill rigs celebrate the Halloween season.
26. Spooky, Spooky Little Bat by Rosa Von Feder
Finger puppets are so fun for little readers! They will love this board book featuring a bat finger puppet. If your child loves bats, be sure to check out our other post – Picture Books about Bats!
27. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
This is a wonderful book to enjoy during the Halloween season – perfect for toddlers and older kids! It is one of my favorite Halloween books to read. In this story, a witch keeps losing her belongings! Luckily, some animal friends help find her missing belongings. They just want a ride on her broom in return! Will they all fit?
