Teacher Recommended Halloween Books

Halloween! For some children this time of the year can be confusing. Scary things are fun? Here are some great books to keep this time of fall light-hearted and developmentally appropriate for your littlest children.

Scary Halloween Costumes
Available in my store and on Amazon.
​When Jack and Millie start looking for Halloween costumes with Dad, Jack discovers he doesn't understand what scary means during this strange time of the year.  He tries to dress up as a worm-- because his big sister, Millie, always screams when she sees a worm. Then, he tries to dress up as a washing machine, because Mom says the laundry room is a scary place! This book helps children understand that scary means different things to different people. Scary Halloween Costumes is full of hilarious Halloween fun for your children 3-7 years old. 

The House on Merryhill
Available on Barnes and Noble
A little girl and her dog walk past a house that looks scary in her neighborhood and her imagination starts to soar. Does a witch with a twisted  hat and clogs live in it? Is it full of moaning ghosts? This fun book explores all the creepy monsters that pop-up around Halloween in a fun, rhyming story that explains that sometimes our imaginations can get the best of us. This book is great for children 4-8 years old.

A Very Ghostly Halloween
Available on Amazon
This cute book about about mischievous little ghosts is full of kid-friendly fun. The colorful illustrations captivate young children on their level. No super scary images here, just the best kind of child-centered Halloween entertainment. I recommend this book as a fun way to wind down after Trick or Treating on Halloween night. It's perfect for children 4-7 years old. 

Pair any of the books above with this fun and FREE Halloween download for your children. Just print and play this fun matching game. It's perfect for your little ghouls and goblins during the fall season.

Free Halloween Download

Making books and reading a part of your Halloween celebration is a fun way build literacy skills with your children or students. Make sure you check out all of the books listed on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or the author's website. And comment below with your favorite Halloween or Fall tradition that you do with your family.