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It’s time to break out the Halloween books! Here are a few that are well worth adding to your permanent Halloween library:
Stumpkin by Lucy Ruth Cummins
The cutest story about a pumpkin who is perfect in all ways but one–he has no stem. As Halloween gets closer, Stumpkin’s friends are picked up one by one, and he’s left alone. But someone sees Stumpkin for all he can be, and he gets to live his Jack-o-lantern dream.
Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown
Creepy Carrots is a clever story about a bunny who helps himself to some carrots in a neighboring garden, until they start following him. Eating carrots became far more interesting to my kids after we read this.
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
We can’t wait to break this one out every year. This is an endearing story of a friendly witch and the animals she happens upon and brings on her journey across the countryside on her broom. We always watch the short on Netflix after. It’s delightful!
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
This is a classic I read when I was little, so it’s very nostalgic for me. A brave old woman stands up to some spooks who really aren’t so spooky after all.
How to Make Friends With a Ghost by Rebecca Green
Such a fun and well-illustrated book that takes a lighthearted approach to the matter of ghosts. I especially love the ghost care tip to make sure no one mistakes your ghost for whipped cream or a marshmallow when you aren’t looking. So cute!
Bone Soup by Cambria Evans
Finnigin is known for his monstrous appetite, but when he arrives to a new village after a long trek, no one wants to share their food with him. He has to get creative and rely on help from reluctant friends to make a pot of magical bone soup.
The Widow’s Broom by Chris Van Allsburg
This story of a widow and an enchanted broom is made all the more magical by Chris Van Allsburg’s illustrations. And I love the subtle historical nod to the Salem Witch Trials.
Ten Timid Ghosts by Jennifer O’Connell
My kids LOVE this one. A witch moves into a haunted house and scares the timid ghosts away, one by one. But the ghosts aren’t too happy about being kicked out of their usual haunt, so they find a way to get it back. My kids love counting the hidden ghosts on every page.
