Halloween picture books
These picture books, featuring witches, wizards and monsters, are perfect to share with little ones as the nights draw in and there's a touch of frosty magic in the air.
From classics such as Meg and Mog to wonderful newer books like How to Make Friends with a Ghost, every one of these titles is sure to bewitch your child, whether they're just a baby or at primary school.
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I Love Halloween
Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Emma Dodd
Interest level: 2-4
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I Love Halloween
Author: Giles Andreae Illustrator: Emma Dodd
Interest level: 2-4
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This little boy has a brilliant time taking part in all the Halloween fun, but just like any other day, Mum and Dad are on hand to…
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Bizzy Bear: Spooky House
Author: Benji Davies
Interest level: 0-3
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Bizzy Bear: Spooky House
Author: Benji Davies
Interest level: 0-3
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Bizzy Bear adds a seasonal story to the range of interactive board books for very young readers. This time Bizzy Bear is exploring…
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I’m Not Scared, You Are!
Author: Patricia Hegarty Illustrator: Thomas Elliott
Interest level: 4-5
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I’m Not Scared, You Are!
Author: Patricia Hegarty Illustrator: Thomas Elliott
Interest level: 4-5
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Two young children embark on a scary night-time journey in this spooky board book, which contains 24 individual sound-effects. A f…
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I Say Boo, You Say Hoo
Author: John Kane
Interest level: 4-8
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I Say Boo, You Say Hoo
Author: John Kane
Interest level: 4-8
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The rules are simple: if you see the colour blue, you must shout out Stinky Poo! If you see a tree, you have to shout&nb…
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Witch in Training
Author: Michelle Robinson Illustrator: Briony May Smith
Interest level: 4-6
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Witch in Training
Author: Michelle Robinson Illustrator: Briony May Smith
Interest level: 4-6
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This little witch sneezes whilst making a potion - can she correct her mistake or will her pets face an unexpected destiny? A deli…
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The Witchling's Wish
Author: Lu Fraser Illustrator: Sarah Massini
Interest level: 4-6
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The Witchling's Wish
Author: Lu Fraser Illustrator: Sarah Massini
Interest level: 4-6
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Lu Fraser and Sarah Massini’s warm, magical and sweet story about friendship and kindness has a witchy theme, but more than anythi…
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There's A Ghost In This House
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Interest level: 3-5
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There's A Ghost In This House
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Interest level: 3-5
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A little blue-faced girl welcomes you to her grand old house, which she’s heard is haunted. Yet, try as she might, she can’t find …
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Pick a Pumpkin
Author: Patricia Toht Illustrator: Jarvis
Interest level: 2-5
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Pick a Pumpkin
Author: Patricia Toht Illustrator: Jarvis
Interest level: 2-5
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Fans of Jarvis’ gorgeous illustrations won’t be able to resist this seasonal treat that celebrates all things Halloween and plays …
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How to Make Friends with a Ghost
Author: Rebecca Green
Interest level: 5-8
Reading age: 6+
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How to Make Friends with a Ghost
Author: Rebecca Green
Interest level: 5-8
Reading age: 6+
It might feel scary to imagine being friends with a ghost – but what if ghosts were quite sweet, really? A delightful how-to …
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Wanda's Words Got Stuck
Author: Lucy Rowland Illustrator: Paula Bowles
Interest level: 4-8
Reading age: 6+
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Wanda's Words Got Stuck
Author: Lucy Rowland Illustrator: Paula Bowles
Interest level: 4-8
Reading age: 6+
Wanda the little witch loves school, but she's a little shy - and very nervous about the school magic contest!
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Room on the Broom
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 6+
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Room on the Broom
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 6+
From former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson and longtime collaborator Axel Scheffler comes this much-loved tale about a witch …
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The Monstrous Tale of Celery Crumble
Author: Ben Joel Price
Interest level: 4-8
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The Monstrous Tale of Celery Crumble
Author: Ben Joel Price
Interest level: 4-8
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A witty, dynamic, cautionary tale about a seemingly angelic little girl who doesn’t like saying sorry.
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Funnybones
Author: Allan & Janet Ahlberg
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 6+
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Funnybones
Author: Allan & Janet Ahlberg
Interest level: 4+
Reading age: 6+
In the first book of this now classic series, we are taken down the dark, dark street to the dark, dark house and into the dark, d…
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The Very Busy Spider
Author: Eric Carle
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 7+
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The Very Busy Spider
Author: Eric Carle
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 7+
One morning in a farmyard a spider begins to spin a web. All the animals try to persuade her to stop but she doesn't answer any of…
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Winnie the Witch
Author: Valerie Thomas Illustrator: Korky Paul
Interest level: 3+
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Winnie the Witch
Author: Valerie Thomas Illustrator: Korky Paul
Interest level: 3+
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This is the first of many stories about Winnie and her cat, Wilber. Winnie is a well-loved character, and the excellent illustrati…
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Hugo Makes a Change
Author: Scott Emmons and Mauro Gatti
Interest level: 4-5
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Hugo Makes a Change
Author: Scott Emmons and Mauro Gatti
Interest level: 4-5
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A simple and accessible book with rhyming text and lovely, bright illustrations, all about the importance of healthy eating, havin…
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The Princess and the Wizard
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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The Princess and the Wizard
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Lydia Monks
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Princess Eliza is having a birthday party. But just as she blows out the seven candles on her cake, the wicked wizard arrives&hell…
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Are You a Monster?
Author: Guilherme Karsten
Interest level: 4-5
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Are You a Monster?
Author: Guilherme Karsten
Interest level: 4-5
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Are you a monster? No? Well, can you make a big loud noise? Oh no…! A wonderfully fun and brilliantly interactive picture book for…
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Bedtime for Monsters
Author: Ed Vere
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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Bedtime for Monsters
Author: Ed Vere
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Do you ever wonder if somewhere, not too far away, there might be monsters?
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Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo!
Author: Amy Sparkes Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo!
Author: Amy Sparkes Illustrator: Sara Ogilvie
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Can our young hero take on a Monster Zoo full of naughty creatures - and survive to tell the tale?
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Meg and Mog
Author: Helen Nicholl Illustrator: Jan Pienkowski
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5+
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Meg and Mog
Author: Helen Nicholl Illustrator: Jan Pienkowski
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5+
In this the first story about much-loved characters Meg the witch and Mog her cat, the pair go off to a wild Hallowe'en party with…
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Nibbles: The Book Monster
Author: Emma Yarlett
Interest level: 4-6
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Nibbles: The Book Monster
Author: Emma Yarlett
Interest level: 4-6
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This is a story about a little monster called… Nibbles. And with that, he nibbles his way right out of the book! This reall…
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Four Silly Skeletons
Author: Mark Sperring Illustrator: Sue Hendra
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 6+
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Four Silly Skeletons
Author: Mark Sperring Illustrator: Sue Hendra
Interest level: 3-6
Reading age: 6+
This bold rhyming picture book features four accident-prone skeletons. Children will giggle at their various mishaps, making this …
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