Here are some great, bargain-priced books featuring witches, skeletons, owls, friendly monsters and other Halloween-tide favorites, to help kids pass the time between now and the big night!
The 13 Days of Halloween (5/5 stars, picture book, currently priced at $2.99)
On the first night of Halloween, what does your mummy give you? A bright, shiny Skeleton Key, of course!
In fact, for each of the thirteen nights leading up to the big night, your mummy is ready with gifts that include everything from singing skulls to demons dancing to icky eyeballs. The spookier and slimier, the better!
From debut author-illustrator Guy Vasilovich comes a picture book that is sure to inspire even the youngest readers to start the creepy countdown to Halloween. Sing along to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” as you get ready for the scariest—and silliest—night of the year.
Who’s There, Little Hoo? – A fun Halloween picture book for toddlers and preschool children (5/5 stars, picture book, currently priced at $3.99)
Whoooo’s There?
Halloween doesn’t have to be scary, but Little Hoo is a little bit nervous when there’s a knock at the door.
For toddlers and preschoolers.
Your little ones will love Little Hoo in this Halloween picture book.
This book features fixed-layout tap to zoom and works on Kindle Fire and Android devices.
Based on the little owl and other woodland creatures from Brenda Ponnay’s bestselling Valentine book, BE MINE.
Scram-pire: The Reluctant Vampire Kid (4.5/5 stars, ages 6 and up, currently priced at $1.99)
Bud is different than all of the other vampire kids.
He’s squeamish and prefers milkshakes to blood and pop music to heavy metal.
When all the other vampires tell him to scram, poor Bud wonders just where it is that he belongs.
Then something happens at Vampire training school that changes everything.
Young readers will laugh and relate to Bud, a sweet, rebel vampire who just wants to be loved and accepted.
The rhyming text are lively and fun. Scram-pire is an adorable monster story with heart for children of all ages.
The Night Before Halloween (5/5 stars, picture book, currently priced at $3.41)
“‘Twas the night before Halloween, and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring, except for the mouse.
The monsters had gathered to plan and prepare,
For the trick-or-treaters who soon would be there.”
Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore’s beloved poem.
But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book by the author of The Night Before Easter.
There’s No Such Thing As Monsters (4.5/5 stars, picture book, currently priced at $1.99)
Our little sleepy head sees monsters everywhere in his house.
He sees them under his bed, in the closet, and under the house.
His mother tries to reassure him that there is no such thing as monsters and it’s all in his imagination, but then…OH! What rotten luck!!!
Well, you’ll just have to read the book to find out what happens.
The gorgeous illustrations will captivate your child’s imagination and bring them back to read it over again and again.
Halloween Hustle (4.5/5 stars, picture book, currently priced at $3.99)
In the dark, a funky beat.
Something white with bony feet.
Skeleton dancing up the street,
Doing the Halloween Hustle.
Skeleton is dancing his way to a Halloween party—but as he grooves across town, he keeps stumbling, tumbling, and falling apart!
Can Skeleton stay in one piece long enough to make it to the party?
21 Fun Halloween Stories For 4 – 8 Year Olds (4/5 stars, chapter book, currently priced at $1.99)
This book is perfect for bedtime and also children who are learning to read. It is also filled with beautiful color pictures.
This book has:
✓ 21 Fun Halloween Stories
✓ Bonus Halloween Games
✓ Halloween Jokes
Dem Bones (5/5 stars, picture book, currently priced at 99 cents)
Shoulder bone connected to da neck bone.
Neck bone connected to da head bone.
Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones
Colorful torn paper collages bring to life this classic African American spiritual.
The frolicking skeletons will captivate children and adults while they sing along with this well-known, catchy song.
Accompanied by interesting, informative “bone facts” this book makes a wonderful addition to both home and classroom libraries and a fun treat for Halloween!
Plus, this is a fixed-format version of the book, which looks nearly identical to the print version.