Baby and Toddler Halloween Books
The littlest kids may not be able to eat all the candy, carve pumpkins, watch scary movies, or go out trick-or-treating all night long, but they can experience the holiday through baby and toddler Halloween books.
Jackie has already explained how important it is to read to babies and toddlers, but did you know books are the perfect medium for introducing new holidays? I’ve rounded up interactive Halloween books for toddlers and not-so-spooky board books for babies to help make this sometimes scary holiday fun for your little monsters.
The Best Baby and Toddler Halloween Books
Each colorful block below represents the best book in a subgenre. Click on the arrow to reveal my “best” pick in any category. You’ll also be able to use a page jump to see more books in that section.
Halloween Baby Book
Eek! Halloween by Sandra Boyton – Jump to section
Interactive Halloween Baby Book
Where is Baby’s Pumpkin by Karen Katz – Jump to section
Toddler Halloween Book
Sheep Trick or Treat by Nancy E. Shaw – Jump to section
Interactive Halloween Toddler Book
Monster Munch by Allison Black – Jump to section
Halloween Toddler Book Featuring A Beloved Character
Llama Llama Trick or Treat by Anna Dewdney – Jump to section
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Halloween Baby Books
Plot
The chickens see flickering pumpkins, dressed-up creatures, and talking robots. They are terrified until a friendly pig lets them know about Halloween!
Why Kirsten loves it
If you are worried about your baby or toddler being scared at Halloween, this is the story for you! As the pigs explain the holiday to the chickens, your child will be reassured as well.
Find similar books in: Rhyming Books
Plot
This Halloween baby book puts babies right in the action as they see their faces reflected on several costumes.
Why Jackie loves it
Mirrored books are excellent for babies. They help them learn their face and learn facial recognition.
Find similar books in: First Books for Baby
Dracula’s First Tooth
Author: Jen Arena
Illustrator: Betowers
Release Date: July 30, 2024
Genre: Board Book
Age: 0-3
Plot
Baby Dracula is growing in his first fang and it hurts! As he tries to get his pain to go away, his parents prepare to celebrate his baby milestone.
Why Kirsten loves it
I love the idea behind this one! It’s a fun twist on explaining that growing teeth is a normal part of growing up.
Find similar books in: Best Board Books
Plot
If you love Moo, Baa, La La La, then you will love this new version set on Halloween night! Cow says Boo but someone answers Baa… who could it be?
Why Jackie loves it
Sandra Boyton is my favorite author for the youngest kids. Her adorable illustrations and rhyming stories are perfection. This Halloween book is no exception.
Find similar books in: Bedtime Books
Interactive Halloween Books for Babies
Plot
Karen Katz is back with a lift-the-flap book to celebrate the spooky holiday. In this Halloween baby book, your child can help find hidden objects that signify the holiday.
Why Kirsten loves it
Karen Katz has always been a go-to author for me when I’m looking to gift an interactive baby book. This one is perfect for baby’s first Halloween!
Find similar books in: Best Books for a 1-year-old
Plot
Cute critters visit a soft pumpkin finger puppet on his doorstep during Halloween. This interactive book is perfect for motor-skill and language development.
Why Kirsten loves it
What baby doesn’t love a cute finger puppet book? I love this smiling pumpkin one, but there are also a candy corn and a black bat version too.
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Plot
Give your baby a sensory treat with this delightful touch-and-feel Halloween book for babies. A furry black cat, a sticky witch’s brew, and a fuzzy owl are just some of the Halloween items your baby can interact with.
Why Kirsten loves it
Even newborns will love this board book. The different textures a sensory delight for little fingers!
Find similar books in: Newborn Books
Plot
What an adorable pop-up book for your little pumpkin. Let your baby lift the flaps and try to find the little cat in this interactive Halloween baby book.
Why Jackie loves it
Books like this one are perfect for developing your baby’s fine motor skills. The Halloween theme is well executed in a way that isn’t scary.
Find similar books in: Interactive Books
The Ghosts Went Floating
Author: Kim Norman
Illustrator: Jay Fleck
Year: 2022
Genre: Board Book
Age: 0 -4
Plot
Set to the song “The Ants go Marching”, your whole family will love singing about the scary creatures marching down the street on their way to trick-or-treat.
Why Kirsten loves it
It’s a non-spooky, adorable Halloween picture book. But be warned! The song WILL get stuck in your head.
Find similar books in: Baby Books about Christmas
Toddler Halloween Books
Sheep Trick or Treat
Author: Nancy E. Shaw
Illustrator: Margot Apple
Year: 2017
Genre: Board Book
Age: 2-4
Plot
The sheep are back with a trick-or-treat rhyming adventure! Enjoy the sheep’s antics are they make their costumes, collect treats, and scare away the wolves who have come out to eat them!
Why Kirsten loves it
Like the original Sheep in a Jeep this is a perfect board book for little ones. I adored the illustrations of the sheep in costume!
Find similar books in: Rhyming Books
It’s Pumpkin Day, Mouse
Author: Laura Numeroff
Illustrator: Felicia Bond
Year: 2019
Genre: Board Book
Age: 1-3
Plot
It’s Mouse from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, back with a romp in the pumpkin patch. Your little one will love seeing the trouble he gets into as he goes to decorate the pumpkins.
Why Kirsten loves it
When it comes to charming Toddler Halloween books, this can’t be beaten. Mouse and his circle of crazy antics always puts a smile on my face.
Find similar books in: Animal Books for Kids
The Crayons Trick or Treat
Author: Drew Daywalt
Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers
Year: 2022
Genre: Picture Books
Age: 3-7
Plot
A toddler Halloween book featuring everyone’s favorite crayons! If your children aren’t yet famililar with them from The Day the Crayon‘s quit, this is the perfect introduction story. Join the crayons as they trick or treat!
Why Kirsten loves it
The crayon’s are some of my favorite characters in literature – strange, but true! The illustrations, the fun situations…this duo of author and illustrator can do no wrong!
Find similar books in: Books about Colors for Preschoolers
The Spooky Wheels on the Bus
Author: J. Elizabeth Mills
Illustrator: Ben Mantle
Year: 2010
Genre: Board Book
Age: 2-3
Plot
It’s the Halloween version of the song your toddler already knows and loves! They will adore singing along while seeing adorable ghosts and monsters on the school bus.
Why Jackie loves it
Singing is so important for your child’s reading readiness and musical abilities. This book is a perfect seasonal find!
Find similar books in: Reading Readiness
ABCs of Kindness at Halloween
Author: Patricia Hegarty
Illustrator: Summer Macon
Year: 2024
Genre: Board Books
Age: 0-3
Plot
This sweet – not spooky – Halloween board book is all about kindness. With cute animals in costume and charming illustrations, this story makes Halloween a kind and sweet holiday.
Why Kirsten loves it
I love that such a sweet message of kindness can be conveyed during a usually spooky holiday. Kindness is in style no matter what time of year and this book proves it!
Find this book in: New Halloween Kids’ Books / Halloween Baby Books
Interactive Halloween Books for Toddlers
Monster Munch
Author: Allison Black
Illustrator: Allison Black
Year: 2021
Genre: Board Book
Age: 3-6
Plot
Ghost is throwing a party and the monsters need a snack. Good thing they have lots of traditional Halloween snacks to munch on.
Why Kirsten loves it
This interactive Halloween book for toddlers is the perfect book for Halloween! I love all the pull tabs that make it look like the monsters are eating the candy.
Find this book in: Toddler Halloween Books / Monster Books
Plot
This book makes mealtime interactive. Kids can use the spaces provided to put cheerio buttons on various Halloween costumes. It’s a wonderful book to work on dexterity with little fingers.
Why Jackie loves it
The original Cheerios playbook was always a hit with my kids at mealtimes, so I know your child will love this not-so-scary interactive toddler Halloween book!
Find similar books in: Interactive Books
If You’re Spooky and You Know It
Author: Aly Fronis
Illustrator: Jannie Ho
Year: 2016
Genre: Board Book
Age: 0-3
Plot
It’s the beloved song your children know, spookified! Clap along with your little monster as they clap their hands to show they are spooky!
Why Kirsten loves it
This is one of the Halloween books a whole preschool class would love! Have everyone join and dance along with this silly song-inspired book.
Find similar books in: Halloween Picture Books for Kids
Halloween Toddler Books Featuring Favorite Characters
Plot
Hang out with Llama Llama as he gets ready for Halloween with his mom and then goes trick or treating with his little animal friends.
Why Kirsten loves it
If you think Halloween could be frightening for your child, using a character they know and love to explain the concepts is a great idea! Llama Llama is a fav of mine for this reason.
Find this book in: Llama Llama books / Halloween Books for Toddlers
Trick or Treat, Pout-Pout Fish
Author: Deborah Diesen
Illustrator: Dan Hanna
Year: 2016
Genre: Board Book
Age: 1-3
Plot
Pout-Pout Fish is ready for Halloween under the sea. Your toddler will love seeing Mr. Fish dressed up and out with his fishy friends.
Why Jackie loves it
I just love the Pout-Pout Fish series, it’s such a great one for social-emotional learning.
Find similar books in: Books about Feelings
Little Blue Truck’s Halloween
Author: Alice Schertle
Illustrator: Jill McElmurry
Year: 2016
Genre: Board Book
Age: 1-3
Plot
Little Blue Truck and his friends are back! This time he needs to drive his animal buddies to a costume party so they can celebrate Halloween in style!
Why Kirsten loves it
I adore this Halloween book for toddlers! It has everything I love about the original Little Blue Truck story with a lift-the-flap option!
Find similar books in: Educational Books for 2-year-olds
Helpful Tips
- Use the books on this list to introduce Halloween and all its customs to little ones.
- Choose a story that is interactive and you might just find your child wanting to read the book well past Halloween!
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you teach toddlers about Halloween?
It is important to teach toddlers about the costumes and spooky things they may see around the Halloween holiday. The changes to their scenery can be frightening for little ones, so explaining the holiday and that it’s all make-believe will help put them at ease. Books are a great way to introduce the concepts of Halloween in a safe way.
Are Halloween baby books only good during the holiday?
No! My kids loved the little monsters in these stories and we kept them on our shelves all year long!
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