
These stories, for ages 0-8, are all about Halloween fun, both scary and not-so-scary.


Skeletown: Sí. No! by Rhode Montijo
Arriving at a friend’s birthday party where fun and games are in full swing, Skelly finally comes out of her sugar-skull shell, in this Spanish-forward picture book, with dynamic neon art that cleverly uses just two words: sí and no.

This Year, a Witch! by Zoey Abbott
A little girl is tired of dressing up as something adorable for Halloween, so this year she plans to be a scary witch and frighten everyone, even herself.

Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party by Dan Murphy
In this whimsical Halloween tale by an award-winning actress and her creative partner, an aspiring young witch teams up with a quirky bruja to throw the ultimate spooky party and learns about magic, teamwork and the power of persistence along the way.

Bob the Vampire Snail by Andrea Zuill
Bob, an ordinary snail-turned-vampire, adjusts to life as a vampire as he discovers a newfound love for tomatoes, quirky sleeping habits, and an unexpected friend.

Pippin has always been a witch’s cat, but he can’t stop thinking about the alternatives, such as a pirate’s cat, a knight’s cat and a pet cat, but ultimately learns where he truly belongs just in time for Halloween.

Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween by A. A. Livingston
Grizelda the Green, a witch who despises Halloween, hatches a plan to keep the festivities away, but unexpected surprises make her love the holiday.

On Halloween, a swarm of undead bees invades the town to deliver spooks and sweets.

The Goblin Twins by Frances Cha
Two Korean magical goblin twin brothers, Doki and Kebi, arrive in a strange, unknown land—New York City—where they are in for a big surprise while preparing for the new customs of Halloween!