Need Halloween Book Recommendations

Updated on October 21, 2015
J.C. asks from Blacksburg, VA
13 answers

Hi moms! I have signed up to read a Halloween story to my daughter's second grade class. I realized that the Halloween books we have here at home are a bit babyish. Can anyone recommend a good book to read to them?

What can I do next?

  • Add yourAnswer own comment
  • Ask your own question Add Question
  • Join the Mamapedia community Mamapedia
  • as inappropriate
  • this with your friends

Featured Answers

K.C.

answers from Washington DC on

http://www.amazon.com/Monsters-Love-Underpants-The-Books/...

http://www.amazon.com/Creepy-Carrots-Aaron-Reynolds/dp/14...

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Needs-Costume-Me/dp/1938063...

http://www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Goon-Petrifying-Michael-R... (There are actually quite a few parodies of classic children's books they might enjoy ... A very hungry zombie, runaway mummy, the spooky wheels on the bus).

http://www.amazon.com/Gus-Was-Friendly-Ghost/dp/193090074...

Or there's always a Virginia one .... http://www.amazon.com/Halloween-Scare-Virginia-Eric-James...

More Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

H.W.

answers from Portland on

I think Room on the Broom is a wonderful suggestion-- that was what popped into my head too. :)

"Frankenweenie" by Dav Pilkey (author of Captain Underpants, but this is not so scatologically-inclined) is also extra-cute and may be a little more suited for the 1-2 grade crowd. Not scary at all-- some dogs on Halloween night figure out that the doted-upon daschund (who they don't treat very well) is the coolest dog of all when he saves their Halloween night from some thuggish cats. Funny and well done.

1 mom found this helpful
Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

A.L.

answers from Las Vegas on

scary scary halloween (eve bunting)
Bones of Fred Mcfee (eve bunting)
dont let the names scare you, they are good books..
also, ten timid ghosts

I read these to my son for years during the Halloween season and he loved them..

good luck

C.T.

answers from Santa Fe on

Is "Room on the Broom" too young? It's just so fun to read aloud. This is a favorite in our house!

J.P.

answers from Lakeland on

A few of my daughters favorites are:

Pinkalicious: Pink or Treat!
by Victoria Kann

By the light of the Halloween Moon
by Caroline Stutson

Shake Dem Halloween Bones
by W. Nikola-Lisa

P.H.

answers from Los Angeles on

I'm Looking for a Monster

IN THIS POP-UP NOVELTY BOOK one little boy is looking for a monster. But not just any monster! Big, small, furry, horned, scaly, and feathery monsters all file through one by one, until finally our little boy finds the one he wants. Tabs, wheels, and gate-fold pages make for interactive fun! Tim Young’s wacky menagerie of monsters is illustrated in silhouette against brightly colored backgrounds and literally pops off the page in a variety of fun novelty elements.

Author: Timothy Young
this is a really cute one my son and stepson love it so much although one is 2 and the other is 5 but its still a great book!!!!

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

C.S.

answers from Pittsburgh on

Hallo-weiner
Arthur's Halloween
Scaredy-Cat Splat
Bony Legs (not really a halloween book but involves a witch and is kind of spooky.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

C.P.

answers from San Francisco on

I love the berinstine Bears ghost walk book.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.S.

answers from Oklahoma City on

Little Old Lady Who Isn't Afraid of Anything.
It is a story that encourages group participation. When I read it to a class, I brought props that were easy to find around the house and had the class join me in reading the story.
Have fun!!

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

J.W.

answers from Detroit on

When I taught 2nd and 3rd grade my kids loved "Shake Dem Halloween Bones" By W. Nikola-Lisa. It is kind of a chant/song book, so I would always read it a few times becuase they like to join in with the chorus. It is older, so I am not sure how easy it will be to find, though.

T.S.

answers from San Francisco on

The teacher and librarian (either at school or public library) will have MANY suggestions for this age group, maybe even a few new ones the kids haven't heard before, ask them!

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

K.C.

answers from Denver on

We loved Room on the Broom and Annie Was Warned in our household around Halloween. I think I read Annie Was Warned to a 2nd grade class many years ago and they loved it. It's not too well known so the surprise is actually a surprise for most kids.

For Updates and Special Promotions
Follow Us

Related Questions