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Halloween Books

Recorded cassette (RC) and braille (BR) copies of these Halloween books are available from the Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library. Please contact the library to order any of these books. Electronic braille versions of books in this list are available to registered Web-Braille readers and are listed as links.

Halloween books for grades preschool-2
Halloween books for grades kindergarten-3
Halloween books for grades 2-4
Halloween books for grades 3-6
Halloween books for grades 4-7
Halloween books for older readers

Halloween books for grades preschool-2

  • Scary, Scary Halloween by Eve Bunting.
    Print/Braille. "I peer outside, there's something there / That makes me shiver, spikes my hair. / It must be Halloween." Thus begins a very scary Halloween for a band of trick-or-treaters and a mother cat and her kittens. For preschool-grade 2.
    • BR 07509
  • Spooky and the Ghost Cat by Natalie Savage Carlson.
    On Halloween night when black cats have special power, Spooky rescues a pretty, white ghost cat from the witch to whom he once belonged. For preschool-grade 2.
    • RC 26231
    • BR 07113
  • Six Creepy Sheep by Judith Ross Enderle.
    Six little sheep say "Let's trick or treat," one Halloween night. So out they go, dressed as ghosts. What happens when they meet a passel of pirates, a gaggle of goblins and more will bring jack-o-lantern smiles to little Halloweeners. For preschool-grade 1.
    • RCM 0660
    • BRM 1061
  • Pumpkin Eye by Denise Fleming.
    Print/Braille. Simple rhymes describe the sights, sounds, and smells of Halloween. For preschool-grade 2.
    • BR 14012
  • Little Witch's Big Night by Deborah Hautzig.
    As punishment for cleaning up her room, Little Witch has to stay home on Halloween night. For preschool-grade 2.
    • RC 22035
  • Hubknuckles by Emily Herman.
    Every Halloween Hubknuckles, the ghost, comes to delight Lee and her younger brother and sister. One year, Lee becomes convinced that it is just her mother or father with a sheet and a flashlight, until she decides to go out and dance with Hubknuckles, the ghost. For preschool-grade 2.
    • RC 25531
  • The Dragon Halloween Party by Loren Leedy.
    Ma Dragon and her ten children are having a Halloween party. Woven into the story are directions for making costumes, decorations, and delicious treats; and suggestions for games and activities. For preschool-grade 2 to share with parents.
    • RC 27806
  • Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman.
    A witch goes to her garden to pick a special pumpkin just hours before Halloween. The witch has watered and weeded the pumpkin so well that it has grown gigantic and won't budge. A ghost, a vampire and a mummy all offer help but to no avail. When a bat offers his services, they laugh because the bat is so small. But the bat has an idea. For preschool-grade 2.
    • RC 38028
  • A Tiger Called Thomas by Charlotte Zolotow.
    Thomas, a shy boy in a new neighborhood, finds that the tiger costume he wears for Halloween gives him unexpected help in making friends. For preschool-grade 2.
    • RC 56914
    • BR 15029

Halloween books for grades kindergarten-3

  • Spooky Night by Natalie Savage Carlson.
    Print/Braille. A witch's black cat who wants to be a family pet must perform one last bit of Halloween magic before the witch will set him free. For grades K-3.
    • BR 05617
  • Dorrie and the Halloween Plot by Patricia Coombs.
    Little witch Dorrie, making her first attempt to fly by herself, lands right in the center of a dastardly plot by the Halloween demons. For grades K-3.
    • RC 10766
  • Orange You Glad It's Halloween, Amber Brown? by Paula Danziger.
    At school Amber and her classmates celebrate Halloween by dressing pumpkins as favorite book characters and having a party. At home Amber's family has a special supper and Amber puts on her costume to go trick-or-treating. Beginning reader. For grades K-3. 2005.
    • RC 62494
  • Space Witch by Don Freeman.
    A witch builds a spaceship and, with her cat, spends Halloween scaring whatever there is in outer space. For grades K-3.
    • RC 28925
  • Scared Silly: A Halloween Treat by James Howe.
    Print/Braille. Harold, the Monroes' dog, tells of the Halloween night when he, Bunnicula the rabbit, Chester the cat, and Howie the dachshund puppy were left alone, and the wicked witch appeared in the kitchen. For grades K-3 to share with older readers.
    • BR 07949
  • Grandmas Trick-or-Treat by Emily Arnold McCully.
    On Halloween, Pip's two grandmothers, who cannot agree on anything, take Pip and her friends trick-or-treating. The kids aren't having much fun, but their trick on the grandmas has a surprise ending for them all. For grades K-3.
    • RC 53914
  • Gus and Grandpa and the Halloween Costume by Claudia Mills.
    Beginning chapter book. Gus wants a store-bought Halloween costume to wear to school, but his parents do not believe in buying costumes. Grandpa is his last hope -- and sure enough, in a dusty, musty trunk, Gus finds the perfect outfit. For grades K-3.
    • RC 55102
  • Mouse's Halloween Party by Jeanne Modesitt.
    Mouse is excited about having a Halloween party. He invites Pig, who bursts into tears because she was also planning a party for the same day. Mouse feels sad until he figures out how he and Pig can both be happy. Includes instructions for two games. For grades K-3.
    • RC 60030
  • Junie B, First Grader: Boo, and I Mean It! by Barbara Park.
    It's almost Halloween, but Junie B. is afraid to go trick-or-treating because Paulie Allen Puffer told her that real monsters and witches come out that very night. With some help from a friend, Junie B. gets an idea for her own scary costume. For grades K-3.
  • The Hallo-Wiener by Dav Pilkey.
    Oscar, a dachshund, is half a dog tall and one-and-a-half dogs long. His friends laugh at him and call him Wiener Dog. On Halloween Oscar hurries home from obedience school to make a costume to wear trick-or-treating. But his mother has his outfit all made -- a hot dog bun. What will Oscar do? If he wears the getup, his friends will tease him even more. For grades K-3.
    • RC 42615
  • It's Halloween by Jack Prelutsky.
    Print/Braille. Thirteen poems celebrating the deliciously frightening aspects of Halloween. For grades K-3.
    • BR 05459
  • Spookier Than a Ghost by Karen Gray Ruelle.
    Harry and his sister Emily are very much involved in the family's preparations for Halloween. A beginning chapter book. For grades K-3.
  • Halloween Party by Linda Shute.
    A mother and son put the finishing touches on their Halloween costumes and head to the neighborhood party where the decorations feature buckets of worms and bowls of slime, and the guests include monsters, wizards, and wombats. For grades K-3.
    • RC 44217

Halloween books for grades 2-4

  • The Blue-Nosed Witch by Margaret Embry.
    Blanche, a young witch with a nose that glows blue in the dark, joins a band of trick-or-treaters on their Halloween forage. For grades 2-4.
    • RC 10144
  • Halloween by Alice K Flanagan.
    Explains how Halloween started; how it got its name; the custom of trick-or-treating; and why witches, black cats, and goblins are associated with this celebration. Offers ideas of things to do for others on Halloween. For grades 2-4.
    • RC 55079
  • Arthur's Halloween Costume by Lillian Hoban.
    Arthur wanted to be a ghost for Halloween, but when his sister told him that three other kids in her class were coming as ghosts, Arthur changes his mind How he wins the prize for the most original costume is the subject of this easy-to-read story. For grades 2-4.
    • BR 07092
  • Horrible Harry at Halloween by Suzy Kline.
    Miss Mackle's third-grade class is excited about Halloween and what costumes they will wear. They remember all of Harry's scary costumes since kindergarten and wonder what he will be this year. But Harry keeps his secret and surprises everyone. For grades 2-4.
  • Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll.
    Two mice, one a house mouse and the other a field mouse, fall in love with the very same pumpkin. The house mouse intends to enter it in the town's pumpkin contest, and the field mouse intends to carve it into the world's biggest jack-o'-lantern for Halloween. For grades 2-4.
  • Fox Outfoxed by James Marshall.
    In these three short stories, Fox attempts to win a race dishonestly, gives away all of his comic books, and enjoys Halloween trick-or-treating with his friends. Easy reading for grades 2-4.
  • Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve by Mary Pope Osborne.
    After climbing into their magic tree house, Jack and Annie are invited by master magician Merlin to King Arthur's realm where invisible beings, giant ravens, and haunted spells have put a duke's castle in an uproar on Halloween night. For grades 2-4.
  • Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon by Cynthia Rylant.
    It's fall! Henry and his big dog Mudge love to walk in the woods to watch the leaves turn colors. They love to dress up for Halloween and listen to spooky stories, and they enjoy sharing Thanksgiving dinner. Easy reading for grades 2-4.
    • RC 30725
    • BR 07257
  • Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat.
    Detective Nate takes a break from handing out Halloween candy to look for his friend Rosamond's cat, Little Hex. After searching a haunted house and thinking long and hard, Nate realizes where Little Hex must be. For grades 2-4.
  • The Halloween Pumpkin Smasher by Judith St. George.
    Mary Grace and her imaginary friend Nellie scheme to find out who has been smashing all the jack-o'-lanterns the week before Halloween. For grades 2-4.
    • RC 14686

Halloween books for grades 3-6

  • Trick or Treat or Trouble: Brian McDaniel by Barbara Aiello.
    Brian McDaniel has epilepsy, and sometimes people act afraid of him because of their misconceptions. Some of Brian's own fears and misconceptions about a funeral home are cleared up on Halloween night. Includes a question-andanswer section about the causes and treatment of epilepsy. For grades 3-6.
    • RC 31136
  • The Monster's Ring by Bruce Coville.
    As Halloween approaches, Russell wishes he could be Frankenstein and stand up to bully Eddie, who keeps beating him up. Then Russell finds a spooky shop and buys a monster's ring. At home, he's shocked to learn it works: Russell can turn himself into a monster! For grades 3-6.
    • RC 43527
  • The Light on Hogback Hill by Cynthia DeFelice.
    Hadley Patterson's mom works late as a waitress, leaving Hadley to worry about the horrible hag on Hogback Hill, who supposedly turns people into cats. When new sixth-grader Josh Carter invites Hadley over for dinner, she happily accepts. But Josh insists they find out about the hag by visiting her on Halloween! For grades 3-6.
    • RC 40492
  • A Newbery Halloween: A Dozen Scary Stories by Newbery Award-Winning Authors by Martin Harry Greenberg.
    Since 1922 the American Library Association has awarded the John Newbery Award annually to the "most distinguished contribution" to childern's literature. This collection of scary stories--just right for Halloween--is by Newbery Award-winning authors. Includes selections by Beverly Cleary, E.L. Konigsburg, and Virginia Hamiliton. For grades 3-6 and older readers.
    • RC 39186
  • Halloween Howls: Riddles that are a Scream by Giulio Maestro.
    A collection of Halloween humor featuring vampires, mummies, and other creepy favorites. For grades 3-6 to share with older readers.
    • RC 21632
    • BR 05696
  • Halloween by Lillie Patterson.
    An easy-to-read account of Halloween customs from the ancient Celts and Romans to modern times. For grades 3-6.
    • RC 14573
  • The Best Halloween Ever by Barbara Robinson.
    The Herdman children create mayhem every year, so the town mayor cancels Halloween and trick-or-treating. Instead, the principal plans a safe, controlled holiday party at school, underestimating the Herdmans, who make their own plans. For grades 3-6.

Halloween books for grades 4-7

  • Witches, Pumpkins, and Grinning Ghosts: The Story of the Halloween Symbols by Edna Barth.
    Discusses the origins of this popular end-of-October holiday. Explains symbols associated with Halloween such as the witch in her pointed hat, black cats, bats, the Jack-O'-Lantern, and the tradition of trick-or-treating. For grades 4-7.
  • The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury.
    On Halloween night, eight boys arrange to meet their friend, Pipkin, at the haunted house outside of town. Before the others reach him, though, Pipkin is grabbed by a dark Something. For grades 4-7.
  • Trick-or-Trouble by Franklin W Dixon.
    The Bayport Merchants Association is sponsoring a mystery contest for Halloween. The prizes are so grand that some people will do anything to win, leaving it up to the Hardys to keep the competition fair. For grades 4-7.
  • Halloween by D.J. Herda.
    Describes the origins of Halloween, and its traditions and celebrations around the world. Directions for making costumes, and party games and ideas are also included. For grades 4-7.
    • RC 26490
  • The Case of the Screaming Scarecrow by Judy Katschke.
    Bestseller. The Olsen twins are planning a Halloween party with their friends when things start going awry. Spiders crawl out of the candy and someone sends scary warnings. Mary-Kate and Ashley think it's all fun until they hear a creepy, scarecrow-sounding scream. For grades 4-7.
  • Tramp Steamer and the Silver Bullet by Jeffrey Kelly.
    Twelve-year-old Tramp Steamer and his friend, Silver Bullet, encounter secret tunnels, wolf spiders, and Halloween magic as they explore a haunted house and get involved with two crazy ladies. For grades 4-7.
    • RC 24709
  • Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth by E.L. Konigsburg.
    On Halloween night, Elizabeth, a lonely new student at Milliam McKinley Elementary School, meets Jennifer, who claims to be a master witch. The two girls become friends, practice chants and spells, but have a falling-out when Jennifer wants to put their pet toad in a potion. For grades 4-7.
    • RC 44792
  • Bernie Magruder and the Bats in the Belfry by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.
    Edgar Award. As Halloween approaches, Bernie Magruder, of the Bessledorf Hotel family, is determined to identify some dangerous new bats in Middleburg. They are roosting in the church belfry, whose annoying bells ring hourly, night and day, as requested in wealthy Mrs. Scuttlefoot's will. For grades 4-7.
    • RC 58518
  • Attack of the Jack-o-Lanterns by R.L. Stine.
    Three years ago, Tabby and Lee scared Drew and her friends at a Halloween party. Since then, Drew has been desperate to get revenge. After failing for two years, Drew finally agrees to the last-resort plan concocted by twins Shane and Shana. What she doesn't realize is just how scary it is. For grades 4-6.
    • RC 42898
    • BR 11148
  • Headless Halloween by R.L. Stine.
    Brandon Plush loves to scare people and make them scream. Halloween is just a few days away, and he plans to dress up as a headless person. But on Halloween night, Brandon's plans become quite real. For grades 4-7.

Halloween books for older readers

  • The Nightmare before Christmas by Tim Burton.
    Jack Skellington is tired of masterminding Halloween each year. When he stumbles upon Christmas Town, he longs to be part of the cheer. That is when he comes up with a plan: this year the Halloween gang will deliver Christmas! A witty, macabre tale with a somewhat happy ending. For grades 5-8 and older readers.
    • RCM 0496
  • The Dreadful Future of Blossom Culp by Richard Peck.
    Sequel to "Ghosts I Have Been." Blossom, who is far from being the most popular member of her freshman class travels ahead 70 years, returning just in time to make Halloween an unforget table night for her classmates and teachers. For grades 5-8.
    • RC 22619
  • October Moon by Michael Scott.
    Rachel Stone, fifteen, and her parents are in Ireland to visit the four-hundred-year-old house and horse farm they have just bought. Rachel hopes to do some riding. Then some strange accidents begin to happen, all seemingly directed toward Rachel. Rachel slowly discovers that members of an ancient clan plan to pass a curse on to her on Halloween. For grades 6-9.
  • Full Moon Halloween by R.L. Stine.
    While Tristan, Rosa, Bella, and Ray wonder what to do on Halloween, they are invited to a party given by their strange new science teacher, Mr. Moon. His house becomes a trap, and Mr. Moon won't let anyone go until he determines who is a werewolf. For grades 5-8. 2001.
  • Sammy Keyes and the Skeleton Man by Wendelin Van Draanen.
    Halloween night turns out to be especially frightening for seventh grader Sammy and two girlfriends when a skeleton rushes by them near a creepy house. The front door opens, revealing a fire. Sammy puts it out and finds a tied-up masked man. Now Sammy has a mystery to investigate. For grades 5-8.
    • RC 49112
    • BRM 1264