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15 Halloween Books for Kids That Are Spooky, Silly & Sweet

Stephanie Alanis — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:34:26 +0000

There’s something about October that makes pulling out the seasonal books extra fun. As soon as Halloween starts getting closer, I love swapping some of the kids’ everyday books for stories about pumpkins, ghosts, witches, bats, and all the other slightly spooky things that come with the season. And when I say spooky, I definitely mean kid spooky. Especially with little kids, I’m much more interested in cute ghosts and silly monsters than anything that’s actually going to scare them once the lights go out. Over the years, we’ve collected quite a few Halloween books for kids, from sturdy little board books for babies and toddlers to longer picture books that are perfect for preschoolers and young kids. If you’re putting together a Halloween book basket, looking for a few new October bedtime stories, or just want some not-too-scary Halloween books to add to your bookshelf, these are 15 of our favorites. 1. The Spooky Wheels on the Bus If your kids already know The Wheels on the Bus, this one is an easy Halloween win. The Spooky Wheels on the Bus takes the familiar song and gives it a Halloween makeover with a bus full of silly, spooky passengers. This is one…

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15 Fall Books for Kids We Love Reading Every Autumn

Stephanie Alanis — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:56:03 +0000

There’s something about fall that makes me want to make everything a little cozier. The blankets come out, the pumpkin candles get lit, and I inevitably start swapping some of the kids’ everyday books for our favorite seasonal ones. And honestly, fall children’s books might be some of my favorites. There are so many cute ones about colorful leaves, pumpkin patches, apple picking, chilly weather, and all those little things that make fall feel like, well… fall. We’ve collected quite a few over the years, from simple fall board books for toddlers to longer picture books that are perfect for preschoolers and young kids. If you’re looking for the best fall books for kids to add to your own bookshelf or seasonal book basket, these are 15 of our family’s favorites. Our Favorite Fall Books for Kids 1. You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie is exactly the kind of sweet little board book I love having around for fall, especially for babies and toddlers. It’s short and easy to get through before a little one loses interest, and the chunky pages, cutouts, and raised elements give tiny hands something to explore while you read. The illustrations are adorable, and…

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