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Picture books for young readers this Halloween

Halloween is creeping up, and our shelves are stocked with treats! This October, we're spotlighting a few of our spooky picture books, from silly monster tales to gentle scary stories, all perfect for young readers. 

To view the entire catalog, click here. 


The Bats on the Bus by Alison Jackson 

A spooky picture book adaptation of The Wheels on the Bus where a bus full of silly monsters rides around town before a fun twist at the end. 

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The Boo Crew and the Pumpkin Patch Rescue by Vicky Fang 

In this interactive picture book story, kids can save the day at a pumpkin patch! 

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Bluey's Heelerween by Jessica Magro 

Play Halloween games with Bluey and Bingo in this fun picture book based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! 

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Hap-Pea Halloween by Keith Baker 

Keith Baker’s New York Times bestselling peas celebrate Halloween in this picture book filled with kids’ favorite parts of spooky season! 

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Cat’s Halloween by Alison Murray 

The most purr-fectly funny book, featuring a grumpy cat who hates Halloween. 

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Halloween Trampoline by Scott Rothman 

Halloween hijinks ensue when the monsters bring out their trampoline! 

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Mysterious Mittens by Jordan Morris 

Feline friends come across an oddly familiar “turtle” when they meet to make mischief in this sweet, funny tale for cat fans and Halloween lovers alike. 

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Pumpkin Smash! by Michelle Schaub  

This exuberant, kinetic picture book gleefully celebrates smashing and composting your Halloween jack-o-lantern instead of throwing it away.

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