20 Monstrously Fun Kindergarten Halloween Books

Pete the groovy cat is all set for Halloween! He’s got his funky costume on, ready to trick-or-treat with his pals. But when things take an unexpected turn, Pete learns that sometimes the best treats come from unexpected places.

With each page turn, your kids can lift flaps to reveal hidden surprises, making it an interactive and engaging read perfect for your little ones who love an excellent trick-or-treating adventure! 

Related: Pete the Cat Scarecrow Craft

Get ready for a spooktacular adventure in Bear Country! Brother and Sister Bear are excited for Halloween night and can’t wait to go trick-or-treating with their friends. But things twist when someone in the group suggests playing a trick. Uh-oh! What could go wrong?

As they navigate the spooky night, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and not judging others based on appearances. 

It’s a Halloween tale filled with fun, surprises, and a heartwarming message that will leave your kids smiling from ear to ear.

Related: Toilet Paper Roll Bear Craft

Halloween is the Bad Seed’s favorite holiday! But he postpones trick-or-treating when he can’t find a show-stopping costume. Can he get a costume together in time? Find out in this hilarious continuation of the Food Group series!

In a pumpkin patch, a witch grows the most giant pumpkin ever. But there’s a problem—it’s too massive to move! The ghost, vampire, and mummy all try to help, but the tiny bat comes up with a clever solution. 

This not-so-scary tale celebrates brains over brawn and the magic of teamwork. 

To keep the pumpkin-themed fun going, print the template for this witch pumpkin craft. It helps develop fine motor skills and encourages creativity in children.

Once upon a time, a little old lady feared nothing. But one spooky autumn night, she encounters a pair of shoes, pants, a shirt, and even a pumpkin head that follows her through the dark woods. Can her fearlessness save the day? 

With lively refrains and classic art, this timeless Halloween story is perfect for sharing around a cozy campfire. 

In this small hardcover Halloween story, Purple Crayon teaches the rest of the crayon box the magic words to say when they ring their neighbors’ doorbells. And guess what? It’s NOT “Boo!” 

It is perfect for little ones aged 3 to 7 and will surely add colorful fun to your kid's Halloween festivities!

Learn more about colors with a popsicle stick crayon craft. It enhances color recognition and fine motor skills, making a perfect addition to your kids Halloween festivities.

Imagine a haunted house with ten timid ghosts—each one more bashful than the last! But these shy specters need a plan when a witch moves in and demands they vacate. It’s a ghostly countdown as they try to scare her away, but can they muster up the courage? 

With illustrations and a dash of spooky humor, this delightful tale is perfect for little ones who love a friendly fright!

After reading this story, make this paper bag ghost craft. It is perfect for imaginative play and enhancing storytelling skills.

Meet the Witch’s Cat, who stumbles upon an old cookbook and whips up a surprise lunch for his witch. But things don’t go as planned—his cooking skills are catastrophic! 

This tale is a magical mix of mishaps and laughter, perfect for a fun bedtime read. Your kids will love guessing what goes wrong next.

Add a witch paper craft to their activities to make Halloween even more fun. It's a great way to spark creativity and keep the festive spirit alive.

Oscar is a lovable dachshund often teased for his hot dog-like shape. Halloween is his favorite time of year, but this time, his mom surprises him with a hot dog bun costume, complete with mustard! Despite the teasing from other dogs, he bravely wears it.

Using his costume as a life raft, he saves the day and earns the nickname “Hero Sandwich.” 

It’s a heartwarming tale about embracing yourself and finding courage in unexpected places.

Related: Paper Plate Dog Craft

In this story, little monsters and goofy goblins prepare for Halloween night. They decorate their haunted house, carve pumpkins, and get ready to scare trick-or-treaters. However, when Halloween finally arrives, the monsters are the ones who get a surprise when they come face to face with human trick-or-treaters.

It’s a fun and engaging read-aloud book that captures the excitement and anticipation of Halloween, making it perfect for young readers.

Related: Monster Handprint Craft

A young ninja decides to face the monster in his closet. Armed with a bag of tricks, he sets out to catch the beast that’s been scaring him night after night. But as he gets to know the monster, he discovers that things aren’t always as they seem.

This story is a fun and heartwarming reminder that sometimes, our fears can turn into unexpected friendships.

To keep the monster-themed fun going, add these printable monster coloring pages to their activities. It helps boost their color awareness and their ability to focus.

Fly along with a witch and her cat on a broomstick adventure! As they soar through the night, the witch loses her hat, bow, and wand. Each time, a helpful animal retrieves the lost item and asks for a ride on the broom. Soon, the broom is crowded with a cat, dog, bird, and frog.

But the animals work together when a dragon threatens them to save the day.

It’s a delightful story of friendship, bravery, and teamwork, all wrapped in rhymes and eye-catching illustrations.

Check out our Room on the Broom worksheets to keep your kids busy while learning.

Rebecca Estelle has despised pumpkins since her family had to eat them constantly during hard times. One day, a pumpkin falls off a truck and smashes in her yard. She tries to ignore it, but the seeds sprout, and soon her yard is overflowing with pumpkins.

Instead of letting them go to waste, she turns them into delicious treats and shares them with her town.

It’s a heartwarming story about turning something unwanted into something extraordinary and the joy of sharing with others.

Related: Pumpkin Scarecrow Craft

This fun, rhyming Halloween book follows a girl and two boys as they go trick-or-treating and end up at a spooky old house. Inside, they encounter various quirky creatures, such as witches, goblins, and mummies, all preparing for a Halloween party.

It is filled with playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, making it an excellent read-aloud for your little one that captures the excitement and fun of Halloween night. 

When you’re done, try out this fun haunted house craft for kids! 

Splat the Cat is on a mission to find the most giant pumpkin ever at the pumpkin patch. With his trusty friend Seymour beside him, Splat searches high and low until he finally spots the perfect pumpkin. But the real adventure begins when he tries to get it home! 

It’s a delightful tale of determination, friendship, and Halloween fun.

Related: Bat Pumpkin Craft

Jasper Rabbit loves munching on the delicious carrots from Crackenhopper Field. But one day, he starts seeing creepy carrots everywhere he goes! Are they following him, or is it just his imagination? 

This spooky yet hilarious tale will have you giggling and gasping as Jasper tries to outsmart the sneaky veggies. It’s perfect for a fun, slightly eerie read!

This gnarled little sapling isn't your typical Christmas tree. Its twisted branches are set on something spookier: Halloween! When the neighborhood kids dare each other to climb it, they discover it's more than just bark and leaves. The magic happens! Oh, what happened to the Halloween tree?

So, if your kids are ready for a whimsical adventure where grumpiness meets imagination, grab this picture book. It's got more twists!

Get ready to groove with Skeleton as he dances his way to a Halloween party! With a funky beat and bony feet, Skeleton is prepared to show off his moves. But there’s a catch—he keeps stumbling, tumbling, and falling apart! Will he make it to the party in one piece? 

This hilarious and rhythmic adventure is filled with colorful illustrations and catchy rhymes that will have you tapping your toes and laughing out loud.

For an educational extension, try a print skeleton Halloween craft or a label-a-skeleton worksheet for kids. Both activities are great for learning about anatomy and enhancing fine motor skills.

Turkey and his barnyard buddies are on a mission to score some Halloween candy, but there’s a catch – the farmers only give treats to kids! With a series of hilarious and clever costumes, Turkey tries to outsmart the farmers.

Will their tricks lead to treats, or will they end up empty-handed? This story is packed with laughs and festive fun!

It is packed with holiday fun and clever antics that will leave you giggling in the candy bowl.

Related: Paper Plate Turkey Craft

Jim Panzee and his jungle friends are out trick-or-treating on the year's spookiest night. The jungle is full of strange noises, mysterious smells, and glowing eyes, making the adventure scarier. But nothing is more frightening than the thought of returning home without any treats! 

This delightful story is filled with humor, excitement, and a reminder that sometimes, the scariest things aren’t as frightening as they seem.

Pair this book with a Grumpy Monkey craft, where kids can learn emotions and develop fine motor skills.