With Halloween creeping around the corner, I’ve been craving books that evoke the season. And while I most books ghastly and ghostly—if it makes me think twice before turning the lights out before bed, it’s my kind of book—it’s also nice to settle in with something a little lighter on the macabre.
Fortunately, there are a ton of amazing picture books featuring ghosts, pumpkins, costumes, candy (of course), and more. Short, sweet-ish, and with just a touch of autumnal magic, they’re perfect for getting in the Halloween spirit. For this week’s Top Ten Tuesday, here are ten of my favorites.
Boo Stew
by Donna L. Washington
illustrated by Jeffrey Ebbeler
A Costume for Charly
by C.K. Malone
illustrated by Alejandra Barajas
Ghosts in the House
by Kazuno Kohara
Groggle’s Monster Halloween
by Diana Murray
illustrated by Bats Langley
Halloween is Coming!
by Cal Everett
illustrated by Lenny Wen
If Your Babysitter is a Bruja
by Ana Siqueira
illustrated by Irena Freitas
The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
by Riel Nason
illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler
Mothman Baby!
by Elias Barks
illustrated by Zoe Persico
Vampirina Ballerina
by Anne Marie Pace
illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Note: Top Ten Tuesday is a feature hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. Be sure to check out her weekly post to find other participants.
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