Decorations are popping up everywhere and Halloween season is officially in full swing! Students are always so excited for this time of year, so why not fuel their excitement with some fun Halloween picture books? In this post, I share my favorite Halloween picture books with some tips about how they can be used in the classroom.
I’m so excited about sharing these books, I decided to share my Halloween Read Aloud Printables too! Make sure to read all the way to the bottom to see how you can get this awesome freebie resource!
Here are my favorite picture books for Halloween. Click on the title or image to view the book on Amazon. Please note that as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
This is a fun nonfiction book that you can use to teach your students about the lifecycle of a pumpkin!
This is a great book for fall. It is written like a poem. Read this book and discuss the rhyme, rhythm, and beautiful descriptive language.
This is a great book to use to showcase “How To” writing and sequence. Read this book and map out the steps to scare a ghost. Point out how the author keeps readers engaged throughout the story.
This book is based on the poem by Mary Howitt. This book is a great tool to study elements of poetry including rhyme and repetition.
This book is a true classic! This story goes great with retelling. Your students will also have a blast acting out this story and using voices to match the character’s emotions.
This cute story of a cranky monster would go great with a discussion about emotions and feelings.
This book is perfect for focusing on how characters solve problems.
This book is a silly parody of the book Madeline. If your students know the Madeline series, they will get a kick out of this silly version. Compare and contrast the plot of the two books and challenge your students to write their own parody!
A simple book with fun images. This book is perfect for teaching onomatopoeia.
is an adorable Day of the Dead story about Angelito traveling to the land of the living to meet a real boy! This book can provide a great opportunity to discuss how cultures have different beliefs.
I’m also sharing my Halloween Read Aloud Printables. This freebie packet has a worksheet for each of the books on my list below. You can grab it HERE! ↘
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