Charity's Book'd Lists

Books That Go Bump in the Night

Created by Charity - Updated on October 09^th 2017

Looking for something to get your little one in the Halloween spirit? Here’s a list of picture books that are guaranteed to delight with just the right amount of spooky without being scary. No tricks here only treats!

Bonaparte falls apart

Cuyler, Margery, author.

From the Publisher

Bonaparte the skeleton is literally falling to pieces and needs help from his friends to pull himself together before the first day of school.

Boo who?

Clanton, Ben, 1988- author, illustrator.

From the Publisher

"Boo is new-- and it can be scary being new, especially for a shy ghost who can't play any of the other kids' games. Can Boo find a way to fit in and make friends with the rest of the group?"-- Book jacket.

Creepy carrots!

Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-

From the Publisher

The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes.

Click, clack, boo! : a tricky treat

Cronin, Doreen.

From the Publisher

Will the barnyard animals trick-or treat-Farmer Brown? Find out in this Halloween tale from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Click, Clack, Moo . Farmer Brown does not like Halloween. So he draws the shades, puts on his footy pajamas, and climbs into bed. But do you think the barnyard animals have any respect for a man in footy pajamas? No, they do not. For them, the Halloween party has just begun. And we all know these critters far prefer tricks over treats. There are big surprises...

Duck & Goose, Honk! Quack! Boo!

Hills, Tad, author, illustrator.

From the Publisher

Duck and Goose, dressed for Halloween as a ghost and a superhero, respectively, go trick-or-treating in the forest, but they are careful to follow Thistle's warning to look out for a scary swamp monster.

Herbert's first Halloween

Rylant, Cynthia, author.

From the Publisher

Herbert and his father prepare for his first Halloween by making a tiger costume and practicing a big roar.

How to catch a monster

Wallace, Adam, author.

From the Publisher

After being cast as the Ninja Master in his school's Halloween play, a boy decides it is time to catch the monster in his closet.

Love monster and the scary something

Bright, Rachel, author.

From the Publisher

Love Monster struggles to overcome his fear of a hungry, scary unknown something that he hears rustling, creaking and bumping around in the dark as he tries to muster his courage so he can fall asleep.

Monster needs a costume

Czajak, Paul.

From the Publisher

As Halloween nears, Monster tries out a variety of costumes, including a cowboy, a ballerina, and a ninja, but finally comes up with the perfect idea. It's almost Halloween, and Monster needs to decide what he's going to be. In this playful, rhyming story, Monster shows young readers that sometimes being creative and daring to try something new are the best solutions.

Monster trucks

Keller, Joy, author.

From the Publisher

From one Halloween to the next, ogres, mummies, and other monsters stay busy driving monster trucks as they pave roads, plow snow, and haul muck.

Monster trucks

Denise, Anika, author.

From the Publisher

Readers will delight in this lively read-aloud story with a clever and surprising twist at the end--perfect for Halloween and year round! Ready, set, go! The monster truck race is on in this frightfully delightful picture book. On a spooky speedway, Monster Trucks moan! Monster Trucks grumble! Monster Trucks groan! Join Frankentruck, Zombie Truck, Ghost Truck, and more as they race to the finish line. But one of these trucks isn't quite who you think.

The scariest book ever

Shea, Bob, author, illustrator.

From the Publisher

"This is the scariest book ever! Or so claims its melodramatic ghost narrator. You can go ahead and turn the page, but don't expect him to come with you. He is a big scaredy-cat!"-- Provided by publisher.

The Spooky Express Washington : A Halloween Thrill Ride

James, Eric.

From the Publisher

We both held our breath as the train whistle blew, for the sound it made was a ghastly Woo-WOOOOO! Find out what happens aboard the Spooky Express as it hurtles around Washington on Halloween night.

Zombelina : school days

Crow, Kristyn, author.

From the Publisher

"The only thing Zombelina loves as much as dancing is going to school. Zombelina has an idea to help her new friend work through his show-and-tell day jitters!"-- Provided by publisher.