When the leaves start to fall and Halloween is around the corner, it’s normal to find yourself craving a delightfully spooky story — and kids feel it, too!
Storytelling is as much a part of the holiday as mini candy bars and black plastic spiders, and reading aloud to kids positively impacts their language and literacy development, as well as their social and emotional learning.
For kids in the preschool and elementary set, lighthearted stories filled with positive messages and sweet books that have a happy ending will show them that there is nothing to fear. The books in this list are some of the best that fit the bill — and will be sure to delight the whole family! These titles also feature beloved characters, such as Peppa's Halloween Party and Clifford's Halloween, and festive fall traditions, like visiting the pumpkin patch and carving a jack-o'-lantern in My Pumpkin.
Craving more Halloween fun? Here’s a full list of picture books for kids who don’t want to be scared. You’ll also want to check out these new Halloween reads. Shop Halloween read-alouds below! You can find all books and activities at The Scholastic Store, or explore all Halloween books at The Scholastic Store.
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