Halloween Picks for Elementary Education

By Gabriela Capodieci | October 1 2026 | Elementary Education

Halloween is an exciting time for young readers to indulge in scary stories, from picture books of ghosts and ghouls trying to befriend other creatures, to thrilling chapter books filled with twists and turns.

What better way to celebrate than to fill your classroom or library with some spooky titles? View our full Halloween collection here.

Need some Halloween-themed activities? Visit Brightly’s website for more!

Halloween Activity Books 

Best Halloween Books for Kids

Halloween Books and Activities for all Ages

 

 

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Discover Halloween surprises with this fun and gentle introduction to the holiday featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
$8.99 US
Aug 04, 2026
Board Book
14 Pages
World of Eric Carle
World

9798217320776
The national bestselling tale from award-winning actress Aubrey Plaza and writer Dan Murphy about a feisty wannabe bruja and the kooky witch she helps to throw the best Halloween party of the season—now available as a board book!
$8.99 US
Jul 28, 2026
Board Book
26 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
World

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The New York Times bestselling and beloved characters from the Apple TV+ animated series, are ready for some scary fun. This hardcover edition includes a full sheet of fun stickers!
$12.99 US
Jul 14, 2026
Hardcover
32 Pages
Random House Studio
World

9798217006038
Join the Gingerbread Man for a night full of trick-or-treating, frights, and fun in this graphic novel perfect for Halloween.
$7.99 US
Aug 04, 2026
FOC Jul 06, 2026
Paperback
48 Pages
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
World

9780593532751
Get ready for Halloween hijnks in this monstrously hilarious third graphic novel starring unlikely superheroes, perfect for readers ages 8-10!
$13.99 US
Aug 04, 2026
FOC Jul 06, 2026
Paperback
192 Pages
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
US, Canada, Open Mkt