Spooky kids books

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Monster Island

George Ivanoff

Jurassic Park meets Stranger Things in a story where the creatures are out of this world!

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Ghost Book

Remy Lai

Inspired by Chinese mythology, this resoundingly hopeful tale about friendship, sacrifice and the unseen world of ghosts is a dazzling heir to beloved Studio Ghibli classics.

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The Skull

Jon Klassen

Caldecott Medalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen delivers a deliciously macabre treat for folktale fans.

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The Stars Did Wander Darkling

Colin Meloy

A suspenseful and atmospheric horror perfect for younger fans of Stranger Things and Neil Gaiman, from New York Times bestselling author and the Decemberists’ lead singer/songwriter Colin Meloy.

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A Girl Called Corpse: An Elston-Fright Tale

Reece Carter, Simon Howe

A dazzling debut about a lonely kid ghost who goes searching for answers about her past in a forgotten coastal town that fizzes with secret magic. ‘I loved it!’ said…

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Scarygirl

Nathan Jurevicius

Welcome to the world of Scarygirl.

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This Camp is Doomed: A Dennith Grange Misadventure

Anna Zobel

A run-down camp in the woods. No phone reception. Ten students with untested powers . . .

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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

Flavia Z. Drago

THE WINNER OF THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2021

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

A great story about making friends by being yourself and the illustrations are a constant visual…

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Novelty book

Little Ghostie: Finger Puppet Book

Chronicle Books

Finger puppet attached to back cover appears through die-cut holes in all pages.

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Leila, the Perfect Witch

Flavia Z. Drago

Leila is spellbindingly good at everything … until she discovers that baking is no piece of cake!

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The Boo Crew Needs YOU!

Vicky Fang

An interactive picture book in which readers help the Book Crew -- a ghost, skeleton, and vampire-- fix various problems that get in the way of Halloween night fun.

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Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire

Flavia Z. Drago

Join fabulous vampire Vlad as he learns to embrace his pink cheeks and and find his confidence! Vlad's passion is fashion. And just like every other vampire, Vlad dresses head…

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Spooky Stories of the World (Lonely Planet Kids)

Wendy Shearer, Teo Georgiey (illus.)

This spine-tingling collection of spooky stories features over 20 eerie tales from across the globe.

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The Dollhouse: A Ghost Story

Charis Cotter

A creepy, mysterious dollhouse takes center stage in this atmospheric middle-grade mystery for fans of Doll Bones and Small Spaces.

Alice’s world is falling apart. Her parents are getting a…

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The Snatcher of Raven Hollow (Monsterious, Book 2)

Matt McMann

Here's the second book in a new series of spinechilling tales that combine monsters mysteries, perfect for fans of Goosebumps.

"Spine-chilling and creepy!" -Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling…

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Camp Scare

Delilah S. Dawson

"Bullied and lonely, Parker Nelson is excited to make a new friend at camp, but then bad, unexplainable things start happening to Parker's tormenters, and she soon discovers that her…

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Roald Dahl: Trick or Treat: A lift-the-flap book

Roald Dahl

It’s Halloween and time to play a game of Trick or Treat with your favourite Roald Dahl characters!

Dare you play a halloween game? Look under each flap to find…

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Spooky Little Halloween: A Finger Wiggle Book

Sally Symes

Enjoy and encourage imaginative Halloween play with your baby in this spooktacular finger wiggle book!

Poke your fingers through the holes of this lighthearted Halloween board book to make wiggly…

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Sticker Dolly Dressing Trick or treat

Fiona Watt

A spooktacular sticker book full of dolls to dress and Halloween scenes to decorate. Have fun choosing the stickers for the dolls' outfits as they prepare to go trick-or-treating. Scenes…

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There’s a Ghost in this House

Oliver Jeffers

A captivating new picture book with interactive transparent pages, from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers.

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The Crayons Trick or Treat

Drew Daywalt

The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate Halloween!

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Horror Heights: Now LiveScreaming: Book 2

Bec Hill

Welcome to Horror Heights: can the children who live here conceal the strange goings on behind closed doors? GOOSEBUMPS for a new generation, by award-winning comedian and CITV presenter, Bec…

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Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe

Ashleigh Barton

Solomon Macaroni is the sweetest vampire you’ve ever met. Can he survive one hundred years staying with his naughty prankster cousins?

You’ve never met a vampire like Solomon Macaroni before…

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An Illustrated History of Ghosts

Adam Allsuch Boardman

A bump in the night, the crack of floorboards and the uneasy coldness of a room...Signs we might attribute to a ghostly presence.

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The House on Pleasant Street

Sofie Laguna

A spooky, exuberantly funny and hugely entertaining book about a boy who is having trouble making friends in his new neighbourhood… From bestselling author Sofie Laguna. Perfect for Halloween reading!

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Jess Makes A Mess: School of Monsters

Sally Rippin

Dr Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous first-reader series about the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters.

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Crimson Twill: Witch in the City

Kallie George

Crimson Twill is an adventurous young witch excited for her first trip to Broomingdale’s, a magical shop with lots of surprises in store.

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Turn Your Scary Upside Down

Andy Hardiman

Everyone’s scared of something and sometimes they have the opposite scary to you.
Can you turn your scary upside down?

An interactive and clever book about facing your fears by…

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If I had a vampire bat

Gabby Dawnay

A laugh-out-loud bedtime story in which a little girl imagines what it would be like to have a vampire bat for a pet.

I really want a spooky pet that…

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Horror Heights: The Slime: Book 1

Bec Hill

Welcome to Horror Heights: can the children who live here conceal the strange goings on behind closed doors?

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Little Monsters

David Walliams

Howl with laughter and squeal with delight at this monstrously exciting new picture book from number one bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower!

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I Can Catch a Monster

Bethan Woollvin

A brilliant monster adventure story about bravery and kindness, starring a strong little girl who finds out who the real monsters are.

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This Little Monster: A Trick-or-Treat Twist on the Classic Nursery Rhyme!

Coral Byers

Count and explore with the dressed-up little monsters as they go on a trick-or-treat adventure, then run all the way home!

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Ten Little Monsters

Mike Brownlow

Count along with the Ten Little Monsters in this Halloween counting rhyme adventure!

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Meg and Mog

Helen Nicoll,Jan Pienkowski

Meg the witch and Mog her cat go off to a wild Hallowe'en party with all the other witches. The spell they cast goes off with a BANG.

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Miss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens

Allison Rushby

An enquiring mind - and mystical mysteries to solve - adds up to adventure in the first book of the new junior fiction series from acclaimed author Allison Rushby.

Now…

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Don’t Turn Out the Lights

Jonathan Maberry,R.L. Stine,Amy Lukavics,Barry Lyga

Featuring stories from R.L. Stine and Madeleine Roux, this middle grade horror anthology, curated by New York Times bestselling author and master of macabre Jonathan Maberry, is a chilling tribute…

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The Dark

Lemony Snicket

A universal and empowering story about conquering your fears. From two giants of children’s literature.

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Meg and the Pirate

David Walser,David Walser

Over forty years after their first appearance, much-loved characters Meg and Mog are back in a brand new adventure! After landing with a BUMP on a treasure island, Meg makes…

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The Graveyard Book

Neil Gaiman

Stunningly illustrated by Chris Riddell, who brings the ghouls, ghosts and hero wonderfully to life in this fantastic ghost adventure story, laced with menace and humour

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Ghosts

Raina Telgemeier

A a moving and insightful story about the power of family and friendship, and how it gives us the courage to do what we never thought possible.

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William is a Star: School of Monsters

Sally Rippin

Dr Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous first-reader series about the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters.

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Luna Boo Has Feelings Too: School of Monsters

Sally Rippin

Dr Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous first-reader series about the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters.

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Mary Has the Best Pet: School of Monsters

Sally Rippin

Dr Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous first-reader series about the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters.

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The Magical Unicorn Society: Unicorns, Myths and Monsters

May Shaw,Anne Marie Ryan

The Magical Unicorn Society is opening its doors once again, to reveal eight brand new stories about the world’s most mysterious, magical and elusive creatures.

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Bat-Boy Tim says BOO!: School of Monsters

Sally Rippin

Dr Seuss meets Sesame Street in this mischievous first-reader series about the weird and wonderful students at the School of Monsters.

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The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales

Jen Campbell

Fourteen of the most gruesome fairy tales from around the world are re-told for contemporary readers and restored to their original, grisly versions.

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Funnybones

Allan Ahlberg,Janet Ahlberg

Suitable for children just starting to learn to read, this title features funny skeletons that are definitely not the scary sort.

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Spooky kids books

Monster Island

Ghost Book

The Skull

The Stars Did Wander Darkling

A Girl Called Corpse: An Elston-Fright Tale

Scarygirl

This Camp is Doomed: A Dennith Grange Misadventure

Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

Little Ghostie: Finger Puppet Book

Leila, the Perfect Witch

The Boo Crew Needs YOU!

Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire

Spooky Stories of the World (Lonely Planet Kids)

The Dollhouse: A Ghost Story

The Snatcher of Raven Hollow (Monsterious, Book 2)

Camp Scare

Roald Dahl: Trick or Treat: A lift-the-flap book

Spooky Little Halloween: A Finger Wiggle Book

Sticker Dolly Dressing Trick or treat

There’s a Ghost in this House

The Crayons Trick or Treat

Horror Heights: Now LiveScreaming: Book 2

Solomon Macaroni and the Cousin Catastrophe

An Illustrated History of Ghosts

The House on Pleasant Street

Jess Makes A Mess: School of Monsters

Crimson Twill: Witch in the City

Turn Your Scary Upside Down

If I had a vampire bat

Horror Heights: The Slime: Book 1

Little Monsters

I Can Catch a Monster

This Little Monster: A Trick-or-Treat Twist on the Classic Nursery Rhyme!

Ten Little Monsters

Meg and Mog

Miss Penny Dreadful and the Midnight Kittens

Don’t Turn Out the Lights

The Dark

Meg and the Pirate

The Graveyard Book

Ghosts

William is a Star: School of Monsters

Luna Boo Has Feelings Too: School of Monsters

Mary Has the Best Pet: School of Monsters

The Magical Unicorn Society: Unicorns, Myths and Monsters

Bat-Boy Tim says BOO!: School of Monsters

The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers: And Other Gruesome Tales

Funnybones