Top 5 Spooky Season Books 2026

Just a reminder that for all of the books below, if you scroll over the title of the book, next to the number, and click, the link will take you directly to the Amazon Prime affiliate link to shop. You can add them to your wish list that way as well; to purchase in the future.

1. The Skeleton and the Cat

by Brandon James Scott

Skeleton lives alone in lonesome bliss. She reads books, drinks tea, and tends to her garden. It’s simple and peaceful. Until, one day, a cat knocks on the Skeleton’s door…

2. The Ghoulia 4-Book Collection

by Barbara Cantini 

Ghoulia is a typical little girl . . .who happens to be a zombie. She lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and albino greyhound named Tragedy.

3. The Ghost Who Saved Halloween

by Jen Anyong

Candy has upstaged Ghost on Halloween for far too long. It’s time for Ghost to learn a new trick and treat these kids to a haunt or else the holiday will fall flat like a busted pipe organ.

4. Pick a Pumpkin

by Patricia Toht 

Pairing a wonderfully rhythmic read-aloud text with expressive retro illustrations, author Patricia Toht and illustrator Jarvis capture all the excitement and familial feeling of a favorite holiday tradition. 

5. The Crayons Trick or Treat

by Drew Daywalt 

The Crayons want to go trick-or-treating, but they’re not sure what to say! In this charming Halloween story, Purple Crayon teaches the rest of the crayon box the magic words to say when they ring their neighbors’ doorbells. (Hint: It’s NOT “Boo!”)

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