Favourite Halloween Picture Books for Little Readers

Illustration of a smiling jack-o’-lantern wearing a witch’s hat and reading a book, with the text “Halloween Picture Books for kids under 6” — artwork for Little Goodbyes Press’ Halloween book list.


There’s something magical about reading by lamplight in October. The air feels crisp, the pumpkins glow on porches, and little ones start wondering which costume to wear next. Whether your family loves a bit of silliness or prefers a cozy not-too-spooky story, these Halloween picture books are perfect for sharing with children under six.

Room on the Broom

Book cover of “Room on the Broom” by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, showing a cheerful witch flying through a starry night sky with her cat on a broomstick under the moon — featured in Little Goodbyes Press’ list of favourite Halloween picture books for children under six.

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by Julia Donaldson
Illustrated bye Axel Scheffler

A cheerful witch, a helpful cat, and a sky full of surprises. This rhyming classic reminds us that there’s always room for one more friend, even on a broomstick.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Book cover of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” by Charles M. Schulz, showing Linus smiling in a pumpkin patch with Snoopy and Charlie Brown behind him on an orange background — featured in Little Goodbyes Press’ list of favourite Halloween picture books for children under six.


by Charles M. Schluz

This classic Halloween story that we we watch every year is also a book.
It’s Halloween night, which means costumes, trick-or-treating, bobbing for apples…and waiting for the Great Pumpkin. Is this finally the year that it shows up?

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything 

Book cover of “The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything” by Linda Williams, illustrated by Megan Lloyd, showing a brave woman in a red dress walking through a moonlit forest with a jack-o’-lantern following her — featured in Little Goodbyes Press’ Halloween picture book list for children under six.


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by Linda Williams
Illustrated by Megan Lloyd

A timeless favourite that's also available in Spanish! The clever use of sound effects and repetition (“clomp clomp,” “shake shake”) makes it a joy to read aloud again and again.

Pumpkin Soup

Book cover of “Pumpkin Soup” by Helen Cooper, showing a cat, a duck, and a squirrel sharing a steaming bowl of orange pumpkin soup against a swirling red background — featured in Little Goodbyes Press’ list of favourite Halloween and autumn picture books for children under six.


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By  Helen Cooper

Three friends make pumpkin soup together every day, until someone wants to stir the soup for a change. A lovely autumn story about friendship, sharing, and finding your way back to each other.

Creepy Carrots!

Book cover of “Creepy Carrots!” by Aaron Reynolds, illustrated by Peter Brown, showing a frightened gray rabbit surrounded by angry orange carrots against a black-and-white background — featured in Little Goodbyes Press’ list of fun and slightly spooky Halloween picture books for children under six.


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By Aaron Reynolds
Illustrated by Peter Brown

Jasper Rabbit loves carrots and eats them everywhere until one day they seem to start following him around. This playful, award-winning tale combines just enough spook with plenty of laughs, making it a perfect preschool pick.

Bonaparte Falls Apart

Book cover of “Bonaparte Falls Apart” by Margery Cuyler, illustrated by Will Terry, showing a smiling little skeleton losing his bones while a friendly green monster looks surprised — featured in Little Goodbyes Press’ list of cute and funny Halloween picture books for children under six.


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By Margery Cuyler
Illustrated by Will Terry

A skeleton who keeps losing his bones learns that true friends help put you back together. Lighthearted, silly, and just right for little ones who might be nervous about Halloween.

Sir Simon: Super Scarer

Book cover of “Sir Simon: Super Scarer” by Cale Atkinson, showing a cute white ghost wearing a green visor and holding a paper that says “Super Scarer” while sitting at a desk with a pizza slice, mug, and typewriter — featured in Little Goodbyes Press’ list of Canadian Halloween picture books for children under six.

By Cale Atkinson

A friendly ghost learns that haunting a house is harder than it looks. Funny and full of heart, this Canadian favourite is more sweet than scary.

If You’re Scary and You Know It!

Book cover of “If You’re Scary and You Know It!” by Carole Gerber, illustrated by Noël Ill, showing cheerful children dressed in Halloween costumes — a witch, ghost, skeleton, vampire, pirate, cat, and werewolf — dancing on an orange background with stars and bubbles. Featured in Little Goodbyes Press’ Halloween picture book list for children under six.

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by Carole Gerber
illustrated by Elissambura

A Halloween twist on the familiar song, this one invites everyone to howl, stomp, and boo along. Bright, rhythmic, and perfect for toddlers who love to join in and the best part this one's a board book!

As the lights flicker and the candy bowls empty, a good story can make the night feel just right, a little spooky, a little silly, and full of warmth.

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