Falloween Picture Books

Board books get all the attention at our house because our collection is so massive but I don’t want the month of October to go by without highlighting some of the great picture books we own that can work for your Fall or Halloween kids’ bookshelves. We thrifted most of these locally except for the titles available through PaperPie. Featuring seasonal titles doesn’t have to be expensive. I’m a big fan of checking out a stack of picture books from the library. Add these to your holds list!

Beast Feast by Emma Yarlett

If you’re not familiar with Emma Yarlett's books, you’re in for a real treat. Beast has found a tasty dinner, and he's written to all his friends to invite them to a feast. Unfortunately, Dinner is a child who very much does not want to be eaten. As Beast's friends send their instructions for cooking Dinner, is there any way Dinner can convince Beast to change his menu? A colorful, interactive book with lots of letters to open.

She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lynn Fulton

This fascinating story gives readers insight into the tale behind one of the world's most celebrated novels and the creation of an indelible figure that is recognizable to readers of all ages.

The Night Box by Louise Greig

When a little boy opens the Night Box, darkness swoops out, a fox uncurls, and a thousand stars sparkle and shine. Night flows freely then, cavorting and exploring, caring for all its creatures until morning comes, and it's time for Night to rest again.

Magritte’s Apple by Klaas Verplancke

A man named René floats through the world of his dreams and imagination, fulfilling his desire to become a painter--of apples and hats, apple hats, apple-these and apple-thats. In his paintings, leaves are lips, baguettes are noses, the right side is never up, and the upside is never down.

Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book by Britta Teckentrup

Over deserts and forests, Arctic tundra and tropical beaches, the moon shines down on creatures around the world. Children will love discovering how it changes from day to day as the lunar cycle is shown through clever peek-through holes, each revealing the moon in a different size and shape. It's the perfect light nonfiction book for young stargazers--and an ideal bedtime book, ending with a giant moon hovering over a sleepy town hunkered down for bed.

Animal Journeys: a Shine-a-Light Book by Carron Brown

The Shine-a-Light series is a favorite in our household. You shine a flashlight behind the page or hold it to the light to reveal what is hidden in and around different places and things. Many animals migrate to find food, water, warmer weather, or a safe place to have their young. Follow along on 15 amazing animal journeys by shining a light through this book's special pages.

‘Til next time! Happy Haunting.