Ghosts Books for Ages 0–3

Ghost stories for toddlers are friendly and funny, not frightening. A ghost who can't figure out how to haunt, a ghost who just wants a hug. These 20 books make the supernatural approachable.

20 books

Splat the Cat: What Was That?

Rob Scotton

For children who get a little spooked but love a good adventure, this lift-the-flap tale helps timid Splat face his Hall

Ages 3–6

The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt

Riel Nason

This adorable picture book follows a little ghost who feels left out because he's a quilt, not a sheet. He can't whirl o

Ages 3–7

Young Cam Jansen #21

Young Cam Jansen and the Knock, Knock Mystery

David A. Adler

Cam Jansen and her friend Eric visit Eric's grandparents, who are mysteriously tired and bothered by a phantom knock-kno

Ages 3–7

Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

Flavia Z. Drago

Gustavo is a talented ghost who loves playing the violin, but his shyness makes it hard to connect with other monsters.

Ages 3–7

The Farting Halloween Witch

Grampy Greg

Windy the witch has a big problem: she can't control her farts! But when ghosts threaten Halloween, her unique talent mi

Ages 3–7

The Boy of a Thousand Faces

Brian Selznick

Alonzo King, born on Halloween, lives in a haunted house and loves all things spooky. When a mysterious creature stalks

Ages 3–7

Where's My Mummy?

Carolyn Crimi

For children who love a gentle scare before bedtime, this sweet and spooky read-aloud celebrates the comfort of a parent

Ages 3–5

Funnybones #10

The Ghost Train

Allan Ahlberg

Join three cheerful skeletons on a dark, dark night as they take a thrilling train journey. Their fun ride turns spooky

Ages 3–7

Read It out Loud: Spooky and Kooky Halloween Poetry

Luna James

A delightful collection of Halloween poetry that blends spooky thrills with kooky giggles to spark creativity and imagin

Ages 3–7

Creepy Tales! #2

Creepy Pair of Underwear!

Aaron Reynolds

For children learning to manage everyday anxieties, this delightfully spooky and silly tale offers a safe space to giggl

Ages 3–7

Ella and Emily #2

Which Witch Is Which?

Pat Hutchins

Ella and Emily look exactly alike, but their different choices at a party help readers tell these twin witches apart in

Ages 3–7

Bill Martin Instant Readers #1

A Spooky Story

Bill Martin

Ten spooky creatures emerge from the mysterious flum and then return in this rhythmic and imaginative counting poem for

Ages 3–7

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A Ghost Story

Bill Martin

A rhythmic and mysterious journey following a small spirit as it travels from its bottle home through a dark woods and a

Ages 3–7

Alfie Atkins #12

Who's Scaring Alfie Atkins?

Gunilla Bergström

Alfie knows ghosts and monsters aren't real, but what if they were? This gentle story explores a child's imagination and

Ages 3–6

ABC

Halloween ABC

Nosy Crow

Explore the alphabet from A to Z with this delightful Halloween-themed picture book. Perfect for little ones learning th

Ages 3–7

Five Little Ghosts

Lily Murray

Based on 'Five Little Ducks,' this cheerful lift-the-flap book follows five ghostlings on a Halloween adventure. Lift th

Ages 2–5

The Mystery of the Haunted House

BIYAS. MONDAL

Hena needs her lost bag back from a famously haunted alley before her mom finds out. She enlists Lella and her detective

Ages 3–7

Art to Make You #1

Art to Make You Scared

Elizabeth Newbery

Discover eight works of art from around the world designed to send shivers down your spine. This exciting book introduce

Ages 3–7

Five Silly Ghosts

Clarion Books

Join five glittery ghosts in Halloween costumes in this rhyming board book featuring fun die-cut pages and a ghoulish re

Ages 0–3

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How to Catch a Ghost

Bill Martin

Playful rhyming instructions guide young readers on a whimsical and imaginative quest to catch a ghost. A perfect read-a

Ages 3–7

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