Books About Costumes · 141 titles considered

The Best Costumes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about costumes? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Is That You, Eleanor Sue?
Trick or Treat, Little Critter
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Costumes

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Is That You, Eleanor Sue?

By Tricia Tusa

A girl in disguise rings the doorbell, sparking a playful family adventure.

32 pages· 1,102 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 241 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2016

Little Blue Truck's Halloween

A girl follows a giant chicken into a mysterious adventure.

16 pages· 230 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,287 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Julián Is a Mermaid

A young boy named Julian discovers his abuela's secret.

80 pages· 86 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 10,783 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Something Smells!

Elliot's quest to find a mysterious smell leads to a surprising discovery about hygiene.

48 pages· 375 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 325 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2016

The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon

By A.N. Kang · Book #1 in the Papillon series

A fluffy cat floats away, seeking adventure and a way back home.

32 pages· 261 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,009 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Heidi Heckelbeck in Disguise

By Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Heidi Heckelbeck series

A young witch navigates the challenges of Halloween while dealing with a classmate who is mean to her.

128 pages· 4,538 words· Est. 51 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 613 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017

Polly and Her Duck Costume

A blind goat finds love and confidence in a duck costume.

32 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 188 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1993

Trick or Treat, Little Critter

Join the Halloween adventure with Little Critter and friends!

24 pages· 437 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,756 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

The Cardboard Kingdom

The neighborhood comes alive as a young group of friends unleash their imagination to become a superhero and go on thrilling adventures.

288 pages· 6,096 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,391 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Turkey Claus

By Wendi Silvano, Lee Harper (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Turkey Trouble series

Turkey must outsmart Christmas dinner plans with Santa's help.

40 pages· 619 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,446 ratings
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Costumes Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about costumes for the youngest readers and listeners.

The Three Snow Bears

Ages 0–3 · 2007

A snowy twist on Goldilocks with Arctic animals in vibrant Inuit attire.

Eek! Halloween!

Ages 1–4 · 2016

Nervous chickens encounter spooky sights. What's happening? It's Halloween!

Llama Llama Trick or Treat

Ages 0–3 · 2014

Join a little llama on a Halloween adventure of costumes and candy.

Spooky Pookie

Ages 1–5 · 2015

Pookie searches for the perfect Halloween costume. What will it be?

My Spooky Halloween
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My Spooky Halloween

Ages 3–4 · 2020

Discover Halloween's magic with tiny hands and vibrant pages.

Ladybug Girl and Her Papa
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Ladybug Girl and Her Papa

Ages 0–3 · 2017

A day of adventure and love between a girl and her dad.

We Love to Wear

Ages 0–3

Friends explore costumes before settling into pajamas.

Clive and His Hats
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Clive and His Hats

Ages 1–3 · 2016

A boy's hats spark adventures, challenging norms.

Halloween Trick or Treat
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Halloween Trick or Treat

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Discover Halloween colors with a playful cast of trick-or-treaters.

If You're Scary and You Know It!
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If You're Scary and You Know It!

Ages 4–5 · 2019

Join the spooky fun as ghosts and pirates celebrate Halloween night with eerie tunes and tricks.

Sophie's Halloween Disguise
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Sophie's Halloween Disguise

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Sophie and Grover's costume swap leads to a surprising Halloween twist.

Boo at the Zoo

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Discover the zoo's Halloween costume surprises in a flap-lifting adventure!

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Costumes Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about costumes for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever!

Ages 4–8 · 2001

Corduroy must find the perfect Halloween costume for his party.

Dragon's Halloween

Ages 5–7 · 2020

A dragon's Halloween adventures.

Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I don't)

Ages 3–5 · 2006

A reluctant reader meets her match in a surprising book choice during Book Week.

The Robot Blues

Ages 6–8 · 2012

A homemade robot suit sparks unexpected reactions at a costume party.

The Purim Superhero

Ages 4–9 · 2012

Nate must choose between fitting in or being true to himself for Purim.

Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia

Ages 4–8 · 2004

Can Amelia Bedelia navigate Halloween's tricky instructions without causing chaos?

Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus

Ages 4–8 · 2012

A young girl navigates her closet full of tutus and learns to share and grow up

Monster Needs a Costume
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Monster Needs a Costume

Ages 2–6 · 2013

Monster must choose the perfect Halloween costume. What will he be?

Turkey Trick or Treat
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Turkey Trick or Treat

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Turkey and friends hatch costume plans to snag Halloween treats.

Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House
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Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House

Ages 5–7 · 2003

Henry and Mudge explore a mysterious house full of surprises on Valentine's Day.

Maisy Dresses Up
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Maisy Dresses Up

Ages 2–5 · 1999

A mouse must choose the perfect costume for a fancy-dress party.

Frankenstein Doesn't Wear Earmuffs!
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Frankenstein Doesn't Wear Earmuffs!

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Can a young trick-or-treater escape his parents' cozy costume additions for a perfect Halloween?

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Costumes Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about costumes for developing and independent readers.

The Cardboard Kingdom #2: Roar of the Beast:

Ages 9–12 · 2021

A mysterious monster haunts the Cardboard Kingdom. Can the kids uncover its secrets?

Cassidy the Costume Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2011

Magic tiaras vanish, causing chaos. Can they be found before the royal pageant?

Boo...and I Mean It!

Ages 6–9 · 2005

A young girl navigates the challenges of Halloween, including scary monsters and witches, while trying to find the perfect costume.

A Fairyland Costume Ball
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A Fairyland Costume Ball

Ages 7–10 · 2012

A fairy struggles to find the perfect costume for a magical Halloween ball.

Phoebe the Fashion Fairy
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Phoebe the Fashion Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2005

Magic bags stolen, parties ruined. Can the fairies save the celebrations?

Boo, Katie Woo!

Ages 5–7 · 2010

Three friends go trick-or-treating together on Halloween night.

The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon
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The Halloween Party from the Black Lagoon

Ages 7–9 · 1948

A boy struggles to come up with a Halloween costume idea, but with the help of his mom, he creates a unique and creative costume that earns him a prize at school.

Animal Time!

Ages 0–4 · 1994

Babies transform into playful creatures.

Lucy's Tricks and Treats

Ages 6–9 · 2012

Mysterious new kid, missing items, and Halloween tricks. Can Bobby solve the mystery?

Halloween Time

2019

Discover the fun of dressing up for Halloween in this beginner reader.

Super Spooktacular

Ages 6–8 · 2017

A costume mix-up threatens Finley's Halloween parade plans.

I'm Not Scared!
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I'm Not Scared!

Ages 6–6 · 2005

A child considers different costumes for Halloween and then encounters some friends dressed as ghosts.

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