Books About Spooky

The Best Spooky Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about spooky? 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.

Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories
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Our 4 Favorite Books About Spooky

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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories

By Max Brallier, Letizia Rubegni (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Mister Shivers series

A collection of spooky and supernatural short stories for kids.

64 pages· 1,195 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 577 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Dive into five eerie tales where mysterious sounds and hidden secrets await. Perfect for young readers, these stories promise just the right amount of chills to keep them on edge. What lurks under the bed or scratches at the window? Each story invites kids to explore the unknown, sparking their imagination and boosting their reading confidence. With vivid illustrations and simple text, this collection is ideal for sleepovers or campfire storytelling, ensuring a thrilling experience that will have them begging to read with the lights on. Are you brave enough to find out?
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1987

Halloween ABC

Explore Halloween's eerie secrets from A to Z.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1987)
28 pages· 1,079 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 339 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Journey through the alphabet with a spine-tingling twist as each letter unveils a new, spooky facet of Halloween. From haunted houses to mysterious masks, discover the chilling wonders lurking in the shadows. What eerie surprises await as you turn each page?
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Silly Kitty and the Spooky Night

A curious cat encounters Halloween's mysterious creatures alone.

24 pages· 106 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 18 ratings
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Summary: When Emma leaves for a Halloween party, her cat, Silly Kitty, ventures outside. Alone in the night, he stumbles upon eerie creatures. What adventures await this curious feline?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Song of the Swan

An orphan thief uncovers dark magic in a castle of disappearing guests and enchanted swans.

288 pages· 55,000 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 115 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Olga, a cunning orphan and thief, targets a jewel in a mysterious castle. But the castle's enchanter turns guests into swans, and cryptic spider clues reveal a dark magic entwined with Olga's fate. Torn between a dangerous bargain and loyalty to her partner Pavel, Olga must unravel the castle's secrets before it's too late. Can she break the spell and change her destiny?
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