Books About Spooky Stories

The Best Spooky Stories Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about spooky stories? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Spooky Stories

The Spooky Wheels on the Bus
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010

The Spooky Wheels on the Bus

A spooky bus travels through a town on Halloween night, encountering various creatures and objects along the way.

24 pages· 262 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2 Goodreads · 762 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Join a Halloween bus ride that rattles and shakes through town, picking up unsuspecting passengers. Count from one spooky bus to ten goofy ghosts in this playful twist on a classic song. Will the passengers enjoy the ride, or are there tricks and treats in store? Sing along and find out!
Horror in Florida
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$2940
Picture Book · Ages 8–10 · 2019

Horror in Florida

Discover Florida's hidden horrors lurking in swamps and shadows.

24 pages
3.5 Goodreads · 6 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Venture into Florida's eerie underbelly, where moonlit nights reveal lurking creatures and shadowy ghosts. This collection of four chilling tales invites you to explore the state's spookiest spots. Will you dare to uncover the mysteries hidden beneath the Sunshine State's bright facade? With vivid illustrations and simple text, these stories promise to engage and terrify young readers. Prepare for a haunting journey that will make you question every rustle in the swamp and shadow in the night.
You're the Scaredy-Cat
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$1425
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1974

You're the Scaredy-Cat

By Mercer Mayer (Illustrator)

A backyard campout turns spooky when a scary story becomes too real.

32 pages· 195 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 70 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Two boys embark on a backyard campout, but the night takes a chilling turn when one tells a scary story that feels all too real. As shadows loom and imaginations run wild, the boys must confront their fears. Will they brave the night or let their own tales haunt them? Dive into a whimsical adventure where the line between fiction and reality blurs, and discover what truly lurks in the dark.