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 2 Favorite Books About Spooky Stories

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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2010

The Spooky Wheels on the Bus

By J. Elizabeth Mills, Ben Mantle (Illustrator) · Holiday Wheels on the Bus series

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

4.2/5 Goodreads · 757 ratings

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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!

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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

3.8/5 Goodreads · 69 ratings

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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.

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