Each misfortune is exaggerated by Santat’s comical colorful illustrations that jump off the page. He gets a toothache, it rains on his costume, he trick-or-treats at a house that gifts out toothbrushes, etc. On the big day, however, everything seems to go wrong. Trick or Treat Crankensteinby Samantha Berger illustrated by Dan Santat, 2021Ī little boy nicknamed Crankenstein due to his grumpy mood is looking forward to his favorite holiday, Halloween. This one is sure to be popular, and as an extra bonus, it comes with stickers! Jory John and Pete Oswald continue to wow me with how they skillfully weave powerful messages through an entertaining story. Luckily, a friend gives him some helpful advice that sparks a change of heart and a more positive perspective on life. That’s when he thinks of a dreadfully devious idea to trick everyone into thinking the big day has been cancelled. He may be baaaaaad, but his stories are so goooooood! The Bad Seed from Jory John’s and Pete Oswald’s New York Times best-selling series is now starring in his very own spooktacular Halloween story!Īfter trying on a variety of costumes, the Bad Seed can’t find one worthy of wearing in front of his friends. The Good, The Bad, and The Spooky by Jory John and Pete Oswald, 2021 Filled with ghostly onomatopoeia, this alluring book is an excellent fall read aloud that we can’t get enough of! This charming story stars a rundown house that journeys through self-discovery searching for the perfect family to make it a home. With bright, adorable illustrations and an amusing plotline, there is a lot to love about this clever new book that is sure to be enjoyed not only during Halloween, but all year long! Interactive stories are always a hit with kids and we are thrilled to see a new Halloween installment to Tom Fletcher’s popular series! When a witch lands in a book and begins to cause mischief, children are invited to block her spell and use their fingers as a wand to create magic of their own.

There’s a Witch In Your Bookby Tom Fletcher illustrated by Greg Abbott, 2021 Kids will love singing along to the tune of Wheels on the Bus while acting as ghosts, witches, bats, and monsters in this eerie-sistable story that is perfect for toddler or preschool storytimes!

The Wheels on the Bus Halloween by Sarah Kieley, 2021

Grab some candy corn and prepare to settle in to enjoy these new boooooks that are a real treat! Every year we look forward to the newest Halloween stories and 2021 has some absolutely fangtastic tales!įrom familiar characters celebrating Halloween to slime monsters and a family of vampires visiting a zoo, there are so many spooktacular characters that children are going to love reading about!

Merry Witchmas by Petrell Marie Ozbay