Halloween is a holiday cherished by young and old. The following board books are gentle introductions to the spooky day.
LITTLE WITCH CAT: Finger Puppet Book (Little Finger Puppet), by Emily Dove, Chronicle Books, Aug. 27, 2024, Board Book, $7.99 (Ages 0 and up)
A rhyming Halloween-themed board book with a finger puppet built right in! Bursting with color and charm, this finger puppet book invites babies and inquisitive toddlers to touch, feel, and explore their growing world.
Celebrate Halloween with this witchy feline and her ghoul and goblin companions. Interactive pages let readers help Little Witch Cat stir her cauldron under the full moon as she and her friends celebrate their favorite day of the year. —Synopsis provided by Chronicle Books
This chunky, interactive board book features a heavy-duty construction that will hold up to a little one’s continual use. It’s an adorable board book that babies and toddlers will love.
STUMPKIN, by Lucy Ruth Cummins, Little Simon, July 16, 2024, Board Book, $8.99 (ages 2 and up)
Stumpkin is the most handsome pumpkin on the block. He’s as orange as a traffic cone! Twice as round as a basketball! He has no bad side! He’s the perfect choice for a Halloween jack-o-lantern.
There’s just one problem—Stumpkin has a stump, not a stem. And no one seems to want a stemless jack-o-lantern for their window.
As Halloween night approaches, more and more of his fellow pumpkins leave, but poor Stumpkin remains. Will anyone give Stumpkin his chance to shine? —Synopsis provided by Little Simon
This charming board book was first released as a full-size picture book in 2018. The story is engaging and the illustrations are lots of fun.
OH, HALLOWEEN TREE, by Dori Elys and Katya Longhi, Little Simon, July 16, 2024, Board Book, $7.99 (ages 2 and up)
A twist on the popular holiday song, this spooky rhyming board book gives “O, Christmas Tree” some Halloween flair!
O Halloween Tree, O Halloween Tree.
How crooked are thy branches.
Have you ever seen a tree glow green with spooky cheer or ornaments that just might bite? Enjoy a boo-tiful holiday mash-up as ghosts, vampires, witches, and more find their perfect tree and decorate it for a night of celebration! —Synopsis provided by Little Simon
This sweet board book embraces the not-so-scary elements of Halloween. Little ones will love the friendly characters.
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