HomeDiscoverChildren's articles10 cosy Halloween books to read together10 cosy Halloween books to read togetherby Ladybird team·min read· Here are 10 tales that will get children into the spooky spirit (without scaring the socks off of them). Happy Halloween! Peppa Pig: The Great Big Pumpkin Hunt (2026) Peppa loves pumpkins! At the pumpkin patch, there's so many to find. Join Peppa and her friends on a fun-filled pumpkin hunt adventure! How many pumpkins can you find? Discover the excitement of finding the perfect pumpkin in this delightful story. Lift the flaps to join in the pumpkin hunt in this Halloween lift-the-flap picture book! Ten Minutes to Bed: Where's Little Ghost? (2026) It's Halloween in Land of Nod, but little Ghost is nowhere to be found... and it's almost time for bed. Join Twinkle the unicorn on a spook-tacular search for cheeky little Ghost in this interactive lift-the-flap story. Peek under the flaps on every page to find out where Ghost is hiding, meeting lots of magical friends along the way. Ms Rachel: The Magic Halloween Box (2026) What’s in Ms Rachel’s Magic Halloween Box? Find out in this sturdy lift-the-flap board book! A great big pumpkin or silly socks, I wonder what’s inside the Halloween box! Little ones will love learning about opposites with Ms Rachel, beloved educator and YouTube phenomenon. This board book includes flaps to lift on every spread, perfect for aiding the development of fine motor skills. Laugh along with Ms Rachel and Herbie in this interactive story celebrating Halloween! Bluey: Bluey and Bingo's Book of Scary Things (2026) Lift the flaps in this book of scary things to reveal all the frightful surprises this Halloween! Bluey and Bingo live in a lovely home, there isn’t a single scary thing. Nothing disgusting happens here, and there’s definitely no magic to worry about, either. There are definitely NO ghosts. So nothing scary . . . right? Spend Halloween with Bluey and Bingo lifting the flaps in this spooktacular book. The Ladybird Big Book of Slimy Things (2020) There’s no better time of the year to talk about all things slimy! The fox family are off to The Museum of Slimy Things where they’re hoping to learn about the different types of gooey stuff that can be found all over the world. Young readers can follow along and discover the physics behind slime and what it’s used for. There’s even a section about the slimy gloop that lives in the human body! This non-fiction adventure is perfect for lovers of all things slick and slippery. Hey Duggee: The Spooky Stories Badge (2026) It's Halloween at the Clubhouse, and the Squirrels are all dressed up in their costumes! It's time to gather around the campfire and tell some spooky stories. The Squirrels tell stories about PIRATES, SEA MONSTERS, ALIENS and more! Join Duggee and the Squirrels in this BOO-tiful Halloween picture book! Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster (2018) Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of magic, big paws, fluffy fur and little claws! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But will Belch the monster get to bed on time? This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep. Bluey: Hooray it's Halloween (2024) Get ready for Halloween with this brilliant spooky colouring book. Join Bluey and her friends and family in lots of spookatcular colouring scenes. Grab you pens, pencils or crayons and colour in their scarily fun costumes and decorations! Happy Heeler-ween! Baby Touch: Happy Halloween! (2022) With simple text, bright illustrations and an exciting touch-and-feel on every spread, this gorgeous board books helps to engage your baby's senses while introducing them to Halloween. Ten Minutes to Bed: Happy Halloween (2024) Join all you favourite Ten Minutes to Bed characters in this brand new spooky lift-the-flap adventure! Twinkle the Little Unicorn is excited to celebrate Halloween, but where are all her friends? Help Twinkle find all her friends this spooky season by lifting the flaps to reveal your favourite Land of Nod characters with some fa-boo-lous surprises!
