10 Halloween Board Books To Give Instead Of Candy
Halloween is almost here, and some parents or grandparents may be struggling with what to get for the youngest family members. We all love candy but, let’s face it, we don’t want to give it to the littles. Today I am sharing my favorite 10 Halloween board books you can give instead of candy.
I am at that point in midlife where I no longer have little kids. But as a bookseller, I am just bursting with ideas for book recommendations. I love working in the kids’ department, and holiday books are always a favorite of mine. Today I am sharing some ideas for parents, grandparents, and friends that want to gift for Halloween, but don’t want to give candy. Halloween board books are the perfect choice!
Let’s get started with these amazing Halloween board books you can add to any Halloween basket for your favorite toddler.
Spooky Pookie by Sandra Boyton
Sandra is always a favorite of mine, and this Halloween title is no exception.
What will little Pookie decide to be for Halloween this year? Pookie tries on costumes one by one, but somehow can’t find the right thing. The resolution to Pookie’s dilemma will delight toddlers and their caregivers alike. Told with Sandra Boynton’s charm and pizzazz, Spooky Pookie is a Halloween classic. Boo!
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Tonight when it’s dark
we will walk down our street.
We will visit our friends.
You can say, “Trick or Treat!”
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Llama Llama Trick Or Treat By Anna Dewdney
In Llama Llama Trick or Treat, little llama finds the perfect costume, picks out a pumpkin for a jack-o’-lantern, and then goes trick-or-treating with Mama and his friends!
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Dr. Seuss’s Spooky Things
Written in super-simple rhyme, children will giggle with glee at this ever-so-slightly spooky board book starring Things One and Two dressing up in classic Halloween costumes—including ghosts, bats, skeletons, black cats, and pumpkins!
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It’s a sweet Halloween treat and a great way to introduce little ones to the world of Dr. Seuss!
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Don’t Push The Button! A Halloween Treat by Bill Cotter
Okay, I know that this a book for toddlers, but I absolutely ADORE this entire series!
From the brilliant mind of author and illustrator, Bill Cotter comes one of the year’s best Halloween books for kids. Everyone knows that trick-or-treating is the best part of Halloween. But that one house looks kind of scary…wait, why are you walking toward the creepy house?! Whatever you do, do NOT ring that doorbell!
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The Legend Of The Great Pumpkin by Maggie Testa
Linus loves one thing more than his cherished blue blanket: The Great Pumpkin! He believes that on Halloween night the Great Pumpkin will rise out of the pumpkin patch to bring presents to all the kids in the world. Will Linus and his friends ever finally see him? Learn all about the legend of the Great Pumpkin in this adorable board book based on the classic Peanuts comic strips!
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Baby Touch and Feel Halloween by DK
Baby Touch and Feel: Halloween is an interactive and fun way to help your child enjoy their Halloween – without getting spooked. Bold, bright pictures and colorful illustrations will be more than enough to keep your baby’s attention. This adorable Halloween picture book is a perfect first book for preschoolers and makes for an ideal baby gift.
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Ten Little Jack O’ Laterns by Amanda Sobotka
Ten little jack o’ lanterns sitting in a line, along came a family and then there were…nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little spooky pumpkins all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more pumpkin disappears. To help demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile buttons to help children count how many little jack o’ lanterns are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in pumpkin toys to give a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Jack O’ Lanterns.
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Trick Or Treat, Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen
Happy Halloween! Mr. Fish is wearing his costume, but what is he dressed as? A goblin? An astronaut in space? A pirate at the helm of a spooky submarine?
Tiny tots will love swimming along with Mr. Fish as he turns little pouts into big smiles, in this fun family read-aloud for Halloween celebrations. Featuring short and simple text, this board book will send Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna’s much-loved Pout-Pout Fish flippering and swishing into the hearts and minds of the youngest guppies.
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Happy Halloween From The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
With a lift-flap on every spread, this sturdy casebound board book has all the tricks to make it a perfect Halloween treat for beginning readers! Say “Boo” and “Happy Halloween” with some of Eric Carle’s most beloved characters, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Very Busy Spider.
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Trick or Treat Little Pumpkin by Cottage Press Door
Trick or Treat Little Pumpkin and Happy Halloween! Play along with this festive Halloween story and pumpkin puppet! This Trick-or-Treat story features a soft plush finger puppet toy built into the book, encouraging interactive play, hand-eye coordination, and sensory & language development. Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun! A must for your littles Halloween library collection!
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And now that you have spent all that time buying and preparing your boo basket, why not take a moment and make yourself a homemade pumpkin spice latte and curl up with a book for yourself. I can’t recommend this title enough!
Halloween Basket Ideas For Babies & Toddlers
Looking to add more to your gift basket than just Halloween board books? Here are some great Halloween basket ideas for those toddlers that will be sure to be a big hit!
- Boo Basket Ideas For Toddlers
- Toddler Halloween Basket
- Halloween Boo Basket Ideas For Kids
- Toddler + Preschooler Halloween Basket Ideas
I hope you found these Halloween board book recommendations useful, as I certainly had fun sharing them with you. What kids’ book recommendations are you looking for next? Be sure to leave a comment so I can get to work on a new post!
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This is really a great idea. As a grandparent I like the suggestion of something other than candy and books can be entertaining as well as a learning experience.
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Brilliant idea and such fabulous books. I will choose one for my great nephew…but it’s going to be a hard choice!
Yay! So glad that I could help!
What a cute idea! I did send a couple of Halloween themed board books home for my little granddaughter awhile ago, although I can no longer remember the titles. Sandra Boynton and Dr Seuss are always favorites, and that counting pumpkins one is so cute! Visiting from BookWorms Monthly today
What a lovely idea! Like you, my kids are much too old for these now, but it will be something to bear in mind for the future when grandchildren come along!
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