by Angela Harris

Created on: September 16, 2010

Halloween picture books are great for youngsters to add to the fun of Halloween. The stories are cute and make the holiday seem less scary. They are also a perfect way to get early readers interested in books. Below are some excellent Halloween picture books for little ones that are sure to please both kids and adults:

Have you ever wondered why witches fly on broomsticks? Well, find out the answer by reading "Druscilla's Halloween" by Sally M. Walker. This is an adorable Halloween story for kids that tells why witches started to fly on brooms. The illustrations are also remarkable and engaging. This is a perfect Halloween picture book for beginning readers.

"Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson is another fun Halloween story about a colorful witch. It includes matching illustrations by Axel Scheffler. Read about the friendly witch that just can't say no to hopeful passengers wishing to hitch a ride on her broomstick. This book about Halloween will delight beginning readers and younger. It has a beautiful singsong rhythmic prose that is perfect for reading aloud.

The Berenstain Bears are some of the greatest books for little kids ever. The Berenstain family always explains things for kids in a way that is fun and also that teaches important life lessons without being preachy. Adults will love reading these books out loud as much as the child enjoys hearing them and looking at the irresistible drawings of Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Brother Bear, and Sister Bear. No Halloween picture book collection would be complete without "The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat". Find out what happens when Brother and Sister Bear get dressed up for trick or treating. Will they be brave enough to go trick-or-treating at scary old Mizz McGrizz's house?

If you buy only one Halloween picture book for the younger kids, make it "Here Comes Halloween!" by Caroline Jayne Church. This is an interactive book, with lots of textures and flaps for your child to explore as you read the story. The story is about a little boy who can't decide what to be for Halloween. He tries on lots of Halloween costume ideas, including a superhero, pirate, monkey, and more. Literally see the fun as he ponders his choices.

You can't go wrong choosing any of these books about Halloween. They are truly some of the best Halloween picture books for children, and will withstand the test of many youngsters flipping through the colorful pages and enjoying the Halloween stories.

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