7 fang-tastic Halloween books for kids aged 5 to 8
Sharing spooky books is a great way to add to kids’ excitement about upcoming Halloween celebrations. Reading aloud together is a great way for the whole family to get involved in the fun, though independent readers will no doubt love getting lost in a story and telling you all about it afterwards.
Whether you're spending Halloween at home or out and about with friends this year, why not make reading together part of a new tradition? You could even read aloud with family and friends via Zoom if you're celebrating at home!
Whether you’re after something charming, funny or chilling, we’ve picked 7 of our favourite chapter books that we think kids aged 5 to 8 will enjoy:
The Witches of Anderson House: A Spell for Disaster
Enter the spellbinding world of a retirement home for witches in this tale of mischief and magic for children. Grab your broom and get ready for an adventure like no other, because things do go bump in the night - and they live at Anderson House!
Wanda Broom
We chose this delightfully witchy book for our Parakeet subscribers in August. Wanda's mother is a witch, but Wanda wishes she wasn't! Following yet another of Esmerelda's failed spells she is forced to undergo an assessment carried out by Mr. Pincer, the Chief Whip, who is determined to put an end to Esmerelda's witching career, once and for all.
When Frankie Made a Human
A classic villain is turned into the good guy in this charming twist on a gothic tale. Frankie is fed up of his nasty monster classmates and bored of being lonely in freaky Frankenstein Castle. What he needs is a friend. But since monsters are mean and werewolves are scary, Frankie decides to make his own friend – a human!
Sherlock Bones and the Horror of the Haunted Castle
Reggie Rabbit: The Ghost of Seagull Rock
Reggie Rabbit isn't sure about his best friend Pipsquark's other best friend, Kai. She seems too good to be true and he doesn't believe her stories about the terrifying ghost that is haunting Seagull Rock, where her family live. But when Reggie and Pipsquark are invited to Kai's for a sleepover, they hear the ghost howling with their own ears! Could it really be the phantom of seagull pirate Blackbeak? Or is something else afoot?
Dreamweavers: Chaos of the Fun Fiend
It’s the school holidays and Tito can’t wait to visit his fun-loving grandparents. To make it even better, Neena’s coming too! But when they arrive, Tito is shocked. All anyone wants to do is watch paint dry and listen to the clock tick! What’s happened to his prankster family and the lively town? Could it be the influence of The Bhoot? Or is someone else up to no good…
The Notwitches
While lots of children have one or two problems, Melanda Notwitch has three: her horrible aunts. They really are the absolute WORST! Luckily, Melanda meets Mitch, a young witch who knows of a magic spell that might make everything better. All they have to do is find one special ingredient...
More Halloween fun
Why not also check out our simple and easy Halloween craft ideas, plus our guide to having Halloween fun at home?
For some brilliant Halloween book recommendations head to our Halloween Bookshop Collection
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