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Happy Halloween From
Penguin Young Readers!

Dive into the spookiest, silliest, and most haunting Halloween reads this fall. Explore Penguin Young Readers' favorite Halloween picture books, middle grade novels, and YA thrillers.

Halloween Picture Books

From scary to silly and everywhere in between, there's something for everyone this Halloween!

Monsters Love Brownies by Ben Okon, Komal Sharma
Monsters Love Brownies
Ben Okon, Komal Sharma

For fans of Dragons Love Tacos comes this yummy tale about monstrous misadventures, the second book in the Mythical Feasts series.

Please Don't Scare the Ghost by Carrie Williford, Allysa Adams
Please Don't Scare the Ghost
Carrie Williford, Allysa Adams

It's Halloween night! Which means it's time to take your friendly neighborhood ghost trick-or-treating.

I Love You, Boo! by J. D. Forester, Charlotte Love
I Love You, Boo!
J. D. Forester, Charlotte Love

Celebrate Halloween with this sweet treat of a book—a perfect gift for little trick-or-treaters.

Halloween Trampoline by Scott Rothman, Rob Justus
Halloween Trampoline
Scott Rothman, Rob Justus

Halloween hijinks ensue when the monsters bring out their trampoline!

Creepy Sheepy by Lucy Ruth Cummins, Pete Oswald
Creepy Sheepy
Lucy Ruth Cummins, Pete Oswald

From New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald and critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins comes a Halloween adventure for Sleepy Sheepy. A story all about learning when to blend in and when to stand out.

Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween by A.A. Livingston, Katya Longhi
Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween
A.A. Livingston, Katya Longhi

Told in silly, rhyming text, this is a not-so-scary Halloween tale about a grouchy old witch named Grizelda the Green who tries to destroy Halloween! Perfect for fans of Room on the Broom and How to Catch a Witch!

Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob by Huw Aaron, Huw Aaron
Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob
Huw Aaron, Huw Aaron

Even the things that go bump in the night must go to sleep in this bedtime tale perfect for fans of Adam Rubin and Aaron Reynolds!

Ha Ha Halloween! by Jill Howarth, Jill Howarth
Ha Ha Halloween!
Jill Howarth, Jill Howarth

From acclaimed children’s book author-illustrator Jill Howarth comes a silly, pun-filled interactive board book perfect for Halloween, with 20 lift-the-flaps, a search-and-find, a maze, and more!

Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party by Aubrey Plaza, Dan Murphy, Hannah Peck
Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party
Aubrey Plaza, Dan Murphy, Hannah Peck

From award-winning actress Aubrey Plaza and writer Dan Murphy comes the story of a feisty wannabe bruja and the kooky witch she helps to throw the best Halloween party of the season!

Room on the Broom Special Edition by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
Room on the Broom Special Edition
Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler

A favorite Halloween read-aloud now with a bright neon orange cover and fun activities!

My Brother's Butt Is Haunted by Dan Poblocki, James Rey Sanchez
My Brother's Butt Is Haunted
Dan Poblocki, James Rey Sanchez

Get ready for a buttload of laughs in this hilarious picture book about a pair of siblings who face a frightening question—can butts be haunted? Featuring a glow-in-the-dark cover!

Boo! Bluey's Halloween by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Boo! Bluey's Halloween
Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Boo! It's time to have a frightfully fun time with Bluey in this magnet book! Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Halloween by Eric Carle, Eric Carle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Halloween
Eric Carle, Eric Carle

Celebrate Halloween with search-and-find fun in this pumpkin-shaped board book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Boo! from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, Eric Carle
Boo! from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle, Eric Carle

Discover Halloween surprises with this fun and gentle introduction to the holiday featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Peter's Halloween Peek-a-BOO! by Beatrix Potter, Beatrix Potter
Peter's Halloween Peek-a-BOO!
Beatrix Potter, Beatrix Potter

It's Halloween and Peter Rabbit is going to a party in the forest! As Peter ventures through the woods, who will surprise him with a spooky peek-a-BOO at every turn?

Find Spot at the Halloween Party by Eric Hill, Eric Hill
Find Spot at the Halloween Party
Eric Hill, Eric Hill

Celebrate spooky season with Spot in this lift-the-flap board book -- the perfect gift for a Halloween treat!

Llama Llama Trick or Treat by Anna Dewdney, Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama Trick or Treat
Anna Dewdney, Anna Dewdney

Join Llama Llama on a special Halloween adventure in this original board book, the perfect seasonal treat for babies and toddlers!

Middle Grade

Dive into these spooky and silly Middle Grade favorites!

The Wump by Tony DiTerlizzi, Tony DiTerlizzi
The Wump
Tony DiTerlizzi, Tony DiTerlizzi

From the co-creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles series comes a deliciously dark supernatural middle-grade coming-of-age story, with two-color illustrations throughout.

Riley Dare: Slightly Witchy Sleuth by M. K. England
Riley Dare: Slightly Witchy Sleuth
M. K. England

Riley Dare is the Queen of Mysteries, master of puzzles, player of all the games. (She's maaaybe not yet a whiz with her magic, but she'll get there.) And she's got her very first real-life case to solve!

Gloam by Jack Mackay
Gloam
Jack Mackay

For fans of Doll Bones and Goosebumps comes a delightfully creepy tale of a girl who must defend her family home from a babysitter with a monstrous secret!

The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham by Ryan James Black
The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham
Ryan James Black

Set during World War II, a twelve-year-old orphan who accidentally unleashes a shadow monster onto the streets of London must team up with unlikely allies to hunt it down.

Small Spaces by Katherine Arden
Small Spaces
Katherine Arden

New York Times bestselling adult author of The Bear and the Nightingale makes her middle grade debut with a creepy, spellbinding ghost story destined to become a classic

The Curse of Eelgrass Bog by Mary Averling
The Curse of Eelgrass Bog
Mary Averling

Dark secrets and unnatural magic abound when a twelve-year-old girl ventures into a bog full of monsters to break a mysterious curse.

The Ghosts of Bitterfly Bay by Mary Averling
The Ghosts of Bitterfly Bay
Mary Averling

A ghost must team up with the living girl she’s been haunting in order to defeat a monster out of her nightmares and save her little brother, from the author of The Curse of Eelgrass Bog.

Deepwater Creek: A Graphic Novel by Michael Regina, Michael Regina
Deepwater Creek: A Graphic Novel
Michael Regina, Michael Regina

From the creator of The Sleepover comes a horror graphic novel for kids about two brothers and their friends who set out to uncover what terrors may be lurking in their nearby creek. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps!

The Adventures of Invisible Boy: A Graphic Novel by Doogie Horner, Doogie Horner
The Adventures of Invisible Boy: A Graphic Novel
Doogie Horner, Doogie Horner

In this hilarious debut middle grade graphic novel, when an impossible wish comes true, a wild adventure begins!

The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Zeroes to Heroes: A Graphic Novel by Doogie Horner, Doogie Horner
The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Zeroes to Heroes: A Graphic Novel
Doogie Horner, Doogie Horner

In the second installment of this hilarious unlikely-superhero adventure, Stanley and Gene master their invisibility powers and face a mysterious new villain bent on their destruction!

The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Monster Mash: A Graphic Novel by Doogie Horner, Doogie Horner
The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Monster Mash: A Graphic Novel
Doogie Horner, Doogie Horner

Get ready for Halloween hijnks in this monstrously hilarious third graphic novel starring unlikely superheroes, perfect for readers ages 8-10!

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Young Adult

You won't be able to put down these haunted twisty YA thrillers.

Death Card by Jasmine Smith
Death Card
Jasmine Smith

A dark contemporary fantasy set against the richly wrought backdrop of New Orleans, featuring witchcraft, tarot, death, and a bit of romance.

Bite Me: A Graphic Novel by Jennifer Dugan, Kit Seaton
Bite Me: A Graphic Novel
Jennifer Dugan, Kit Seaton

A sapphic supernatural YA graphic novel featuring a vampire crushing on the girl hunting her, from the author of Some Girls Do and the illustrator of Wonder Woman: Warbringer.

Queens of the Crypt, Vol 1: A Graphic Novel by Dom&Ink, Dom&Ink
Queens of the Crypt, Vol 1: A Graphic Novel
Dom&Ink, Dom&Ink

E. M. Carroll meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a dash of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in this debut young adult graphic novel that is a celebration of horror, queerness, and figuring out who you want to be.

Doe by Rebecca Barrow
Doe
Rebecca Barrow

A thrilling crossover YA Horror where the captain of a high school cheer team is caught in a bitter rivalry and turns to an ancient, supernatural creature for help, not knowing she’s just  made a deal with a devil and could lose everything that matters, including her life.

Kill Your Darlings by Yuvashri Harish
Kill Your Darlings
Yuvashri Harish

A teen girl faces the horrors of misogyny and racism—plus an evil witch and her horde of monsters—in this fun, fast-paced thriller.

A Song in the Dark by Brooke Archer
A Song in the Dark
Brooke Archer

From the author of Hearts Still Beating comes a chilling and romantic supernatural novel set in a small town with dark secrets, about a teen girl who falls in love with a ghost.

A Spell to Wake the Dead by Nicole Lesperance
A Spell to Wake the Dead
Nicole Lesperance

Two teen girls must uncover the occult secrets lurking in their Cape Cod town in this twisty, witchy thriller.

To Drown a Witch by Lindsey Olsson
To Drown a Witch
Lindsey Olsson

A criminal and a royal guard are drawn into the hunt for a dangerous witch—and an unexpected romance—in this YA enemies-to-lovers romantasy, the first in a duology.

Nightshade
Nightshade
Andrea Robertson

The first book of a thrilling supernatural romance series about a teenage girl who defies the laws of the wolf pack in pursuit of true love.

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Vampire Academy
Richelle Mead

Welcome to the first graphic novel installment in the captivating world of the internationally #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series, where love and loyalty run deeper than blood.

Deadly Little Lessons by Danielle Valentine
Deadly Little Lessons
Danielle Valentine

Squid Game meets boarding school in this electric young adult thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of How to Survive Your Murder

The House of Gardenias by Isabel Cañas
The House of Gardenias
Isabel Cañas

A stunning YA debut from gothic master Isabel Cañas, bestselling author of The Hacienda, Vampires of El Norte, and The Possession of Alba Díaz.

House of Hearts by Skyla Arndt
House of Hearts
Skyla Arndt

Solving her best friend's murder means infiltrating a secret society, resisting a forbidden love, and running from a vengeful ghost in this sophomore novel by the author of Together We Rot.

When the Bones Sing by Ginny Myers Sain
When the Bones Sing
Ginny Myers Sain

From New York Times bestselling author of Dark and Shallow Lies comes a new southern gothic supernatural thriller about a teen girl in a small Ozark town who can hear the bones of the dead.

The Corpse Queen by Heather M. Herrman
The Corpse Queen
Heather M. Herrman

In this twisty feminist historical thriller set in the 1850s, a teenage grave robber quickly becomes entangled in a murderer's plans.

Deadstream by Mar Romasco-Moore
Deadstream
Mar Romasco-Moore

Rear Window meets The Ring in this sinister YA thriller, in which a teen girl witnesses the livestreamed murder of a popular online streamer by a paranormal entity . . . and could be its next victim.

The Last Girls Standing by Jennifer Dugan
The Last Girls Standing
Jennifer Dugan

A queer YA psychological thriller from the author of Some Girls Do.

The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland
The Invocations
Krystal Sutherland

From the author of New York Times bestseller House of Hollow comes a darkly seductive witchy thriller where, though both men and demons lurk in shadows, girls refuse to go quietly into the night.

We Won't All Survive by Kate Alice Marshall
We Won't All Survive
Kate Alice Marshall

From the bestselling author of I Am Still Alive comes a new nail-biter that's part survival story, part murder mystery, and all thriller—perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson!

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