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Five Faves: New Halloween Picture Books

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It's that time of year again!  The nights come earlier, the air smells of falling leaves, and most importantly, Halloween is on the horizon!  For all the little witches and ghouls who can't wait, check out the list of new Halloween picture books below!

Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party
Written by Dan Murphy
Illustrated by Hannah Peck
New York, New York : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2025. Picture Book.

Luna Lopez dreams of becoming a witch. When she meets Pheenie—a quirky witch eager to throw the most unforgettable Halloween bash—they strike a deal: if Luna helps plan the spookiest, most dazzling party in town, Pheenie will share her magical secrets. But pulling off the perfect celebration isn’t as easy as Luna hoped. With Pheenie’s wild, creepy-crawly ideas threatening to derail the fun, Luna must keep things on track to ensure the party goes off without a hitch.

Scary Shark
By Mike Lowery
New York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2025. Picture Book.

It’s Halloween under the sea—but Edgar the shark isn’t feeling so brave. Spooked by shadows and haunted by scary thoughts, he’s ready to hide in his cave. Luckily, his cheerful friend is on a mission to show him how fin-tastic Halloween can really be! Perfect for readers who love comic-style illustrations and a good underwater pun!

Grizelda the Green Hates Halloween
Written by A.A. Livingston
Illustrated by Katya Longhi
New York, New York : Flamingo Books, 2025. Picture Book.

Grizelda the Green is a curmudgeonly witch whose mission is to ruin Halloween, but when all her plans backfire, she discovers that joy that comes from well-intentioned mischief and being appreciated. A perfect read-aloud for younger kids who enjoy a not-so-scary Halloween tale with a warm message.

The Zombees
Written by Justin Colón
Illustrated by Kaly Quarles
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025. Picture Book.

On Halloween night, a swarm of undead insects emerge from a graveyard and descend upon a nearby town, terrifying trick-or-treaters and townsfolk. Are the zombees out for blood?  Are they here for brains?  Brave readers will have to keep reading this spooky rhyming book to find out!  

This Year, a Witch!
By Zoey Abbott
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2025. Picture Book.

A little girl wants to break free of her typical cute Halloween costumes to be something really scary--a witch! But when she finds herself scared by her own appearance, Dad has to step in to help just in time for trick-or-treating. Perfect for children looking for a little independence, along with their Halloween fun.
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