October’s here, and you know what that means—crisp air, cozy vibes, and spooky thrills. It’s the perfect time to curl up with a spine-tingling story. So dim those lights and grab your camping lantern or some battery-operated candles for a touch of creepy-cozy ambiance. 

From friendly ghosts to silly monsters, we have the perfect selection of not-too-scary reads to keep your kiddos busy with books this season.

Creepy Carrots!

The Creepy Tales! series is perfect for your young readers. In this story, Jasper Rabbit’s love for carrots goes a little too far—he loves to eat them everywhere! Until…the carrots start following him! This book's weirdly entertaining humor and vibrant illustrations will definitely keep your kids engaged. When you finish this one, check out Creepy Pair of Underwear! and Creepy Crayon! Find it on Amazon

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown 

We had to include this classic! Join Charlie Brown’s friend Linus in the pumpkin patch while he waits for the Great Pumpkin to appear. Will this finally be the year it happens? You can also supplement the book by watching the original 1966 film of the same name, available on streaming services like Apple TV+. Find it on Amazon

Bone Soup

A spooky twist on a favorite tale, Stone Soup is about a skeleton named Finnigin who lands in an unfamiliar town, ready for a Halloween feast. But no one dares to share with the hungry skeleton. What will he do? This book is full of spooky creatures like zombies, mummies, a beast, and more. Your kids might even want to make their bone soup by the end! Find it on Amazon

The Little Shop of Monsters 

In this interactive story, beloved Goosebumps author R. L. Stine and Arthur author Marc Brown team up to bring the creepiest, grossest, and silliest monsters to life. This book's eye-catching illustrations will surely start a conversation in your house! Which monster are you taking home? Find it on Amazon

The Scariest Book in the Whole Entire World

This hilarious story about Nameless, the rock, searching for his way out of a very “scary” situation will have you laughing out loud with your kids. If you’ve got little ones who can understand and appreciate a super dry sense of humor, they’ll love this not-so-scary (actually pretty silly) story. Find it on Amazon

What are your favorite books for October reading? 

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