I really recommend this one highly, it is a real visual treat with cute little ghost cats being naughty. Bow Wow’s Nightmare Neighbors by Mark Newgarden and Megan Montague CashĪ wordless, comic-form picture book about a small dog’s scary next door neighbours (ghost cats). It’s a great message for kids (and adults!), as the girl doesn’t give up and continues to pursue her goal. Gorgeous linoleum block art and poetic writing tell the story of a girl who longs to ride a broom like a real witch. Only A Witch Can Fly Alison McGhee and Taeeun Yoo Though the art isn’t my favourite out of this list, the book is definitely original, and will be good for older kids that want something a bit more inventive. It also suggests how you can fight off their nefarious schemes, and how to eventually be rid of them completely. Written like it’s a ghost textbook, detailing specters and their various habits. How to get Rid of Ghosts by Catherine Leblanc and Roland Garrigue Not the most detailed book, but an enjoyable read-aloud anyway. I really like the book’s autumn-y toned illustrations and the rhyme scheme is easy. Special bonus: cheesy Halloween jokes that you can recycle and use at your next Pumpkin-spice season shindig. Wan’s art is always super charming, and some kids will relate to Egg’s nervous reaction to Halloween.

Grumpy, scaredy chick Egg doesn’t want to go Trick-or-Treating with Peep. Peep and Egg: I’m Not Trick or Treating by Laura Gehl and Joyce Wan

In the haunted house by eve bunting