Spooky season is just around the corner! A fun thing to gift for children this Halloween are these adorable books!
I WANT EVERYTHING! by Sophy Henn
Picture Book | Ages 4+ | 9798347101870 | 7/14/26
When a ghost declares he wants everything, his friend helps him see the very best things may already be right in front of him in this charming picture book companion to I Hate Everything!. The two ghosts demonstrate healthy communication between friends, helping each other to work through big emotions using gratitude. Perfect for handling that full trick-or-treat bag!
HALLOWEEN, BABY! by Karen Katz
Board Book | Ages 0-3 | 9798347111947 | 7/14/26
The first brand-new Karen Katz book in years!! Get ready for Halloween fun with Karen Katz’s lift-the-flap board book, packed with sparkling foil, adorable costumes, and a delightful trick-or-treat finale that will enchant babies, toddlers, and parents alike!
MAYHEM AT MISFIT MANSION by Kay Davault
Graphic Novel | Ages 8+ | Simultaneous HC/PBK | 8/4/26
A monster girl and her mythical housemates work together with their human friends to save the town from an unexpected new threat in this delightful spooky and sweet graphic novel companion to Misfit Mansion. Think Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends meets Halloweentown! Kay is best known for her webcomic turned graphic novel, ODDITY WOODS, that has over 1 million views, but fans are flocking to this series as well for its heartwarming haunts.
DON’T WAKE UP by Cassandra Ramoes-Gomez
Middle Grade Fiction | Ages 8-12 | Simultaneous HC/PBK | 8/25/26
Diego and his friends must face the legendary Mexican boogeyman, El Cucuy, in this fast-paced, action-packed middle grade horror that’s Rick Riordan meets R. L. Stine, the sequel to Lost on Doll Island. Coming in at a quick 200 pages, this book features much-needed Chicanx representation, themes of forgiveness/second chances, and the lesson that needing help is okay!
CRANIAC SERIES
Written by R.L. Stine, illustrated by Joe Simko
#1: ESCAPE FROM THE CHROME DOME
Middle Grade Fiction | Ages 8-12 | Simultaneous HC/PBK | 8/25/26
Written by the king of children’s horror, R.L. Stine, adventure to the Craniacs universe. Two planets—one ultra-futuristic, one Stone Age—collide into one where disputes are settled in the skull-shaped arena called the Chrome Dome in this action-packed middle grade series based on the Craniacs trading cards. Each book has multiple possible endings!