Childrens Halloween

Cat and her friends are preparing for Halloween night in Clonbridge. While they are planning their routes for trick-or-treating, a troop of fairies and supernatural creatures are also making plans for their annual Revels at Ráth Glas, a ringfort outside Clonbridge. These fairy folk enjoy mischief and chaos and have a tendency to steal human children and swap them with fairies or Stocks. As Cat and her granny have the gift of Sight, they’re aware that something special is happening in the town this Halloween.

Wizard West was dead for nearly an entire day before he noticed. And it is up to Faye, the daughter of West’s groundskeeper, to inform the wizard that he is a ghost who has lost all of his magical powers. (But not before the wizard tries transforming her into a cat!) To make matters worse, the enchanted castle of Celurdur—the only home that Faye has ever known—will fall apart at the next full moon if its foundation spells can’t be renewed.

Every state has an urban legend that evokes fear and curiosity in equal parts, and we've chronicled all of these logic-defying horrors here in the Haunted States of America anthology. From the Jersey Devil to La Llorona, each story included introduces a new chill inducing, stomach churning monster, specter, or poltergeist certain to keep you up at night. A broad ranging collection of authors, including seasoned veterans and some first timers making a fright-tastic debut, have all united to unearth the scariest lore from each state in the US, as well as D.C. and Puerto Rico.

Noah is all wrapped up and ready for a spooktacular night of trick-or-treating with his older sister, Nicole. Dressed as a mummy, Noah couldn't be more excited for Halloween, and the night promises to be full of magic, monsters, and candy. But there's a twist—Noah's mummy wrappings are slowly coming undone! As his costume unravels piece by piece, Noah meets some fun and friendly monsters along the way. First, there’s Eric, the not-so-spooky skeleton who loves to crack jokes. Then they run into Vikki, a cheerful witch who uses her magic to turn autumn leaves into candy!

In this enchanting Halloween adventure, a cheerful red-haired girl and her mummy friend embark on a delightful quest in an ancient pyramid. Just as the little mummy is getting ready for the biggest Halloween party of the year, he realizes that his bandages are missing! Worried and a little embarrassed, he calls out for help, and his brave friend is there to lend a hand. Together, they search through dusty corridors, spooky statues, and magical gardens, uncovering bandages hidden in the most unexpected places.

On Halloween night, three friends—an adventurous boy, a daring girl, and a cautious thinker—embark on a thrilling journey into the mysterious Enchanted Forest. Drawn by the magical glow of fireflies, they wander deeper into the woods, unaware that these magical creatures grant wishes. But when they make their wishes just before midnight, things take an unexpected turn.

Misty the ghost has always watched Halloween from her old, creaky house, longing to join the fun but remaining invisible to the children trick-or-treating below. This year, everything changes when she meets Penny and Noah, two brave siblings who can see her! Determined to help Misty be part of the Halloween festivities, the three friends set out on a thrilling adventure to find the legendary Glimmering Ghost Gummies, magical candies that can make Misty visible for one night.

When his friends aren’t successful at spooking the children who visit the haunted house, Gus must present his unique superpowers to give them a scare!

Lily Horne is a drama queen. It's helped her rise to stardom in the school play, but it's also landed her in trouble. Her parents warn her that Florida has to be different. It's a fresh start. No theatrics. But this time, the drama is coming for her. The Hornes' new house is awful. The pool is full of slime; the dock is rotten; and the swamp creeps closer every day. But worst of all, the house isn't empty...it's packed full of trash, memories, and, Lily begins to fear, the ghost of the girl who lived there before her. And whatever is waiting in the shadows wants to come out to play.

Three spooky and goofy stories that are perfect for young listeners during the Halloween season!

Having suffered from anxiety attacks since she was eight years old, creating monsters has become a sort of therapy for Marion Jones. When she sculpts and paints, her fingers don’t tingle, the heaviness lifts from her chest, and she can actually breathe. So instead of grabbing pizza and milkshakes after school like most other kids in South Haven, Marion holes up in her room, working away on her monsters. And it’s paid off because she’s just finished her first full-face mask: a gruesome sea monster she’s named Winston.

Alex thought he was done with witches. But when Natacha, the witch who held him captive for scary stories, appears again one night, Alex realizes he’s trapped in a nightmare—literally. She’s found a way to enter his dreams with a new, terrifying familiar named Simeon. And they once again want Alex to write. Transported to a story graveyard with best friend Yasmin, Alex will have to complete an original scary story each night.

Alexander Hitch was born on Halloween and has a strange connection to magic. He swears that something lives in his closet or maybe underneath his bed. The boy is misunderstood. No one believes him, and to make matters worse any and all talk of magic is banned - a law executed by his blockhead of a father. But the boy is special in more ways than even he suspects. When Alex discovers a ragged teddy bear by chance, he hopes for a descent night sleep. But the monster that haunts him grows brave and attacks. It threatens to devour him and the town on his approaching eighth birthday, which happens to be Halloween.

Jarred, Eric, and Vikki are three curious kids living on a quiet street—until one day, a mysterious neighbor moves into the old, creaky house next door. The kids are convinced their new neighbor, Old Man Mike, might be a real-life monster! Determined to solve the mystery, the trio embarks on a spooky, exciting adventure full of surprises. Armed with courage and curiosity, they sneak over to the house and find themselves caught in a world of strange noises, creaking doors, and shadowy figures. But as they explore deeper, they discover that things aren’t always what they seem.

Little Lobo is celebrating two big holidays this fall! On Halloween, Little Lobo and his friends dress up in costumes, trick-or-treat for candy, and share spooky stories. Then, everyone in the town prepares food, drinks, and other gifts and decorates the cemetery with ofrendas so they can enjoy Día de los Muertos with the spirits of the people they love. Join Little Lobo and his friends as they celebrate!

When her small town is rocked by a series of baby kidnappings, Teo vows to spend her summer break solving the mystery, and convinces her friend Logan—who would much rather spend his vacation relaxing—to help. Their search for answers soon leads them to the woods at the edge of town, and Teo fears some kind of supernatural creature might be behind the snatchings. What else could explain the creepy figure they see moving through the trees, or the bloodcurdling screams coming from the forest at dusk?

In this short story, the Teddy Defenders return, now living with Rick's little sister, Tiffany. But when they prepare for their nightly fun, they discover that Tiffany and Rick are in trouble - a ghost has invaded their school.

"The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom" is a delightful Halloween adventure perfect for young listeners! Meet Nicole, a little witch with bright red curly hair, her curious younger brother Noah, and their loyal black cat, Whiskers. When Nicole loses her magical broomstick on the eve of the big Halloween sky parade, the trio embarks on a whimsical journey to find it.

On a cool Halloween night in the small, festive town of Willow Creek, something magical happens—a spark from the moon brings Noah, a humble scarecrow, to life! Suddenly, he finds himself in the midst of a grand adventure with three spirited children, Vikki, Michael, and Wendy, and their curious cat, Whiskers. Together, they explore the town's enchanted streets filled with glowing Jack-o'-lanterns, whispering trees, and magical fountains. They meet friendly ghosts who share stories from Halloweens long ago and solve riddles from ancient trees, all while having the time of their lives.

I wrote “’Twas Halloween Night” with a mind towards how Dickens, in his great holiday story, makes sure both to comment on society and to suggest ways in which we, as its members, might make it better. Thus, Jorlyn’s experience, like Scrooge’s, leads her to a greater understanding of her human family and her responsibility to it. Years ago, when I first began working on the poem, I had in mind the need for my own little boy to be aware of, and sensitive to, the world around him.