“At the edge of town lives a clever girl with a spooky problem: Her house is haunted! Luckily, she happens to be a witch and knows a little something about taking care of ghosts. Will they be Dhegdheer’s next meal or will their virtue save them and help bring an end to Dhegdheer’s reign of terror?” (Amazon) Ghosts in the House! By Kazuno Kohar A widow and her young son try to escape her. “In this hair-raising cautionary tale from Somalia, the Hargega Valley is plagued by the monstrous Dhegdheer, who gobbles up anyone unlucky enough to cross her path. “When these two curious elephant kids get themselves trapped in an isolated cavern, they stumble upon the ancient ghost of a great Maharaja, the king! Instead of being afraid of the ghost, Babu and Bina make a bargain – and that’s where the fun begins! This colorful, imaginative picture book, brings a fresh set of characters to life in a story that highlights Indian History with a ghostly adventure, combining the spirit of The Polar Express by Chris Van, Matilda by Roald Dahl and family fun of Robert Munsch books!” (Goodreads) Dhegdheer, a Scary Somali Folktale by Marian A.
For Kids Who Enjoy Picture Books Babu and Bina at the Ghost Party by P. While supernatural tales help children expand their imagination, other stories about misfit monsters can help kids accept those who are “different.” In this list of 50 must-read scary children’s books for kids of all ages, you’ll find picture books, early readers and chapter books, and middle grade novels, poetry, and graphic novels to chill and thrill.īook descriptions generously supplied by publishers and condensed or edited when necessary. Creepy stories for kids can help young ones learn new skills and cope with fear and anxiety. Coleman accompany the tales in this frightful mashup that reads like a contemporary Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.īoo! Kids of all ages love scary children’s books that explore the spooky side of life. A glow-in-the-dark cover and thirteen eerie full-page illustrations by award-winning artist Sarah J. because if you don’t, you might not ever wake up again. Everyday objects suddenly become menacing and familiar spaces turn sinister.
Or is there something more eerie going on? Debut author Josh Allen masterfully concocts horror in the most innocent of places. They’re just thirteen ordinary kids in thirteen ordinary towns.
This list of scary children’s books is sponsored by Holiday House.
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