How Many Sleeps ‘Til Halloween? by Laura Knowles Because what if the monster isn’t scary, after all…įrom USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Adam Wallace, this charming, funny tale will surely become a firm favorite. How to Catch a Monster by Adam WallaceĪ wonderfully illustrated book that little kids will love, How to Catch a Monster helps kids learn how to conquer their fears and overcome anxiety. The Best First Scary Stories for Kidsįor younger kids, snuggling up together on a dark night to read some creepy tales can make for a monstrously magical time! Here’s our pick of scary stories for the family’s youngest members that won’t cause any sleepless nights. Plus, the sense of accomplishment at the end-just like when we’ve ridden a thrills-and-spills rollercoaster-can even give children a boost to their levels of confidence and self-esteem.

It’s better to insist on waiting for a year or two (or even more) before allowing them to read a title they’re desperate to get their hands on but that you believe to be too adult.Īnd on the plus side, many experts believe that reading scary stories is a good way for kids to learn how to deal with fear in real-life settings. Read plenty of reviews, flick through the pages yourself, or ask other parents for their opinion if they have kids that have read the book.įor older kids and teens, things can be a little trickier, and it can be hard to know at what point it’s ok to give them free rein in a bookstore or library to make selections from the main section rather than confining them to the kids’ area.Īgain, you know your kids better than anyone else however, if in doubt, hold out. Use your instincts and trust your judgment: if this will be your child’s first experience with a ghost story, be sure that it won’t distress them, regardless of the age rating attached to it.

A well-chosen book, based on your knowledge of their child and what they can handle, and that’s of an appropriate age rating, is likely to offer fun thrills without crossing the line into content that could cause upset.

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Whether they’re a spooky story aficionado or this’ll be their first foray into a ghostly tale, we can help with a recommendation or two! Below you’ll find a curated list of the very best scary books for kids, complete with an age rating for each so that you can pick the perfect Halloween page-turner for your mini spook seeker! Contents: Fall has arrived, and ‘tis the season for all things spooky! With Halloween fast approaching, your kids may be even more interested in getting their hands on a creepy book to read as the nights draw in and the temperature outside drops.

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