Book Readings & Podcasts

Book Readings

Our carefully selected book readings not only bring the joy of holiday tales but also encourage language development, listening skills, and a sense of wonder. Listening to stories hones a child's ability to concentrate, as they follow the plot, characters, and details. This skill is beneficial in various aspects of their academic and personal lives. We hope your family enjoys these Halloween themed books as much as we do! 

If you love them so much, you want to add them to your home library, we've included Amazon links to grab them!

Room on the Broom

Room on the Broom

Great for 2-5 year olds

This fun family read-aloud is the perfect way to start Halloween celebrations and an ideal gift book. A sweetstory of quick wits, friendship, and inclusivity from the creators ofThe Gruffalo!

The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand!  Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom.  But is there room on the broom for so many friends?  And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?

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The Night Before Halloween

The Night Before Halloween

Great for ages 2-6

It's time for Halloween! Celebrate the holiday with this this family fun read-aloud, a delightful seasonal entry in Natasha Wing's best-selling series.

Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book by the author of The Night Before Easter? 

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The Runaway Pumpkin

The Runaway Pumpkin

Great for ages 2-6

A bumpin' thumpin' rhyming picture book about the delicious fate of a gigantic pumpkin on the run!

When Buck, Billy, and their little sister Lil spy the biggest pumpkin they've ever seen, they can't resist. Buck and Billy try to roll the pumpkin down the hill to show everyone, but it's too big! Before they know it, it's bumping and thumping and rolling down the hillside out of control. This read aloud Halloween treat is perfect for kids and families.

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Podcasts

We have carefully curated kid-centric Halloween-themed podcast/audiobook suggestions to enhance your child's listening experience with engaging, educational, and entertaining content.

Check out our handpicked selection of Halloween-themed podcasts—perfect for setting the mood with kid-friendly thrills, ghost stories, and festive fun! 🎃👻

Perfect for school car rides and sitting in car line, quiet time, or as a family listening activity, these podcasts are a delightful addition to your celebrations.

Unspookable

Unspookable on SpotifyAlso available to listen on Audible

If your family can’t get enough of myths and urban legends, Unspookable is for you.

Every week, host Elise Parisian looks into the history, psychology and power dynamics behind scary stories you’ve probably heard of. Recent episodes dove into Furbies, the Boogeyman and Friday the 13th. 

The Hollow

The Hollow was created to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and retell the story in a modern way.

This narrative podcast follows three sixth graders at Sleepy Hollow Middle School who find themselves on the trail of the Headless Horseman. 

After listening through the six episode narrative, listen to “season 2,” a narration of the original Sleepy Hollow.

If you want to take your Sleepy Hallow experience to the next level, read your kids the original story (or listen to a narration together!) and discuss how the two different versions are similar and different. 

The Hollow on SpotifyApple Podcast Link

Halloween Art & Travel

Some people love Halloween, but don’t want to listen to scary stories to celebrate. To focus more on the artistic side of Halloween, check out Halloween Art and Travel.

Episodes profile artists creating some of the best Halloween art there is and explores Halloween-centric destinations. Add some stops to your travel bucket list and find a new favorite artist. 

Halloween Art & Travel on Spotify
Apple Podcasts Link

Anything Ghost

The spookiest stories are ones that happen in the real world. The host of Anything Ghost show, Lex Whal, reads listener-submitted personal paranormal experiences and local ghost stories with added music and effects to bring the experience to the next level. 

Anything Ghost on Spotify
Apple Podcasts Link

The Creeping Hour

Here’s the perfect short anthology audio series for older kids and tweens. The Creeping Hour is hosted by the Creeps, three friends who listened to so many scary stories that they turned into monsters themselves.

This series is perfect for all ages and short enough to listen to in one night, making it perfect for a family night in. 

The Creeping Hour on Spotify
Apple Podcasts Link

R.L. Stine's Story Club

Recommend this podcast to any kid who can’t get enough of theGoosebumpsseries. In R.L. Stine’s Story Club, club president Ivy (voiced byModern Family’s Ariel Winter takes listeners through the bizarre and frightening world of R.L. Stine. 

R. L. Stine's Story Club on Spotify
Apple Podcasts Link

Welcome to Night Vale

Drop in for twice-monthly community updates from Night Vale, a fictional desert small town where every conspiracy theory is true.

This show has been ongoing since its inception in 2012, making it perfect for a lengthy binge listen if you have the time. Or, you can jump in on the current episode, and you’ll be up to speed in no time. 

Welcome to Night Vale on Spotify
Apple Podcasts Link

Snap Judgement presents: Spooked

Another recommendation for fans of real-life scary stories. Spooked is a podcast that tells true-life supernatural stories, told first-hand by the people who experienced them. New episodes drop weekly, so you’ll never have a shortage of scary stories. 

Snap Judgement presents: Spooked on Spotify
Apple Podcasts Link
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