Halloween Books for 2nd Graders

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Looking for a list of exciting Halloween Books for 2nd Graders? Look no further. I have a list of books that your kids will be super excited to read this fall.

Enjoy the season with more fun Halloween activities for kids.

Adding engaging books to your homeschool is an important part of teaching your kids to love reading and keep on learning outside of school.

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Fun Halloween Facts for Kids

Halloween is filled with interesting history and spooky traditions that have changed over time. Check out these fun facts to learn more about the holiday:

  • “Nuts” About Halloween – Candy wasn’t always part of Halloween, kids used to get nuts, fruit, and toys instead!
  • Black Cats – Black cats are considered good luck in some cultures, despite their spooky Halloween image.
  • Halloween Origins – The tradition of trick-or-treating dates back to medieval Europe called “souling.” They would ask for small cakes in exchange for prayers for the souls of the dead!

Want to get active or get some Halloween fun this fall? Grab one of these fun bean bag toss games or board games to get your kids playing and having fun together.

Aneco Halloween Bat Dart Board Sticky Balls Toys Games Spliceable Dart Board Kit for Halloween Toy Games, 1 Dart Board and 6 BallsAneco Halloween Bat Dart Board Sticky Balls Toys Games Spliceable Dart Board Kit for Halloween Toy Games, 1 Dart Board and 6 BallsBoooo-opolyBoooo-opolyAitok Halloween Carnival Game Halloween Party Games Bean Bag Toss Game for Kids and Adults, Carnival Party Tin Can Alley Game for Teens Holiday Indoor Outdoor Yard with 10 Tin Cans & 3 Bean BagsAitok Halloween Carnival Game Halloween Party Games Bean Bag Toss Game for Kids and Adults, Carnival Party Tin Can Alley Game for Teens Holiday Indoor Outdoor Yard with 10 Tin Cans & 3 Bean BagsAQUARIUS Peanuts Great Pumpkin Board Game - Peanuts Themed Board Game - Fun Family Holiday Gift for Kids and Adults - Officially Licensed Peanuts Comics and Show Merchandise & CollectiblesAQUARIUS Peanuts Great Pumpkin Board Game – Peanuts Themed Board Game – Fun Family Holiday Gift for Kids and Adults – Officially Licensed Peanuts Comics and Show Merchandise & CollectiblesHalloween Charades - the perfect Halloween Party Game - This Original Charades Game has characters like Count Dracula and more from your favorite Halloween Horror Movies and Halloween TV Shows!Halloween Charades – the perfect Halloween Party Game – This Original Charades Game has characters like Count Dracula and more from your favorite Halloween Horror Movies and Halloween TV Shows!AerWo Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss Games + 3 Bean Bags, Halloween Games for Kids Party Halloween DecorationsAerWo Pumpkin Bean Bag Toss Games + 3 Bean Bags, Halloween Games for Kids Party Halloween Decorations

 

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Little Learners Print & Go Activity Kit: Halloween

A fun-filled kit packed with spooky, easy-to-print activities for endless Halloween fun!

Bats and Spiders Bundle

This creepy-crawly bundle brings thrilling excitement with playful activities featuring bats and spiders!

More Halloween Activities

If you’re looking for more ways to keep the fun going, try these Halloween activities! From crafts to printables, these activities let kids embrace the spooky season through hands-on fun.

Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich
Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich
In this collection of 19 laugh-out-loud stories and poems, the author imagines the difficult parts about being a Halloween monster. Dracula needs a good tooth brushing, but what dentist wants to take that on? How about how hard it is for the Invisible Man to get a simple haircut? Kids will have a blast letting their imaginations run to silly places with these hilarious monster stories.
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The Widow's Broom
The Widow’s Broom
One strange day, a flying broom loses its abilities in mid-air, pitching the witch who was riding it into the garden of a widow-woman. The woman is kind to the witch, who lets her keep the broom as a thanks. The broom proves to be of some help around the house with the chores, but when the neighbors find out about its magical abilities, trouble begins to brew.
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Skulls!
Skulls!
This non-fiction introduction to skulls helps to allay any fears kids might have about bones or skeletons. After all, every person you’ve ever met carries around a skull inside their heads, including you!
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Pumpkin Island
Pumpkin Island
What would happen if Elkader, Iowa suddenly began to grow a pumpkin on every street corner? What if the pumpkins started to grow out of the buildings? Through the cracks in the sidewalk? In this story, the author imagines what would happen to his real-life town if the pumpkins on Pumpkin Island took over the streets.
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The Hallo-Wiener
The Hallo-Wiener
All of Oscar’s friends make fun of him for being a weiner dog, and he feels like the teasing is about to get a lot worse now that his mom is making him wear a hot dog costume for Halloween. But when trouble strikes and Oscar is the only one who can save the day, he proves that little dogs can do great things too!
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I Need My Monster
I Need My Monster
One dark night, a boy named Ethan checks for his monster, Gabe, under his bed. Instead of a monster, he finds a note: “Gone fishing. Back in a week.” Devastated, Ethan begins interviewing other monsters to see if they are up for the job in Gabe’s absence.
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Crankenstein
Crankenstein
Fear Crankenstein, the grumpiest monster of them all! This monster might look like a normal boy, but when something doesn’t go his way, Crankenstein appears with all the moodiness he can muster!
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The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
One sad little ghost wishes he was a plain sheet like his other friends, instead of a colorful quilt. He can’t whirl and twirl with as much ease as the others, and when he tries to fly he quickly overheats. But one Halloween, this little ghost is exactly what’s needed for a special mission, and he realizes it’s wonderful to be yourself!
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Trick or Treat on Scary Street
Trick or Treat on Scary Street
Roam around the neighborhood for some candies
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The Witches
The Witches
Celebrate the thrills and chills of the season with this unforgettable trip down Scary Street!
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Halloween short stories for kids aged 6-10
Halloween short stories for kids aged 6-10
Your kids will enjoy listening to scary but super fun books!
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Happy Halloween, Fiona
Happy Halloween, Fiona
It’s Halloween, and Fiona wants to share all the fun with her little brother Fritz. But Fritz isn’t so sure. It is so dark. And what are those scary screeches and growls all around the zoo?
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I hope you enjoyed this post! If you’re looking for a book to read with your child for Halloween, I recommend some of these titles above, which are perfect for 2nd graders and young children.

I'm a homeschooling mother to four and I share educational printables and activities to help homeschoolers make learning science fun and engaging!

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