Halloween is a great time to introduce spooky and fun books to the classroom. Whether you’re looking for picture books or chapter books, here are 20 of the best Halloween books for classroom shelves:

1. “Room on the Broom” by Julia Donaldson
2. “The Hallo-wiener” by Dav Pilkey
3. “Big Pumpkin” by Erica Silverman
4. “The Little Old Lady Who Wasn’t Afraid of Anything” by Linda Williams
5. “Ghosts in the House!” by Kazuno Kohara
6. “Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich” by Adam Rex
7. “Creepy Carrots!” by Aaron Reynolds
8. “The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin” by Joe Troiano
9. “The Witch of Blackbird Pond” by Elizabeth George Speare
10. “Strega Nona’s Harvest” by Tomie dePaola
11. “Pumpkin Trouble” by Jan Thomas
12. “Scary, Scary Halloween” by Eve Bunting
13. “The Little Shop of Monsters” by R.L. Stine
14. “The Dark” by Lemony Snicket
15. “The Widow’s Broom” by Chris Van Allsburg
16. “The Best Halloween Ever” by Barbara Robinson
17. “The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree” by Stan and Jan Berenstain
18. “Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins” by James Dean
19. “The Witch Next Door” by Norman Bridwell
20. “Halloween Hustle” by Charlotte Gunnufson

These books offer a mix of spooky and playful tales that will engage students and get them into the Halloween spirit. From witches and ghosts to pumpkins and monsters, these 20 books are perfect for filling your classroom shelves with Halloween-themed stories. So grab a book and get ready for some Halloween fun!