Halloween stories for kids — free, with illustrations

When Hansel and Gretel get lost in a dark forest and stumble upon a house made of candy, they must rely on their wits and their bond as siblings. By trusting each other, they outsmart a wicked witch and find their way home with a newfound courage.

While exploring a British castle, siblings Leo and Mia find a hidden room inhabited by Sir Barnaby, a friendly ghost knight. He reveals that true knighthood wasn't about fighting, but about kindness and helping others, changing the children's perspective on history forever.

Six pets with very different physical traits are captured by an evil witch who wants to use their unique features for a potion. By combining their individual strengths—like the parrot's flight and the hamster's small size—they work together to orchestrate a daring escape.

Six animal friends use their special skills to escape from a mean witch's cage and learn that being different makes them a great team.

Celestina, a wicked witch, uses her cats Sempronio and Parmeno, transformed into children, to lure kids to her 'Candy House' on Halloween. Melibea and Calisto fall into the trap, but Calisto, with bravery, and Melibea, with her magic, manage to escape and alert the town about the danger.

When a curious little witch discovers a magical book that unlocks the elements of a fairy tale, she sets off on a gentle adventure to find her missing friend and learn the magic of kindness and courage.

A group of friends faces their fears and visits the Haunted House, where they encounter a supposed ghost but discover it's just a white sheet blown by the wind, showing that even the scariest legends may not be so scary after all.

Mateo, Sofía, and Lucía start preschool and discover a Magic Boat that takes them to the Island of Fun. Through games, costumes, and the company of their teachers, they learn about friendship and the importance of imagination, turning each day into an adventure.

Sofia and Tomas attend Foggia Company's Halloween Bash, a party full of lights, music, and adrenaline. They experience the magic of the night, learning that joy and energy are more important than perfection. In the end, they take unforgettable memories and the promise of returning.

On Halloween 2026 at the Funtastik theme park, a group of friends and superheroes must overcome internal conflict after Flash is injured in a race. Trapped inside a magical obsidian castle, they realize that only by combining their unique strengths and ending their arguments can they defeat the castle's mechanical guardians.

When the Grand Prize Pumpkin goes missing during the Halloween festival at a school in Arboleas, three friends—a wizard, a witch, and a dinosaur—team up to solve the mystery. They follow a trail of seeds to the library, only to discover a heartwarming secret involving the school's staff and a family of tiny mice.

Mateo, a curious boy, discovers a ghost in the attic of his school. With the help of the principal, he calls the Ghost Hunters to free the ghost, Don Remigio, who was trapped by an old key. The Ghost Hunters manage to free Don Remigio, restoring joy to the school.

When a kind young girl befriends a frog, she discovers that he is really a prince cursed by an evil witch, and together they find a way to break the spell.

When a kind princess falls into a deep, peaceful sleep, a kind witch and a brave prince work together to awaken her with love and courage.

Snoopy loses his favorite bone and, with the help of Woodstock and his friends, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Linus, searches the whole garden for it. After questioning everyone, Snoopy follows Linus's advice and Woodstock finds the bone near the pumpkin patch, ending the adventure with joy and gratitude.

In a town marked by abandonment and misery, a boy named Mateo befriends the ghost of an old farmer. Together, through music and hope, they transform a withered field into a magical crystal field, bringing life and joy back to their community.