Two New Halloween Activity Books for Kids
I’m really excited to share not just one, but two brand new releases in my Art Books for Kids series—just in time for the spooky season! I’ve created Trace Then Color: Spooky Stuff for Halloween and Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween. Both books are packed full of Halloween characters, creatures, and silly monsters, and they make perfect Halloween Activity Books for Kids who love to draw, color, and create.
In this post, I’ll walk you through what makes these books special, how they fit into my larger series, and why they’re such great screen-free options for families during the Halloween season.
Trace Then Color: Spooky Stuff for Halloween
The first new release is Trace Then Color: Spooky Stuff for Halloween, which was designed for kids who enjoy tracing as a way to build confidence in their drawing skills. Tracing is a simple but powerful activity because it helps children improve their hand-eye coordination, practice control, and learn shapes step by step. Once they trace the characters, they can bring them to life with color.
This book includes a wide range of Halloween favorites, such as:
- Witches flying with pointy hats
- Goofy zombies stumbling along
- Classic vampires with big capes
- Werewolves ready to howl
- Trick-or-treaters in silly costumes
- Candy monsters, ghosts, and goblins
- Skeletons, jack-o’-lanterns, and mummies
Every page is hand-drawn by me, Kevin Coulston, with no AI art or computer-generated shortcuts. I wanted this to feel like a collection of imaginative characters that kids could truly connect with, and that’s why each drawing has my own style built in. For kids who might feel nervous about drawing on their own, tracing makes the process fun, easy, and rewarding.
Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween
The second new book is Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween, which uses the time-tested grid method to help kids learn how to draw. By breaking a drawing into squares, children only have to focus on one small section at a time. This makes the process feel less intimidating and more achievable.
Inside, kids will find the same spooky cast of characters as in the tracing book—witches, vampires, mummies, trick-or-treaters, candy monsters, skeletons, ghosts, goblins, and more—but in a grid format that guides them through building the drawing square by square.
This method is fantastic for teaching observation, patience, and proportion, and it’s a great next step for kids who want a little more challenge than tracing. They can also color in their finished drawings, doubling the fun.
Why These Books Are Great Halloween Activity Books for Kids
Both of these new titles were made with the Halloween season in mind, but they’re also designed to be timeless fun. When people search for Halloween Activity Books for Kids, they’re usually looking for something that’s both entertaining and enriching. That’s exactly what these books deliver.
Here are a few reasons why these titles stand out as some of the best Halloween Activity Books for Kids:
- Creative and hands-on: Kids aren’t just coloring—they’re actively learning how to draw.
- Screen-free fun: Perfect for parents who want an alternative to tablets or TV.
- Skill building: Tracing and grid drawing both develop fine motor skills and artistic confidence.
- Spooky but fun: The characters are playful and cartoon-like, never too scary for young artists.
Whether your child is brand new to drawing or has been sketching for a while, they’ll find activities here that match their skill level. Tracing provides the perfect entry point, and grid drawing adds a fun challenge for older or more adventurous kids.
How These Fit Into My Art Books for Kids Series
These new Halloween releases join my growing Art Books for Kids series, which now includes more than 75 titles. Over the years, I’ve created drawing books on themes like unicorns, mermaids, fairies, robots, dinosaurs, animals, food monsters, aliens, and so much more. Each book is designed to give kids a fun and approachable way to practice drawing, coloring, and creative thinking.
Many of my books come in multiple formats—How to Draw, Trace Then Color, and Draw by Grid—so that kids can choose the style that works best for them. Some children love step-by-step guides, others prefer tracing, and some enjoy the challenge of the grid method. Having all of these options means there’s something for everyone.
By adding Halloween-themed books to the collection, I wanted to give families seasonal options that feel festive but still fit right into the larger series.
A Seasonal Treat Without the Sugar
Halloween is often thought of in terms of candy, costumes, and pumpkins—but for kids who love to be creative, these new books offer a treat of a different kind. They make great gifts, party activities, or just something fun to do on a cool October afternoon. Parents and teachers looking for Halloween Activity Books for Kids will appreciate how these books keep children engaged in something that’s both fun and beneficial for their development.
Plus, once the season is over, these books don’t lose their charm. Kids can continue to draw zombies, vampires, goblins, and other creatures all year long.
Final Thoughts
Releasing Trace Then Color: Spooky Stuff for Halloween and Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween has been a blast, and I can’t wait for kids everywhere to start using them. They combine everything I love about making art books—hand-drawn characters, approachable activities, and a focus on creativity—while celebrating one of the most playful holidays of the year.
If you’re searching for fun, creative, and screen-free Halloween Activity Books for Kids, these new releases are a perfect choice. Whether your child prefers tracing or grid drawing, both books provide hours of entertainment and learning. And best of all, they’re part of a much larger series, so the drawing fun doesn’t stop when Halloween ends.
Kevin Coulston is an accomplished cartoonist, animator, and writer. He is the author and illustrator of over 80 (and still counting) children’s drawing books available here on FirstArtBooks.com. Kevin has also authored numerous kid-friendly comic book series, including “Dylan McVillain: A Super Villain with the Best Intentions” and “The Adventures of a 4th Grade Space Captain,” along with the Children’s Picture Book series “Alexis and the T-Rexes.”
