The Spooky Stuff for Halloween series · 3 books · 3 ways to draw

Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween

50 grid drawings by cartoonist Kevin Coulston. Not sure it’s the right one? Compare all 3 Spooky Stuff for Halloween books below and pick the best fit for your kid’s age.

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Three ways to draw the same characters

Trace Then Color

Ages 3+
Example page from Trace Then Color: Spooky Stuff for Halloween

Follow a dotted outline, then color it in. Best for little hands just learning to hold a pencil.

  • Preschool and pre-K
  • No reading needed
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How to Draw

Ages 5+
Example page from How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween

Every character is built step by step, with a light gray outline of the finished drawing to follow. Kids learn to build drawings from simple shapes.

  • Kindergarten to grade 5
  • Builds real drawing skills
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Draw by Grid

Ages 5+ · this book
Example page from Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween

Copy one square at a time to get the proportions just right. Great for kids who like puzzles.

  • Grades K to 5
  • Teaches proportion and focus
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About this book

Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween

Spooky season just got more creative! Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween is a fun and beginner-friendly drawing book that teaches kids how to draw their favorite Halloween characters using the classic grid method. With simple step-by-step instructions, children can learn how to break big, complicated drawings into smaller, easy-to-manage pieces. By the time they finish, they’ll have created their very own spooky masterpieces—just in time for Halloween!

Inside this book, kids will discover 50 different Halloween characters to draw, including:

  • Witches with tall pointy hats
  • Friendly yet goofy zombies
  • Classic vampires with capes and fangs
  • Werewolves howling at the moon
  • Candy monsters with silly faces
  • Mummies wrapped in bandages
  • Trick-or-treaters in fun costumes
  • Ghosts, goblins, and skeletons
  • Jack-O’-Lanterns with glowing smiles
  • …and much more!

Every page was hand-drawn by Kevin Coulston, the author and illustrator of the Art Books for Kids series, which includes more than 80 titles. None of the artwork is computer-generated or AI-created. Each drawing was carefully designed to be fun, approachable, and rewarding for kids ages 6 and up.

Why Choose the Grid Method?

The grid method is a time-tested way to learn how to draw. Instead of trying to copy a whole picture at once, kids divide it into squares and focus on one square at a time. This makes each drawing less overwhelming, easier to follow, and much more enjoyable. Along the way, children develop:

  • Observation skills – noticing shapes, lines, and proportions
  • Patience and focus – breaking big tasks into smaller steps
  • Drawing confidence – seeing their skills improve page by page

A Perfect Halloween Activity Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween makes a great seasonal activity book for kids who love to draw. It’s perfect for:

  • Classroom and art projects
  • Halloween parties and events
  • Screen-free fun at home
  • Building artistic skills while celebrating the spooky season

Kids can complete their drawings and then color them in for double the creative fun. By the end, they’ll have a whole collection of Halloween artwork that they made themselves.

Part of the Art Books for Kids Series

This book is part of Kevin Coulston’s Art Books for Kids series, which includes How to Draw, Trace Then Color, and Draw by Grid titles across dozens of themes. From unicorns and robots to dinosaurs and monsters, these books have helped thousands of kids discover the joy of drawing through fun, step-by-step activities.

Give your child a creative way to celebrate Halloween! With witches, zombies, goblins, mummies, and more, Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween is the perfect blend of spooky fun and artistic learning.

Try pages from this book

These are original interior pages. Open a full-size JPG to print, or download a copy for your next drawing session.

Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween — interior sample 1
Blank Halloween Grid Drawing Worksheet
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Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween — interior sample 2
Skull-Headed Character Grid Drawing
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Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween — interior sample 3
Cartoon Witch Grid Drawing
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More inside the book

Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween: free printable activity pageDraw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween: free printable activity page 2DRAW YOUR SPOOKY - GRID

Try the free Halloween pages

Sample this book’s art format with the original Halloween activity sheets, or download the full free collection.

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Free pages from this book

These characters are also in this book. Try drawing them step by step with a free page from How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween.

Compare the Spooky Stuff for Halloween books

Trace Then Color: Spooky Stuff for HalloweenHow to Draw: Spooky Stuff for HalloweenDraw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween
StyleTrace and colorStep-by-step lessonsGrid drawing
Ages3+5+5+
Drawings505050
Pages106106106
PublishedSep 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025
ISBN-13979-8263669829979-8269858142979-8263859787
AmazonAmazonBuy on Amazon
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Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween

50 characters to draw by grid.
One book.

Copy one square at a time and every drawing comes out just right. Ages 5 and up.

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✓ Paperback, 106 pages✓ Ships from Amazon✓ Hand-drawn, no AI
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