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

How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween

50 step-by-step drawing lessons 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+ · this book
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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+
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

How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween

Get ready for a frightfully fun drawing adventure! How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween is packed with 50 step-by-step drawing lessons that teach kids how to draw all kinds of funny, friendly, and spooky Halloween characters.

From mischievous witches and goofy goblins to candy monsters, skeletons, mummies, and vampires, this book turns all your favorite Halloween icons into fun, kid-friendly drawings. Each lesson breaks down into six simple steps, showing young artists exactly how to create expressive cartoon characters—perfect for ages 5 and up.

Whether your child loves haunted houses, jack-o’-lanterns, or trick-or-treaters, they’ll have a blast bringing this spooky collection to life.

What’s Inside

  • 50 step-by-step drawing lessons featuring Halloween classics like witches, werewolves, zombies, and ghosts.
  • Easy-to-follow visual instructions that help kids build confidence as they draw each character.
  • Fun and imaginative designs that inspire creativity and storytelling.
  • A great screen-free activity for classrooms, art clubs, or cozy fall days at home.

Each page includes clear examples of how to build characters from basic shapes—no tracing or prior drawing experience required. Kids will learn to draw spooky faces, haunted props, and silly Halloween creatures, one line at a time.

Part of the Art Books for Kids Series

This title is part of Kevin Coulston’s popular Art Books for Kids collection, which includes How to Draw, Trace Then Color, and Draw by Grid editions of the same themes. That means kids can enjoy the spooky fun in whatever way fits their skill level best:

  • How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween – Learn step-by-step drawing with six stages per character.
  • Trace Then Color: Spooky Stuff for Halloween – Perfect for younger artists who love tracing and coloring.
  • Draw by Grid: Spooky Stuff for Halloween – Ideal for developing spatial awareness and observation skills.

Each format includes 50 original characters designed to make learning to draw fun, imaginative, and accessible for everyone.

A Perfect Halloween Gift for Creative Kids

Whether you’re looking for a classroom activity, a fall art project, or a gift for your favorite young artist, How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween makes a wonderful seasonal addition to any collection. Kids will love following the easy instructions, coloring their completed drawings, and showing off their Halloween creations.

Book Features:

  • 50 original Halloween-themed drawing lessons
  • Step-by-step visual guides with clear examples
  • Fun for ages 5+
  • Great for classrooms, parties, or home art time
  • Encourages creativity, observation, and fine motor skills
  • Hand-drawn art by cartoonist Kevin Coulston

Learn to draw ghosts, goblins, candy monsters, skeletons, and so much more!

If your child loves Halloween, funny monsters, or creative art projects, they’ll love learning with How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween—a book designed to inspire imagination, develop drawing confidence, and make art time feel like Halloween fun every day of the year.

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

How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween — interior sample 1
How to Draw a One-Eyed Monster
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How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween — interior sample 2
How to Draw a Cartoon Bat
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More inside the book

How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween: free printable activity pageHow to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween: free printable activity page 2How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween: free printable activity page 3

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

Two pages from this book are free to print. Each one shows a Halloween character in six easy steps.

Draw and write with this book

Free directed drawing and writing worksheets made from pages in this book, each with a kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd–3rd grade writing page. See all 126 sets.

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
AmazonBuy on AmazonAmazon
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How to Draw: Spooky Stuff for Halloween

50 cool things to draw.
One book.

Each one is drawn step by step, with a gray outline of the finished drawing to follow. Ages 5 and up.

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