Trace Then Color: Cartoon Halloween Characters

About this book

A Spooky All-Ages Tracing and Coloring Book!

Trace Then Color: Cartoon Halloween Characters is the perfect way for kids to celebrate the spooky season while practicing their drawing skills. This fun and engaging activity book is packed with 50 hand-drawn Halloween characters to trace and color, making it a fantastic tool for young artists who love all things festive, silly, and a little spooky.

Fun, Friendly, and Spooky (But Never Too Scary!)

Inside, kids will discover a cast of playful Halloween icons designed in a lighthearted cartoon style. From silly skeletons and goofy goblins to mischievous mummies and cheerful vampires, every page offers a character that sparks creativity without being too frightening for young children. This makes the book a great fit for kids of all ages—perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school artists who want a safe and fun introduction to Halloween drawing.

Learn by Tracing

Tracing is one of the best ways for children to build confidence in their artistic skills. By following each outline, kids develop hand-eye coordination, improve their fine motor skills, and gain a better understanding of how shapes come together to create characters. Once the tracing is complete, the fun continues with coloring—allowing kids to make each monster, witch, or ghost their own. Whether they stick to traditional Halloween colors or invent bold new palettes, the end result is a page full of creativity.

What’s Inside

• 50 original, hand-drawn illustrations by author and illustrator Kevin Coulston—no AI art or generic stock images.
• A wide variety of characters including:
  • Mummies
  • Skeletons
  • Frankenstein-inspired monsters
  • Goblins
  • Vampires
  • Werewolves
  • Witches
  • Ghosts
  • Jack-o’-lanterns
  • And many more Halloween surprises!
• Each page offers both tracing and coloring opportunities, for double the fun.

Creative Fun for the Whole Family

This book is ideal for children ages 3 and up, but it’s also a wonderful activity for siblings, parents, or grandparents to enjoy alongside their kids. Whether it’s used as a quiet indoor activity, a classroom art project, or a festive party activity, Trace Then Color: Cartoon Halloween Characters encourages kids to slow down, focus, and enjoy the creative process.

Part of the Trace Then Color Series Trace Then Color: Cartoon Halloween Characters is part of Kevin Coulston’s growing Art Books for Kids collection, which includes dozens of themed titles like Trace Then Color: Baby Animals, Trace Then Color: Goofy Faces, Trace Then Color: Mutant Animals, and more. Each book is thoughtfully designed to help kids learn the basics of drawing while having fun with themes they love.

Why Parents and Kids Love It

• Original Artwork: Every character is drawn by hand by Kevin Coulston, giving the book a personal, authentic feel.
• Easy to Use: Tracing is approachable for even the youngest artists, while older kids can challenge themselves by adding extra details.
• Reusable Fun: Each page is single-sided, so markers won’t bleed through, and pages can be removed to share, display, or frame.
• Seasonal Excitement: Perfect for October, but fun for kids who love Halloween any time of year.

If your child loves drawing, coloring, and the magic of Halloween, they’ll love this book. Give them the gift of creativity with Trace Then Color: Cartoon Halloween Characters—a spooky, silly, and screen-free activity book they’ll enjoy again and again.