Bats and Spiders immediately pop into my head when I think of Halloween. Bats and Spiders are kind of like the animals of Halloween and my kids are ALL about animals of any kind.
Whether you think they are creepy or fascinating, bats and spiders make a fun topic for a story time or themed unit. There are so many different directions to go in for both.
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If you are joining us for our A Read A Day challenge this month or want a list to bring with you to the library – below is a link to this month’s FREE printable book list (scroll to the bottom of the page linked to access printables!)
Bat and Spider Printable Booklist
Whether you are prepping story time for the library or circle time in a classroom or looking for fun Halloween activities to do at home, I have you covered! Below are Spider and Bat books to read aloud and fun extension activities to do afterwards for a full day or week or Halloween Bat and Spider themed fun.
Spider Books and Activities
Read:
The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle
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Aaaarrgghh! Spider! by Lydia Monks
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Sylvie
by Jean Reidy and Lucy Ruth Cummins
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Anansi the Spider by Gerald McDermott
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Miss Spider’s Tea Party by David Kirk
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Luigi: The Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten
by Michelle Knudsen
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Sing:
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
Play, Make, and Learn:
- Very Busy Spider Story Time & Sensory Bin from My Storytime Corner
- Spider Snack from Primary Playground
- DIY Spider Costume from Pink Stripey Socks
- Spider Sensory Rice Bin from My Bored Toddler
- Life Cycle of a Spider Coding Activity from JDaniel 4’s Mom
- The Very Busy Spider Counting Activity from School Time Snippets
Also Read: New Halloween Books for Kids age 3-10
Bats Books and Activities
Read:
If I Had a Vampire Bat
by Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow
This is the newest addition to their pet wish series. In this one the rhyming text and humorous illustrations imagine what it would be like to have a vampire bat as a pet, especially around Halloween. It is playful, only slightly spooky, and tons of fun to read aloud. I love the adorable illustrations – yes, apparently vampire bats can be seriously cute – and how the text often leaves a little space for the reader to fill in what they think might come next. A great Halloween read aloud.
Bats at the Library by Brian Lies
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It’s Raining Bats & Frogs by Rebecca Colby
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The Secret Life of Little Brown Bat by Laurence Pringle
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NOTE: Find More Bat Themed Books – nonfiction and early chapter books on the Printable List!
Sing:
- 5 Little Bats from Kiboomers
Play, Make, and Learn:
- Halloween Bat Shape Craft from JDaniel 4’s Mom
- Kid Books and Activities about Bats and the Moon from KCEdventures
- Bat Headband Halloween Craft from Fantastic Fun and Learning
- Bat Number Treasure Hunt from Inspiration Laboratories
- Flying Bat Window Silhouettes from Mommy Evolution
- Top 10 Spooky Bat Crafts for Kids from Sunshine Whispers
