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26 Bewitching Children’s Books About Witches

children's books about witches

July 13, 2022 //  by Jill Webb

In these stories about witches and magical worlds, children will read about all different kinds of wonderful witches! These magical books tell witchy stories, from funny and silly to classic tales and somewhat spooky stories!

The list of 26 includes books for ages of children from babies to upper elementary.

1. Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest by Phoebe Wahl

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A charming story about a friendly witch who helps out the animals if the forest. A book series of 4 stories, each representing a season and a different adventure with colorful illustrations!

Learn More: Amazon

2. I Want to Be a Witch by Ian Cunliffe

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In this witch book, a little girl talks about how she wants to be a witch when she grows up. She goes through all the qualities she wants and doesn't want as a witch.

Learn More: Amazon

3. Grandpa's Witched Up Christmas by James Flora

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Grandpa runs into three raggedy witches with magical abilities on his way home through the woods! Follow grandpa on his adventures in this tall tale about his encounter with witches!

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4. Evie and the Truth About Witches by John Martz

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A wonderful book for children that teaches about stereotypes...with a twist ending! Evie goes to the library looking for spooky stories to scare her...the librarian suggests, "The Truth About Witches". What she finds out will surprise her!

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5. Where's the Witch? by Nosy Crow

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An adorable board book for little ones! This search and find book has felt flaps for babies or toddlers to find the image.

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6. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

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Coming in both board book and paperback, this funny picture book is one of friendship and adventure!

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7. The Sweetest Witch Around by Alison McGhee

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A story about two witch children who are sisters. The younger one learns about candy the human children eat and in her curiosity, leads both of them into mischief!

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8. Piggie Pie! by Margie Palatini

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A gorgeous book with great paintings for illustrations, it makes for a wonderful read-aloud. This funny story tells of a witch who wants to make piggie pie so she sets off to the farm...only to find out the pigs are disguised!

Learn More: Amazon

9. The Widow's Broom by Chris Van Allsburg

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With detailed illustrations, this class picture book follows a regular woman and a witch's broom. It is a magical story where a witch leaves her broom behind and the woman, thinking it is a regular broom, begins to use it...until she realizes it's no ordinary broom!

Learn More: Amazon

10. Zip! Zoom! On A Broom! by Teri Sloat

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An adorable counting story with fun illustrations! A classic picture book, it has students practice counting to 10 in a fun way!

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11. Winnie and Wilbur: The Monster Mystery by Valerie Thomas

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A silly story with great illustrations, this picture book is from a bestselling series. Follow along in any of the Winnie and Wilbur books for whacky stories of this beloved witch and her cat!

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12. The Curious Little Witch by Lieve Baeten

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Lizzy, a curious little witch, crashes into an attic. Stuck there without a broom, she learns of different types of witch magic from the older witches she encounters as she explores the house.

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13. The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches by Alice Low

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A great leveled reader for beginner readers, this story tells about the worst witch - one that is scared of other witches - specifically her sisters! She learns that she has a special skill though...will she be able to out witch them?

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14. No Such Thing as a Witch by Ruth Chew

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This book is for children who are more advanced readers. Nora and Tad, who are brother and sister, are curious about their neighbor and all her animals. Is there powerful magic brewing? Or are there no such thing as witches?

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15. Whoosh! Went the Witch by Julia Donaldson

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An interactive board book that is appropriate for toddlers or younger. This cute book has children pressing a "whoosh" button to interact with the story.

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16. Strega Nona by Tomie DePaolo

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A classic story for children of all ages, that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. This Italian grandma witch leaves her magical pot behind when Big Anthony is watching her house. Deciding he's hungry, Big Anthony tries some magic of his own...

Learn More: Amazon

17. It's Raining Bats & Frogs by Rebecca Colby

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The annual witch parade is about to start, but it is raining! Delia, a young witch, tried to solve the problem by turning the raindrops into cats and dogs...then into hats and clogs...and again into bats and frogs. But NOTHING works! Will she be able to solve the problem?

Learn More: Amazon

18. Lots of Cats by E. Dee Taylor

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With beautiful illustrations, this adorable board book is sure to please any witch (or cat) lover. Margaret tries to brew up a potion to make some friends. She makes some cats...lots and lots of cats! This spells trouble! What will she do?!

Learn More: Amazon

19. The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom by Temre Beltz

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For older child readers, from 3rd to 5th grade, this book follows Birdie a witch orphan. A tale of fantasy and finding friendship in an unexpected place is a nice addition to any reader interested in witches and magic.

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20. Only A Witch Can Fly by Alison McGhee

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A super cute poem that tells about the perseverance of a non-witch who so badly wants to fly! On Halloween, dressed as a witch with a cat by her side, she hops on her broom and....falls. Will she reach her goal to fly...or can only witches fly?

Learn More: Amazon

21. The Pomegranate Witch by Denise Doyen

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A beautiful pomegranate tree is ripe with fruit and the neighborhood children want to eat it! BUT it's not theirs - the owner and old witchy neighbor who protects the tree. Follow the funny rhyming story to find out if they succeed..or if the witch is just too tricky!

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22. The Witches by Roald Dahl

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Grandmama is always telling stories of witches - and no ordinary witches, but who dislike children! But her grandson thinks it's all a tale...that is until he meets a real witch!

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23. Boo-La-La Witch Spa by Samantha Berger

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A cute and silly book that uses fun rhyming to tell a story about after Halloween night for witches. After a hard night's work, where do they head? The spa, of course!

Learn More: Amazon

24. Clever Little Witch by  Mượn Thị Văn

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An adorable picture book of the magical land of Mai Mai Island, where Linh lives with her brother Baby Phu. With vibrant illustrations, the story tells about a little witch and her annoying little brother who she tries everything to get rid of!

Learn More: Amazon

25. The Witches Supermarket by Susan Meddaugh

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Martha dressed as a witch on Halloween night, along with her dog (dressed as a cat), accidentally enters a witch market! Follow her as she makes her way through the odd market, clearly selling items made for witches, and see if she makes it out ok!

Learn More: Amazon

26. Wanda's Words Got Stuck by Lucy Rowland

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A cute story about being shy and finding the courage to speak up. Wanda is a VERY shy witch who can't talk at school. She meets another witch, Flo, and realizes she's not the only one who is shy. But will she be able to speak up to say a spell to save the school?

Learn More: Amazon

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