Book Series · 4 Books

Tap the Magic Tree Books

In order from Tap the Magic Tree to The Hidden Rainbow.

Children tap, shake, count, blow, and turn pages to help trees, stars, seeds, flowers, and rainbows transform across four interactive nature books.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 19, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Tap the Magic Tree Books

These four interactive picture books are not officially numbered and each stands alone. Publication order begins with Tap the Magic Tree, followed by Touch the Brightest Star, Plant the Tiny Seed, and The Hidden Rainbow.

Sources: Christie Matheson: Tap the Magic Tree, Christie Matheson: HarperCollins picture books.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The books imitate app-like cause and effect using only page turns and reader gestures. They work well for read-aloud participation, counting practice, observation, and conversations about seasons and plant life.

The tone is calm and encouraging, with no violence or frightening content. Young readers are invited to slow down, predict what will change, and notice details in the natural world.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$958

Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Tap the Magic Tree

By Christie Matheson

Help a tree transform through the seasons with taps and shakes.

42 pages

5.6/7 Bookroo

$9.99Save 4%

Board book

Summary: In 'Tap the Magic Tree,' a bare tree awaits your touch to awaken its seasonal magic. With each tap, shake, and wiggle, watch leaves sprout, blossoms bloom, and apples grow. This interactive journey invites young readers to explore nature's wonders, transforming a simple tree into a vibrant spectacle. What surprises will your touch reveal next?

The complete set

Tap the Magic Tree Series

4 books · Published 2013–2020

Series

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$958

Tap the Magic Tree

Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Help a tree transform through the seasons with taps and shakes.

Series

Sale price

$958

Touch the Brightest Star

Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Discover the magic of the night sky in an interactive bedtime journey.

Series

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$1797

Plant the Tiny Seed

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover the magic of growing a garden with just a tap and a clap.

Series

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$1899

The Hidden Rainbow

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Help a bee find hidden colors in a garden to make flowers bloom.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Tap the Magic Tree series?

There are 4 books in the Tap the Magic Tree series. It began with Tap the Magic Tree in 2013, and the newest book, The Hidden Rainbow, was published in 2020.