Books About Spells

The Best Spells Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about spells? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Spells

Bed-Knob and Broomstick
Sale price
$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1957

Bed-Knob and Broomstick

By Mary Norton, Erik Blegvad (Illustrator)

Three kids, a witch-in-training, and a flying bed spell unforgettable trouble.

240 pages· 40,021 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,921 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Join the Wilson children and Miss Price, an apprentice witch, as they embark on magical adventures with a flying bed. As spells go awry, they face unexpected challenges and thrilling escapades. Can they navigate the chaos and uncover the true power of magic? Discover a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and every journey is a spellbinding adventure.
Mal's Spell Book
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

Mal's Spell Book

By Disney Books · Descendants series

A spell book reveals secrets and challenges for villains' kids at Auradon Prep.

192 pages
4.3 Goodreads · 1,688 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Mal inherits Maleficent's spell book, filled with cryptic notes and jokes from her and her friends. As Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos navigate life at Auradon Prep, they uncover secrets that test their friendships and identities. Will they embrace their villainous heritage or forge a new path? Discover the magic and mystery that binds them together.
Heidi Heckelbeck Gets the Sniffles
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2014

Heidi Heckelbeck Gets the Sniffles

By Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator) · Book #12 in the Heidi Heckelbeck series

A witch's sniffles threaten her festival fun. Can magic save the day?

128 pages· 3,317 words· Est. 37 min read
4.3 Goodreads · 367 ratings
$6.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Heidi Heckelbeck, a young witch, eagerly anticipates Brewster's fall festival. But when a sudden cold threatens to ruin her plans, she must find a magical cure to join her friend Lucy in the haunted barn. Will Heidi's spellcasting skills be enough to overcome her sniffles and save her festival fun? Dive into this enchanting tale filled with magic, friendship, and the challenge of overcoming unexpected obstacles. Perfect for young readers, this story combines easy-to-read language with delightful illustrations, making it a captivating adventure for all.
Wizardology
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$2849
Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Wizardology

By Master Merlin, Dugald A. Steer (Editor) · Book #3 in the Ologies series

A long-lost guide promises to teach the arcane arts, and hides a secret code.

32 pages
4.1 Goodreads · 4,396 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Presented as a text by Merlin himself, rediscovered centuries after he wrote it, this lavish novelty book guides apprentices through the arts of wizardry: tools, spells, magical creatures and famous wizards. Flaps, booklets and hidden symbols fill its pages, and readers who find the symbols can decode a secret message. Part of the Ologies series that began with Dragonology.
Meg and Mog
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$1398
Picture Book · Ages 0–5 · 1972

Meg and Mog

By Helen Nicoll · Meg and Mog series

A witch's spell goes awry at a Halloween party.

32 pages· 212 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 7,950 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Meg the witch and her mischievous cat, Mog, head to a Halloween party with their magical friends. But when a spell backfires with a loud BANG, chaos ensues. Can Meg and Mog set things right before the night is over? Dive into this enchanting tale filled with vibrant illustrations and playful surprises, perfect for young readers eager to explore a world of magic and mischief.
Which Way to Witch School?
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Which Way to Witch School?

By Scott Santoro

At a school for young witches, magic lessons lead to unexpected adventures.

32 pages· 538 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 163 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: At Miss Thornapple's school, young witches learn to fly broomsticks and brew potions. Amid swamp swims and forest explorations, dinner might include gooey eyeballs. What magical mischief awaits these students as they navigate their enchanting education?
Kai the Spell Dragon
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2027

Kai the Spell Dragon

By Maddy Mara · Book #22 in the Dragon Girls series

Girls who become dragons must stop a queen spreading chaos in a magic forest.

144 pages
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Paperback
Summary: The Magic Dragons are called to the Magic Forest to face their greatest test yet. A fearsome queen is creating chaos there, and only the Dragon Girls can stop her. Kai the Spell Dragon opens the series' Magic Dragon arc, followed by Alice the Potion Dragon and Nadia the Crystal Ball Dragon.
The Haunted House
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 3–5

The Haunted House

By Valerie Thomas, Korky Paul (Illustrator) · Winnie and Wilbur series

Unexplained events haunt a house. Magic only makes it spookier.

32 pages· 637 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: Winnie and Wilbur's home is in chaos—vases shatter, curtains collapse, and chandeliers fall. Is a ghost to blame? Winnie grabs her magic wand, but her spells only intensify the eerie happenings. Can she uncover the truth behind the mysterious disturbances, or will her magic lead to more ghostly surprises? Dive into this whimsical adventure filled with humor and intrigue, where every spell casts a new twist.
Henry Heckelbeck Does Not Need a Sitter
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

Henry Heckelbeck Does Not Need a Sitter

By Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator) · Book #15 in the Henry Heckelbeck series

A young wizard must outsmart a babysitter to protect his secret.

128 pages· 2,793 words· Est. 32 min read
4.4 Goodreads · 55 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Henry Heckelbeck faces a magical dilemma when his parents hire a babysitter for their night out. As a young wizard, Henry must keep his Book of Spells hidden from prying eyes. Can he prove he's mature enough to stay home alone, or will his magical secret be exposed? Join Henry in this enchanting adventure filled with spells, secrets, and a quest for independence.
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