Books About Wishes Gone Wrong

The Best Wishes Gone Wrong Books for Kids

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

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The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Wishes Gone Wrong

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992

Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato

By Tomie dePaola

A lazy man catches a leprechaun and makes a wish for the biggest potato in the world, but it causes chaos in his village.

32 pages· 1,128 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

4.8/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,513 ratings

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Summary: Jamie O'Rourke, the laziest man in Ireland, catches a leprechaun who offers him a magical potato seed instead of gold. When the potato grows beyond control, Jamie and the villagers face a colossal challenge. Will Jamie's luck hold, or will the giant spud spell disaster? Discover the whimsical chaos that ensues in this tale inspired by Irish folklore.

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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2018

The Wishing-Well Spell

By Holly Anna, Genevieve Santos (Illustrator) · Daisy Dreamer series

A wishing well spell makes dreams come true, but not all wishes are good.

128 pages· 4,524 words· Est. 51 min read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 120 ratings

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Summary: Daisy Dreamer and her imaginary friend Posey discover the power of a wishing well spell. When wishes start coming true, chaos ensues in their town. What happens when dreams become reality? Daisy must navigate the unexpected consequences of everyone's desires coming to life. Can she and Posey restore balance before it's too late? Dive into a whimsical adventure where imagination and reality collide, and learn why you should be careful what you wish for.

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