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The Best Witches Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about witches? 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 Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1997

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

By J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Harry Potter series

A boy discovers his magical destiny at a mysterious school, facing friends and foes alike.

Nestlé Smarties Book Prize (1997)FCBG Children’s Book Award (1997)Birmingham Cable Children’s Book Award (1998)Young Telegraph Paperback of the Year (1998)Carnegie Medal (1998)British Book Awards Children’s Book of the Year (1997)Sheffield Children’s Book Award (1998)Whitaker’s Platinum Book Award (2001)BookTrust's 100 Best Books for Children (2013)ALA Notable Children's Books (1999)Publishers Weekly Best Books (1998)Parenting magazine Book of the Year Award (1998)ALA/YALSA Best Books for Young Adults (1999)School Library Journal Best Books of the Year (1998)
320 pages· 78,436 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 11,707,778 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel

A young witch seeks the truth about her mysterious origins and discovers the true meaning of family.

304 pages· 50,334 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 477 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2016

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

A witch raises a magical child, unaware of the looming threats and a young man's quest to end her life.

388 pages· 82,631 words· Est. 9 hour read
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 118,787 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Half Upon a Time

A boy and a girl from different worlds must rescue a kidnapped grandmother in a fractured fairy tale adventure.

385 pages· 74,852 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,481 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1958

The Witch of Blackbird Pond

A girl faces witchcraft accusations in colonial Connecticut, torn between belonging and truth.

249 pages· 59,817 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 162,039 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1986

Howl's Moving Castle

A spell turns Sophie into an old woman. Her only hope lies in a moving castle and a mysterious wizard.

429 pages· 75,611 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 466,468 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1996

The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat

A witch's pets and belongings get into chaos when she is out of the house.

32 pages· 561 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,951 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Grounded

By Megan Morrison · Book #1 in the Tyme series

Rapunzel's enchanted tower hides secrets. A thief's arrival changes everything.

384 pages· 100,876 words· Est. 14 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,788 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1984

Little Witch's Big Night

Little Witch defies orders, taking trick-or-treaters on magical broomstick rides.

48 pages· 902 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 315 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1981

The Witches

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A young boy discovers a convention of witches at a hotel and must use his wits to survive their evil plans.

201 pages· 35,905 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 435,599 ratings
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Witches Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about witches for the youngest readers and listeners.

Seeking a Witch

Ages 2–5 · 2016

Two kids search for the perfect witch on Halloween night.

Five Little Pumpkins

Ages 2–5 · 2009

Five pumpkins embark on a spooky Halloween adventure. Count along as they face the night.

Room on the Broom

Ages 0–3 · 2001

A witch, dragon, and monster discover friendship in a Halloween tale.

The Little Mermaid

Ages 2–4 · 2018

A mermaid's love for a prince risks everything in a Caribbean twist.

Seven Orange Pumpkins

Ages 0–3 · 2015

Count down as seven pumpkins vanish in a Halloween mystery.

10 Busy Brooms
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10 Busy Brooms

Ages 0–3 · 2016

Join ten witches on a high-flying Halloween adventure full of surprises.

I Am Glinda

Ages 2–5 · 2024

Discover Glinda's magical world and her thrilling adventures with Elphaba and the Wizard.

Jane Foster's Halloween

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Discover Halloween's magic through bold, captivating images.

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Whoosh! Went the Witch

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Can the witch and her friends all fit on the broom?

Spooky Witch's Guessing Game

Ages 0–3 · 2022

Guess the spooky surprise in this interactive Halloween game!

I Am Elphaba
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I Am Elphaba

Ages 2–5 · 2024

Discover the misunderstood green-skinned woman's journey in a magical world of intrigue and friendship.

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Witches Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about witches for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches

Ages 6–8 · 1978

A young witch discovers her hidden power on Halloween night. Can she outshine her sisters?

Little Witch Goes to School

Ages 5–8 · 1998

A young witch must be bad to attend school. Will she succeed or cause chaos?

Lulu and the Witch Baby

Ages 4–8 · 1986

Lulu's spell makes her sister vanish. Can she bring her back before trouble brews?

The Widow's Broom

Ages 4–7 · 1992

A witch's old broom is left behind and becomes a helpful companion to a lonely widow.

Winnie the Witch

Ages 3–7 · 1987

A witch's spells go awry, making her cat visible in unexpected ways.

Piggie Pie!

Ages 4–8 · 1995

A hungry witch seeks piggies for lunch, but they're not what they seem.

Bony-legs

Ages 4–8 · 1983

A girl must outsmart a witch with the help of unlikely allies.

Trust Me, Hansel and Gretel Are Sweet!

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Discover the untold truth behind fairy tale villains and their misunderstood actions.

The Prince and the Witch and the Thief and the Bears

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A bedtime tale spirals into chaos with broccoli-wielding frogs and ninja witches.

Strega Nona

Ages 4–8 · 1975

A magic pasta pot causes chaos when misused.

Merry Christmas, Little Witch!

Ages 4–8 · 1996

A little witch races to prepare for the Christmas witch's arrival.

Heidi Heckelbeck and the Tie-Dyed Bunny

Ages 5–9 · 2014

A school bunny escapes into Easter egg dye, creating a colorful chaos. Can it be fixed before school resumes?

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Witches Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about witches for developing and independent readers.

Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret
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Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret

Ages 7–9 · 2012

A young girl navigates her first day of school and discovers she has magical powers

No Such Thing as a Witch

Ages 7–10 · 1971

Mysterious fudge grants magical abilities, but what happens if you eat too much?

Dragons in a Bag

Ages 8–11 · 2018

A young boy discovers a mysterious world of magic and dragons when he is left with his estranged grandmother, a witch, for a day.

The Frog Princess

Ages 8–12 · 2002

A princess's kiss turns her into a frog, sparking a quest to regain her human form.

The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea
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The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea

Ages 14–18 · 2020

A pirate and a lady defy fate and captors on the high seas.

Danger at Dead Man's Pass

Ages 10–14 · 2022

A young detective faces a family curse and haunted railway mystery.

Willow Moss & the Lost Day

Ages 9–12 · 2019

A missing day threatens a kingdom. Can Willow's magic find it in time?

The Witch Family

Ages 7–10 · 1960

Two girls enter a magical world where imagination reigns.

Bed-Knob and Broomstick

Ages 8–12 · 1957

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

Heidi Heckelbeck and the Never-Ending Day

Ages 5–9 · 2017

A young girl casts a spell to relive her favorite day, but things don't go as planned

The Witch's Curse

Ages 5–9 · 2014

A relentless rain threatens Wrenly. Can two young heroes break the curse in time?

Heidi Heckelbeck Has a New Best Friend
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Heidi Heckelbeck Has a New Best Friend

Ages 5–9 · 2018

New neighbor stirs trouble among friends. Can Heidi keep her friendships intact?

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