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A whimsical fairy tale where magical trickery delivers satisfying poetic justice. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The magic pot.
- enchanting
- cozy
- triumphant
- lighthearted
- 01
Dorrie and the goblin
Patricia Coombs
A charming, magical romp where quick thinking saves the day and keeps the tea party on track.
- 02
Dorrie and the Blue Witch
Coombs
A delightfully cozy, vintage brew of gentle scares and clever triumphs.
- 03
The Would-Be Witch
Ruth Chew
A gentle, nostalgic chapter book that captures the cozy thrill of suspecting there is magic hiding right down the street.
- 04
The Wizard Comes to Town
Mercer Mayer
A cozy, magical mystery where everyday domestic life collides with whimsical disruptions.
- 05
Babushka Baba Yaga
Patricia Polacco · 1993
A tender, folkloric reimagining where a feared legend seeks only the simple warmth of family.
- 06
Strega Nona
Tomie dePaola · 1992
A cozy, cautionary folktale that bubbles over into delightful, carb-heavy chaos before serving up a perfectly satisfying resolution.
- 07
The Prince and the Mermaid
Ian Deuchar
A beautifully traditional fairy tale that sweeps the reader into a world of coastal magic, dark curses, and enduring love.
- 08
The Ogre Downstairs
Diana Wynne Jones
A delightfully chaotic collision of prickly step-siblings, a tyrannical stepfather, and highly volatile magical chemistry.
- 09
The Empty Pot
Demi
A quiet, beautifully illustrated meditation on the quiet courage it takes to tell the truth when everyone else seems to be succeeding.
- 10
The quiltmaker's gift
Scholastic, Inc. · 1999
A gentle, heartwarming fable about how the simple act of giving can melt even the most stubborn and greedy of hearts.
- 11
Mairelon the Magician
Patricia C. Wrede · 1991
A scrappy street thief's cynical world is turned upside down by the discovery of genuine magic and an unexpected apprenticeship.
- 12
The Monster's Ring
Bruce Coville
A delightfully spooky, autumnal romp about the thrilling, terrifying temptation of finally having the power to fight back.
