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A gentle, empowering tale of a timid underdog discovering her own unique magic to stand up to her overbearing siblings. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The witch who was afraid of witches.

  • whimsical
  • cozy
  • spirited
  • empowering
  1. 01

    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.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • gentle
  2. 02

    Room on the Broom

    Julia Donaldson · 2004

    A bouncy, wind-swept ride that celebrates the magic of making space for just one more friend.

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    • cozy
    • playful
    • gentle
  3. 03

    Meg and Mog

    Helen Nicoll

    A delightfully bold and gently spooky romp where everyday routines meet magical, chaotic mishaps.

    Shares:
    • playful
  4. 04

    Karen's witch

    Ann M. Martin

    A delightfully dramatic romp through the neighborhood where everyday oddities are spun into thrilling, safe mysteries by a wildly imaginative narrator.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • playful
  5. 05

    Arthur's Halloween (Arthur Adventure Series)

    Marc Brown

    A cozy, autumnal journey through the nervous thrills of trick-or-treating and the quiet bravery of facing childhood fears.

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    • playful
    • gentle
  6. 06

    The Worst Witch (The Worst Witch #1)

    Jill Murphy

    A cozy, chaotic romp through a magical boarding school where good intentions and spectacular mistakes go hand in hand.

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    • cozy
    • gentle
  7. 07

    One witch

    Laura Leuck · 2003

    A delightfully gross, bouncy counting rhyme that turns spooky ingredients into a festive, giggly Halloween feast.

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    • playful
    • lighthearted
  8. 08

    Dorrie and the Blue Witch

    Coombs

    A delightfully cozy, vintage brew of gentle scares and clever triumphs.

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    • whimsical
    • playful
    • gentle
  9. 09

    The tunnel

    Anthony Browne

    A suspenseful exploration of sibling bonds and the courage it takes to face the dark.

    Feels:
    • eerie
    • apprehensive
    • suspenseful
  10. 10

    Dorrie and the witch's imp

    Patricia Coombs

    A charmingly spooky children's tale where magical mischief proves that being perfectly behaved is highly suspicious.

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    • whimsical
    • playful
    • lighthearted
  11. 11

    The Bone Witch

    Rin Chupeco

    A lush, darkly enchanting tale of necromancy and ritual that unfolds like a slow, deliberate dance.

    Feels:
    • macabre
    • lush
    • haunting
  12. 12

    Old Black Witch!

    Wende Devlin · 1963

    A delightfully mischievous, pancake-scented romp that turns a haunted house into a cozy home.

    Shares:
    • whimsical
    • cozy
    • playful
    • gentle

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