Picture books about witches open a magical door into enchanting worlds where spells, potions, and broomsticks come to life. These stories often blend a sense of wonder with humor and heart, introducing young readers to quirky, lovable witches who embark on adventures full of mystery and fun. Whether they’re brewing up a new friendship or learning important lessons, witches in picture books offer a delightful mix of mischief, magic, and charm that sparks the imagination.
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There’s a Witch In Your Book by Tom Fletcher; illustrated by Greg Abbott, 2021
(Ages 3 and up)
Interactive stories are always a hit with kids and we are thrilled to see a new Halloween installment to Tom Fletcher’s popular series! When a witch lands in a book and begins to cause mischief, children are invited to block her spell and use their fingers as a wand to create magic of their own.
With bright, adorable illustrations and an amusing plotline, there is a lot to love about this clever new book that is sure to be enjoyed not only during Halloween, but all year long!
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Axel Scheffler, 2001
(Ages 3 and up)
Rolling rhymes follow a kind-hearted witch riding her broom one dark and stormy night. When she loses articles of clothing, they are eagerly found by a dog, cat, bird, and frog who trade the items for a ride on her broom. Strained by the weight of the riders, the broom breaks in two dropping the animals in a swamp and the witch into the clutches of a hungry dragon. In a gratifying ending, the crafty animals ban together to save their friend and ride off for many more adventures together.
The Witchling’s Wish by Lu Fraser; illustrated by Sarah Massini, 2022
(Ages 4 and up)
Oh, how I adore this enchanting story! The bubbly rhymes just flow off the tongue and the charming illustrations are filled with delightful details. When Little Witchling longs for a friend, she casts a spell to find one. In her search for her last ingredient, a one-eyed Teddy Bear, she also finds the bear’s owner and what it means to be a true friend. This story could not be sweeter!
A Spoonful of Frogs by Casey Lyall; illustrated by Vera Brosgol, 2022
(Ages 3 and up)
Filled with lots of physical humor, this amusing tale follows a witch hosting a cooking show. Just as she goes to add the final ingredient of her frog soup, her frogs hop away resulting in a humorous chase. With its giggle-worthy illustrations, this is one delicious read aloud!
Leila The Perfect Witch by Flavia Z. Drago, 2022
(Ages 4 and up)
Not only is this an adorable Halloween story, it is also a great lesson in perseverance, teamwork, and perfectionism. Leila the witch is used to excelling in all that she does, so when she fails at making a cake for the Magnificent Witchy Cake-Off, she is devastated. With the help of her sisters and lots of determination, she creates a spooktacularly sweet sensation. Although she loses the competition, she realizes that as long as she is having fun, she feels like a winner. There is so much to love about this spellbinding story! It is the perfect follow up to the lovable Gustavo.
The Little Witch Who Lost Her Broom by Elaine Bickell, illustrated by Raymond McGrath, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
Readers will love getting swept up in this delightful tale of a witch searching for her broom. The rhyming text and eye-catching illustrations follow her as she tries a variety of vehicles with little success until the reader is asked to help her locate it. This is sure to become a new favorite read aloud with little ones!
I Love My Magic by Kelly Leigh Miller
uses magic to make everything in life easier for her. When she loses her wand, she is forced to take a more hands-on approach to life and discovers you don’t need actual magic to make life magical.
Bone Soup: a spooky tasty tale by Alyssa Satin Capucilli ; illustrated by Tom Knight, 2018
(Ages 4 – 8)
This Halloween version of the classic folk-story, Stone Soup, is so much fun to read aloud! When a hungry trio of witches find their cupboards empty, they collect ingredients from their neighbors to make an eerily delicious soup for everyone. My kids absolutely loved the refrain of “bone soup, soup from a bone” and begged to listen to this story over and over. It even inspired them to create their own “bone soup” using acorns and leaves.
Witch and Wombat by Ashley Belote, 2023
(Ages 3 and up)
When the pet store runs out of cats, Wilma the witch is forced to adopt a wombat instead with hilarious results! The expressive illustrations filled with clever details paired with a great lesson in finding value in the unexpected make this one truly spellbinding.
Merry Witchmas by Petrell Marie Özbay; illustrated by Sonya Abby, 2021
(Ages 5 and up)
Both Halloween and Christmas books were checked out from my school library no matter the season, so I was immediately intrigued by this holiday crossover story!
While Ginger adores Halloween, she is also magically drawn to Christmas. Since Santa does not believe in witches, she has never received a gift from him. This year she is determined to get his attention and sends him a letter with a map to her invisible home. Full of delightful details, this unique story is spell-binding!
The Not So Wicked Witch by Bethan Stevens, 2024
(Ages 4 and up)
While the rest of her coven delights in mischief, the smallest witch is kind at heart. Despite their efforts to change her, the witches soon learn in a surprising twist that kindness triumphs in the end.
Clever Little Witch by Muon Van
(Ages 4 and up)
This imaginative tale of sibling rivalry features a bright little witch and her troublesome brother who enjoys chewing on her spell book and broomstick. When she attempts to turn him into a goldfish, comical hijinks ensue and she discovers that having a brother isn’t all bad. The tropical setting and lively illustrations make for one bewitching tale that is sure to be a hit with many children.
The Itty-Bitty Witch by Trisha Speed Shaskan; illustrated by Xindi Yan
(Ages 4 – 8)
Betty Ann Batsworth is excited for her first day as a first-grade witch until she encounters a group of unkind children who make fun of her small size. Their words make her feel “itty bitty” on the inside, but she rises above her hurt feelings and finds a way to use her size as an advantage during the annual Halloween race.
Engaging cartoonlike illustrations bring the story to life while messages of anti-bullying, self-confidence, and perseverance create many talking points for this fun Halloween-themed story.
My own itty bitty daughter enjoyed this one so much that she decided to be a witch for Halloween after reading this book!
