If you delighted in the way Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane, and the Lamb embark on wish-driven escapades in Five Children and It, you'll love The Magic Pudding. Here, Bunyip Bluegum and his friends are on a relentless quest to protect their magical pudding from pudding thieves, resulting in hilarious misadventures and a plot propelled by a shared goal.

If the camaraderie and banter among the children in Five Children and It captured your heart, The Saturdays will charm you. The four Melendy siblings pool their allowances for shared adventures, each taking center stage in turn, creating a warm and bustling ensemble that echoes the playful spirit of E. Nesbit’s classic.

If you laughed at the children’s comic misunderstandings and the Psammead’s dry wit in Five Children and It, Half Magic is sure to tickle you too. When Jane and her siblings discover a magic coin that grants only half of every wish, their attempts to outsmart its quirks lead to hilarious, clever situations reminiscent of Nesbit’s whimsical tone.

If you enjoyed watching the children in Five Children and It learn and grow through their magical escapades, The Penderwicks offers a similar journey. Over one unforgettable summer, the Penderwick sisters face new challenges and experiences, each learning important lessons about themselves and each other.

If you were enchanted by how the Psammead’s magic seeps into the ordinary world in Five Children and It, The House in Norham Gardens will appeal to you. When Clare discovers a mysterious African drum in her great-aunts’ house, subtle magical elements begin to influence her life, creating a sense of wonder in the midst of reality.