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Old Black Witch! by Wende Devlin and Harry Devlin

When a cozy old house gets a most unexpected resident, trouble—and laughter—bubble up like a well-stirred cauldron. Mischief, pancakes, and a sprinkle of charm make every page a delight. Old Black Witch! is a nostalgic, spirited romp perfect for readers who like their magic sweet and a little bit smoky.

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... a mischievous-yet-kind witch on a broom who turns trouble into friendship?

Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

If the attic witch’s broom, playful spells, and her switch from nuisance to ally won you over in Old Black Witch!—especially when she helps catch the burglars—you’ll love the breezy charm of Room on the Broom. Here, a friendly witch keeps making room on her broom for new companions, then uses a clever bit of magic and teamwork to outwit a hungry dragon. It’s the same light, laugh-ready magic with a big, generous heart.

... kitchen spells that backfire hilariously—and the warmth that follows?

Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola

If the tea room scenes, the witch’s blueberry pancakes, and the comic domestic magic in Old Black Witch! made you smile, Strega Nona serves up that same flavorful mix. When Big Anthony meddles with Strega Nona’s pasta pot, the whole town is buried in noodles—until Strega Nona restores order with wit and wisdom. Like those pancakes that save the day, expect kitchen magic, cozy laughter, and a kindly witch at the center.

... gentle, old-fashioned witch lore told with cozy, low-stakes charm?

The Witch Family by Eleanor Estes

If you loved how the old house, the tea room, and that attic-dwelling witch created a snug, welcoming world in Old Black Witch!—complete with homey spells and happy endings—The Witch Family offers the same comforting vibe. Two children imagine (and guide) the adventures of a not-so-scary witch, leading to small, sweet escapades that feel as warm as a plate of pancakes shared with friends.

... a snug, kitchen-table quest for the perfect pancakes?

Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie dePaola

If the witch’s blueberry pancakes and the homely bustle of the tea room were your favorite parts of Old Black Witch!, this wordless classic is a delight. A determined cook hunts down ingredients and fends off small domestic mishaps in a cozy, comedic march toward pancake bliss—capturing the same intimate, kitchen-centered charm that made those magical flapjacks so memorable.

... welcoming a witch into the neighborhood and discovering she’s a good friend?

The Witch Next Door by Norman Bridwell

If the way the family learns to accept the attic witch in Old Black Witch!—right down to teaming up with her when trouble strikes—warmed your heart, The Witch Next Door hits that same note. Two kids befriend a kind witch who lives nearby; she takes them on broomstick rides and helps the neighborhood, proving that a witchy neighbor can become a cherished friend.

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