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The Little Witch by Otfried Preussler
A young witch with a good heart and a broom that doesn’t always listen sets out to prove herself before the year’s end. Charming scrapes, woodland magic, and timeless warmth make The Little Witch a classic tale of learning, kindness, and the quiet bravery of doing what’s right.
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In The Little Witch, did you enjoy ...
... playful, low-stakes witchcraft mishaps and charming magical lessons?
The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy
If you smiled at the Little Witch’s cheery spells, broom misadventures, and Abraxas’s wry guidance—especially as she tried to prove herself before Walpurgis Night—you’ll love the cozy calamities in The Worst Witch. Mildred Hubble bungles potions, miscasts spells, and still finds her heart in the right place, much like the Little Witch using magic to help villagers even when older witches scoff. It’s the same gentle, funny magic where kindness matters more than perfection.
... a young witch’s bond with her chatty familiar guiding her growth?
Kiki's Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono
You enjoyed how the Little Witch’s raven Abraxas nudges her toward wiser choices; in Kiki’s Delivery Service, Kiki’s partnership with her talkative cat Jiji is just as endearing. As Kiki leaves home to start a flying delivery service, Jiji’s quips and companionship help her through wobbly first flights and sticky deliveries—echoing the way Abraxas helps the Little Witch figure out what it means to be a good witch among skeptical elders.
... a witch wrestling with what it means to be truly 'good' and choosing kindness with her magic?
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
If the Little Witch’s determination to do good—despite the older witches’ rules—moved you, The Girl Who Drank the Moon deepens that theme. The gentle witch Xan rescues an abandoned baby, Luna, and raises her with care, while the truth behind the Protectorate’s cruel traditions slowly unfolds. Like the Little Witch helping townsfolk and challenging unfair witchly expectations, this tale celebrates using magic with compassion and courage.
... a determined young witch proving herself through helpful deeds for ordinary townsfolk?
The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol
Enjoyed the Little Witch striving to be recognized as a good witch before Walpurgis Night? In The Apprentice Witch, Arianwyn Gribble flubs her qualifying test and is sent to the sleepy town of Lull—where she earns confidence by solving everyday magical problems. From mending charms to facing a creeping blight, her kindness-first approach mirrors the Little Witch’s good deeds in the forest and village, turning small acts into real heroism.
... wholesome, community-centered witchy adventures with a warm, low-stakes vibe?
Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch by Julie Abe
If you loved the Little Witch’s cozy rounds of helping people and proving her heart is in the right place, Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch brings that same warmth. Eva has a day’s worth of magic at a time and opens a little repair shop to aid a seaside town—think of the Little Witch’s friendly fixes for villagers, minus the scowling elder witches. It’s charming, food-filled, and affirming as Eva discovers that small, thoughtful magic can change a community.
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