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Winnie the Witch by Valerie Thomas
A cheerful witch with a knack for magical mix-ups learns that a splash of color can turn everyday chaos into playful fun—especially with a mischievous cat at her side. Winnie the Witch is a bright, giggle-ready adventure perfect for little readers with big imaginations.
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In Winnie the Witch, did you enjoy ...
... playful, mishap-prone spells and a bold, colorful witchy world?
Meg and Mog by Helen Nicoll
If you laughed when Winnie’s spells kept turning Wilbur all the wrong colors and ended with her brightening the whole house instead, you’ll love the gleeful magical misfires in Meg and Mog. Meg’s simple rhymes, wonky spells, and big, graphic art deliver the same sparkly, silly magic that made Winnie’s color-change chaos so fun.
... a kind witch’s comic adventures with a faithful feline and new friends?
Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
Enjoyed Winnie and Wilbur’s broomstick antics and the good-natured, giggly tone? In Room on the Broom, a generous witch and her cat pick up a dog, a bird, and a frog, stacking everyone onto one broom with escalating, rhyming gags—until teamwork saves the day. It’s the same grin-inducing, read-aloud humor that made Winnie’s colorful fix so delightful.
... a beloved black cat who’s more than a sidekick?
Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin
If Wilbur’s personality stole your heart—especially when he kept vanishing on Winnie’s black furniture—Catwings gives cats center stage. Four kittens are born with wings and set off on gentle adventures that treat their feline feelings and friendships with real affection, offering that same cat-forward charm you loved in Winnie’s world.
... gentle, low-stakes woodland magic with neighborly warmth?
Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest by Phoebe Wahl
If the cozy fix to Wilbur’s problem—Winnie splashing her home with bright colors—made you smile, Little Witch Hazel will feel like a hug. Hazel bikes through the forest, mends acorn caps, and helps friends with small, heartwarming bits of magic. It’s the same comforting, good-natured vibe as Winnie’s cheerful, everyday enchantment.
... a friendly, everyday witch whose magic brightens small problems?
The Witch Next Door by Norman Bridwell
Liked how Winnie’s story stays close—just her house, Wilbur, and a colorful solution? The Witch Next Door keeps things intimate too: a cheerful witch moves into the neighborhood and uses simple spells to make life nicer for the kids next door. It’s the same small-scale, homey magic that made Winnie’s house-color makeover so satisfying.
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