Magic
Take your child on a magical journey with our Magic booklist that includes books about the magic of the imagination as well as real witches, wizards and fairies.
There are classics and new titles to be enjoyed by a range of authors and illustrators including Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson.
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That's Not My Fairy...
Author: Fiona Watt Illustrator: Rachel Wells
Reading age: 4+
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That's Not My Fairy...
Author: Fiona Watt Illustrator: Rachel Wells
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Reading age: 4+
Lots of different fairies are introduced throughout this book, but none of them are quite right. "That’s not my fairy. Her w…
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Box of Tricks
Author: Katie Cleminson
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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Box of Tricks
Author: Katie Cleminson
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Every child loves an empty box and here, with the help of some magic, it contains a fantasy birthday party.
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Winnie the Witch
Author: Valerie Thomas Illustrator: Korky Paul
Interest level: 3+
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Winnie the Witch
Author: Valerie Thomas Illustrator: Korky Paul
Interest level: 3+
Reading age:
This is the first of many stories about Winnie and her cat, Wilber. Winnie is a well-loved character, and the excellent illustrati…
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Meg Goes to Bed
Author: Helen Nicoll Illustrator: Jan Pienkowski
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 4+
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Meg Goes to Bed
Author: Helen Nicoll Illustrator: Jan Pienkowski
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 4+
Meg, Mog and Owl are a beloved addition to any picture book collection and this quirky fun tale is no exception.
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The Magic Paintbrush
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Joel Stewart
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 6+
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The Magic Paintbrush
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Joel Stewart
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 6+
When Shen is given a magic paintbrush, she promises only to use it for the good of the poor. But how will she avoid painting for t…
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Zoe and Beans: The Magic Hoop
Author: Chloe and Mick Inkpen
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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Zoe and Beans: The Magic Hoop
Author: Chloe and Mick Inkpen
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
The second of Zoe and Beans’ adventures reminds readers that we are often better off as we are rather than what we think we …
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Katinka’s Tail
Author: Judith Kerr
Interest level: 3-6
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Katinka’s Tail
Author: Judith Kerr
Interest level: 3-6
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Katinka is an ordinary and lovely white pussycat – apart from her tail, which is stripy. This is a beautiful, funny, war…
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My Magical Unicorn
Author: Illustrator: Yujin Shin
Interest level: 0-2
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My Magical Unicorn
Author: Illustrator: Yujin Shin
Interest level: 0-2
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Follow the bright adventures of one very cute unicorn as she spends a day in a magical world full of rainbows, castles, multicolou…
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Author: Barbara Vagnozzi
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5+
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Author: Barbara Vagnozzi
Interest level: 2+
Reading age: 5+
The classic story of Jack and the Beanstalk is retold in this colourful lift-the-flap book.
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Have You Seen My Dragon?
Author: Steve Light
Interest level: 2-5
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Have You Seen My Dragon?
Author: Steve Light
Interest level: 2-5
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A counting book that is a cut above the rest in terms of its beautiful design and style. New Yorker Steve Light brings all the sha…
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Hat Tricks
Author: Satoshi Kitamura
Interest level: 2-5
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Hat Tricks
Author: Satoshi Kitamura
Interest level: 2-5
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This super simple picture book is ideal for very young readers who like to learn their animals. Kitamura’s fun illustrations are b…
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Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic
Author: David McKee
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic
Author: David McKee
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Melric, the King's magician, uses his magic to help everyone in the kingdom. But one day he wakes up to find his powers have disap…
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Extra Yarn
Author: Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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Extra Yarn
Author: Mac Barnett & Jon Klassen
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
On a cold afternoon, in a cold little town, a little girl called Annabelle finds a box filled with yarn of every colour.
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Whizz Pop Granny Stop
Author: Tracey Corderoy Illustrator: Joe Berger
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
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Whizz Pop Granny Stop
Author: Tracey Corderoy Illustrator: Joe Berger
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Having a granny who does magic is possibly every child’s dream, but it can get embarrassing. She means well, but somet…
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My Friend Nigel
Author: Jo Hodgkinson
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 7+
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My Friend Nigel
Author: Jo Hodgkinson
Interest level: 3+
Reading age: 7+
Billy’s parents are mad about magic but their spells usually go wrong with dangerous results! When Billy rescues a snail, hi…
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