Families who loved Tilly Witch by Don Freeman often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels pressured to act a certain way or is struggling with their own identity after a period of change. Tilly Witch is a delightfully subverted tale about a witch who accidentally becomes too happy and forgets how to be mean. To fix her predicament, she returns to Miss Schnitzei's Finishing School for Witches to relearn her spooky ways. It is a whimsical exploration of what happens when our internal feelings don't match the expectations of our social role. Perfect for ages 4 to 8, this story uses humor and fantasy to show that while we all have roles to play, our true spirit is something we have to rediscover for ourselves. It is an excellent choice for lighthearted bedtime reading that still touches on the importance of self-reflection and personal growth.