Magical Realism for Kids

Explore Magical Realism made for young readers and classrooms. Discover curated children’s books and matching illustrations that bring Magical Realism to life—perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and curious kids.

Browse age-appropriate picks, meet creators, and find read-alouds, classroom favorites, and bedtime gems—all themed around Magical Realism.

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The Crow Child

Sherrie Todd-Beshore

Orphaned at three and growing up on a small farm with his grandfather 13-year-old Elijah Clearwater is also growing up with Cystic Fibrosis. He's the shortest in his class and dealing with a school bully - so - perhaps the least likely superhero ever or perhaps an ancient legend is coming true through him...

Deep Within The Next Generation

Mary Clark Dalton

Prince Albert and Princess Olivia had heard the story over and over again. At first, they had thought that it was a fairytale. But, the more they heart the story of the mysterious kingdom with the same name as the one their mother came from, the more they began to believe that the unsolved mystery was more than a story, and had, in fact, really happened. According to their father, he was reading one night, when all of a sudden, he was in another kingdom-the kingdom of his dreams. The only problem was, he didn't know how he had arrived there or how he would get back! Everyone in this kingdom knew him, but he didn't remember any of them. Thus begins the detective search of two royals. Clu...

Witchycakes #2: Changing Magic

Kara LaReau

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and finds things are magically changing allaround them, whether they like it or not. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book perfect for early elementary school readers!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. It's Fallnow but Blue doesn't want to let go of the sunshine from summer. Does everything have tochange? Then, Blue discovers they aren't the only one who's not ready for change. Asthey deliver magical baked goods all over town, Blue helps their neighbors get used to newthings. . . and in the process finds the magic of change!...

Luna and the Witch Throw a Halloween Party

Aubrey Plaza

From award-winning actress Aubrey Plaza and writer Dan Murphy comes the story of a feisty wannabe bruja and the kooky witch she helps to throw the best Halloween party of the season!Luna Lopez wants to be a witch.Pheenie the witch wants to throw a Halloween party.Together this unlikely pair strikes a deal: If Luna helps her pull off the best, most spectacular soiree in the neighborhood, Pheenie will teach her the secrets to her potions and spells.There’s only one problem: Getting this party on track is harder than Luna expected. She’ll have to curb every one of the frazzled witch’s creepy, crawly instincts to make sure the evening is full of both tricks and treats . . . and not a festi...

The Return of the Christmas Witch

Aubrey Plaza

In the much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling The Legend of the Christmas Witch, Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza and creative partner Dan Murphy's fiery heroine has returned. . . and this time she's taking on Christmas.By now you’ve heard the legend, all but forgotten, of Santa Claus’s twin sister. Many years ago, this shadowy figure followed in Santa’s footsteps, searching for him while leaving odd gifts of her own. One fateful night, they finally came face-to-face, and she hasn’t been heard from since. Until now . . .The Christmas Witch has returned.After centuries trapped in her icy chamber, the snow is finally melting, and Kristtörn awakens. She finds that the holi...