Find Similar Books | Similar Books Like Find Similar Books

Books like The barefoot book of giants, ghosts and goblins by Matthews, John


The Barefoot Book of Giants, Ghosts and Goblins brings together a selection of folk tales from diverse cultures, carefully chosen to intrigue and thrill young readers. Each story is paired with evocative watercolors that enhance the mystery and magic of the narratives. Designed for children in grades 2–3 and ages 9‑12, this anthology blends folklore, fairy tales, and short stories into an accessible collection that celebrates cross‑cultural legends, myths, and fables while exploring themes of the supernatural and heroic giants.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Matthews, John
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 0.0 (0 community ratings)

All books by Matthews, John
The barefoot book of giants, ghosts and goblins by Matthews, John

How are these books recommended?

The books recommended for The barefoot book of giants, ghosts and goblins by Matthews, John are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.

Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.

Books similar to The barefoot book of giants, ghosts and goblins (13 similar books)

Scary stories to tell in the dark by 8164638|Alvin Schwartz book cover

📘 Scary stories to tell in the dark
 by Alvin Schwartz

A spooky anthology of ghost, witch, and modern horror tales that rattles the imagination, perfect for an adventurous child’s night‑time reading.

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.6 (17 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Scary stories to tell in the dark
More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by 8164638|Alvin Schwartz book cover

📘 More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
 by Alvin Schwartz

More stories of ghosts, witches, vampires, and scary songs for bedtime tales.

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.6 (9 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
In a Dark, Dark Room by 8164638|Alvin Schwartz book cover

📘 In a Dark, Dark Room
 by Alvin Schwartz

A collection of seven eerie tales drawn from global folk traditions, perfect for spooky storytelling around the fire or in the dark.

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.4 (5 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like In a Dark, Dark Room
Rotkäppchen by 6899094|Charles Perrault book cover

📘 Rotkäppchen
 by Charles Perrault

Charles Perrault’s classic fairy tale, originally titled _Petite chaperon rouge_, is presented here as the German retelling _Rotkäppchen_, the same story that has become globally known as Little Red Riding Hood.

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.2 (4 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Rotkäppchen
Celtic Fairy Tales by 6871554|Joseph Jacobs book cover

📘 Celtic Fairy Tales
 by Joseph Jacobs

A collection of twenty‑six Celtic fairy tales, richly illustrated, showcasing the magic and legend of Irish folklore.

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 (2 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Celtic Fairy Tales
The Barefoot Book of Princesses by 7225751|Caitlin Matthews book cover

📘 The Barefoot Book of Princesses
 by Caitlin Matthews


★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 (1 rating)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like The Barefoot Book of Princesses
The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales by 6658808|Malachy Doyle book cover

📘 The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales
 by Malachy Doyle


★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales
The Love of Two Stars by 10939843|Janie Jaehyun Park book cover

📘 The Love of Two Stars
 by Janie Jaehyun Park

An ancient Korean folktale about farmer Kyonu and weaver Jingnyo, whose forbidden love keeps them apart in the starry realm and sparks celestial longing that brings rain to Earth.

★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like The Love of Two Stars
A first book of fairy tales by 7497121|Mary Hoffman book cover

📘 A first book of fairy tales
 by Mary Hoffman


★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like A first book of fairy tales
Walt Disney's classic storybook by 11528528|Walt Disney book cover

📘 Walt Disney's classic storybook
 by Walt Disney

A charming anthology of eighteen Disney‑inspired tales that delight young readers with beloved stories like Mary Poppins, Johnny Appleseed, and Pinocchio.

★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Walt Disney's classic storybook
Jim Henson's "The Storyteller" by 7477099|Anthony Minghella book cover

📘 Jim Henson's "The Storyteller"
 by Anthony Minghella


★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Jim Henson's "The Storyteller"
Lucky Jack and the giant by 6318849|Janet P. Johnson book cover

📘 Lucky Jack and the giant
 by Janet P. Johnson


★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Lucky Jack and the giant
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by 7023895|Candice Ransom book cover

📘 Goldilocks and the Three Bears
 by Candice Ransom

A bilingual retelling of Gold + the Three Bears, this lively book blends Spanish and English text with charming illustrations to bring the classic fairy tale to new audiences.

★★★★★★★★★★ 0.0 (0 ratings)
Similar? ✓ Yes 0 ✗ No 0
Books like Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Some Other Similar Books

The Folklore of Fairy Tales by Maria Tatar
The Book of Goblins and Other Legends by Alain Surget
Giant Tales: Myths, Legends, and Fables of Giants by Royce Davis
Ghosts and Ghouls: Haunting Tales from Around the World by Heather Montgomery
Legends of the Green Fairy: The Secret World of Elves and Fairies by Michele K. Lewis
Mythical Creatures and Legends from Around the World by D. L. Ashliman
Folklore and Fairy Tales: An Illustrated Guide by James R. B. Hogg
Ghosts and Spectres: A List of the Most Famous Haunts by E. M. C. Mullan
Legends and Lore of the Old West by James F. David

Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!

Please login to submit books!