Books like Disney's Aladdin by Peter Lerangis
Peter Lerangis’s version of Aladdin presents a lively and accessible retelling of the beloved folktale. The story follows the humble Aladdin as he discovers a magic lamp and a helpful genie, who together help him outwit an evil sorcerer and ultimately win the hand of a beautiful princess. The book blends elements of folklore and fairy tale adventure, offering young readers a spirited narrative filled with action, friendship, and the triumph of good over evil.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Peter Lerangis
★
★
★
★
★
0.0 (0 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for Disney's Aladdin by Peter Lerangis 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 Disney's Aladdin (21 similar books)
A timeless adventure where Dorothy and her companions journey through Oz to seek the Great Wizard’s help and find their own courage, heart, and brains.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In a world where a terrible witch plans to eat a little girl, the child escapes by using a mysterious mirror and comb given by the witch’s cat and dog.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
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.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Four animal friends—donkey, dog, cat, and rooster—leave their ill‑treating masters and travel to Bremen, hoping to become musicians.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A vivid retelling of the classic fairy tale about a girl, her journey to her sick grandmother, and the cunning wolf that tests her obedience.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A dark fairy‑tale about a proud king who, to escape his own vanity, marries his daughter to the nearest beggar—a twist on traditional folklore themes that warns against pride and deception.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A Scottish folk tale of adventure and love in Norway for children.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
James Marshall's Cinderella is a juvenile retelling of the classic fairy tale, focusing on a princess’s clever escape from palace life before her magic fades.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A variation of the Cinderella story in Hispanic tradition, featuring characters with physical changes due to magical encounters with a hawk.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Illustrated anthology of Finnish folk tales for children, featuring tales such as "Vaino and the Swan Princess," "The Pig‑Headed Wife," and the fable "The Bear Goes Fishing."
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
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.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A young boy becomes a storyteller in a village where everyone is different, and the moon is missing.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Jasmine of the palace explores her world when she meets Aladdin, who carries her on a magic carpet.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
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.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
A juvenile retelling of Cinderella set in an old‑growth forest, where the mistreated step‑child meets Bigfoot characters and discovers a new kind of happily ever after.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp by Philip QuenbyAladdin and the Magic Lamp by Russell Punter
Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp by Faris Malik
The Adventures of Aladdin by Michael Sedack
Aladdin and the King of Thieves by Barbara Jefferis
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp by Anonymous
The Magic Lamp and Other Stories from the Arabian Nights by Andrew Lang
Aladdin: A Musical Play by Anthony Drewe
Aladdin and His Magic Lamp by Robert Louis Stevenson
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!