The Queen in the Cave by Julia Sardà

in response to Medusa

Favorite childrens books? Either for the words or the beautiful illustrations!

Fantastically illustrated tale of three sisters, the eldest on the cusp of adolescence, and their adventure into a bewitching, curious, and slightly creepy forest. A modern fairy tale, basically.

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Morgan Smorgan

@morgansmorganSep 18, 2026

IT'S SO GOOD

Kelsey Keith

@kelseySep 18, 2026

Have you read the second in the series, focused on Carmela? Can't wait for Tomasina's turn

Daniel Day-Louis-Dreyfus

@jennawritesSep 18, 2026

The Witch in the Tower ✨ Intended to give it to a kid but grew too attached to

Deepali

@deepsSep 18, 2026

obsessed with these- we’ve been reading the witch in the tower

Kel

@otterkelSep 19, 2026

I love both and can’t wait for the third!

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The Queen in the Cave

Christa

“Illustrations are equally gorgeous and off-putting. I think this is a coming of age story but honestly I don't know. In any case, my five-year old has loved this one since she was three?”

Julia

“Bending the theme to add in this gem of book. The right amount of little kid spooky with the most lush illustrations. Looking forward to the third book in the trilogy.”