TV series · 2011 · Cartoon Network
Is Wunschpunsch based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Wunschpunsch is based on the book The Night of Wishes by Michael Ende (1989).
The TV series premiered in 2011 on Cartoon Network.
The book behind Wunschpunsch
The Night of Wishes
by Michael Ende · first published 1989 · fantasy, children's fiction
1989 novel by Michael Ende.
Common questions
Is Wunschpunsch based on a book?
Yes. Wunschpunsch is based on the book The Night of Wishes by Michael Ende (1989).
Who wrote the book Wunschpunsch is based on?
The Night of Wishes was written by Michael Ende and first published in 1989.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Night of Wishes before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Michael Ende's books
- The NeverEnding Story (film, 1984)
- The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (film, 1990)
- The NeverEnding Story III (film, 1994)
- Jim Button (TV, 1999)
- Momo (film, 2025)