Witches

by Cheryl Christian

Overview

Little witches abound in this rollicking, rhyming adventure that features all of the fun, fantasy, and treats—but none of the tricks— of a Halloween night to remember! Whimsical, colorful illustrations overflow with charming details that will engage young readers to read the book again and again to discover all its charms! Ages 2-5

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781595722836
Publisher:	Star Bright Books, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/15/2011
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	AD710L (what's this?)
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

Editorial Reviews

In cozy spreads in deep shades of green, blue, and pink, six small witches gather around a kitchen cauldron: “Throwing in some spiders’ webs,/ and a bone or two./ Any kind of smelly, slimy, sticky/ stuff will do.” Wearing capes, hats, and green Venetian-style masks, the witches venture into the night, flying to a park with fountains, a gazebo, animals, and other costumed children, before finally trick-or-treating. Casting the holiday in an almost psychedelic light, Christian and Williams deliver a dreamlike Halloween story. Ages 2–5. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly - Publishers Weekly

PreS—Children dressed as witches are gathered around a kitchen table putting all sorts of food from the cupboards and refrigerator in a giant black cauldron. This image sets the scene for a very simple story of children (or witches) getting ready for their Halloween outing. The whimsical and vibrant colors in Williams's pictures make this story great fun to view and help to move the rhyming text forward. Youngsters with different physical abilities are obvious when the children go trick-or-treating. Readers see a child in a wheelchair and another with leg braces and crutches. It is refreshing to see them depicted without making a point of mentioning them. With one line of text per page, this is a good choice for Halloween-themed storyhours.—Lora Van Marel, Orland Park Public Library, IL

School Library Journal - School Library Journal