The Christmas Witch (Picture Puffins) [Paperback]

Steven Kellogg (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 2000 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Picture Puffins

Gloria is the worst student ever to attend Madame Pestilence's Academy. Not only does she muddle her magic spells and flunk broom drill, she gets in trouble for smiling too much! When Gloria hears about a wonderful holiday called Christmas, she decides she wants to be a Christmas witch, working good spells for peace and fun. It's no easy task-but Gloria is no ordinary witch!

"Deliciously detailed, semi-spooky art spices... a sci-fi spin, an old adage or two, and jiggers of ghoulishness and glee." -Publishers Weekly

"Illustrated with all of Kellogg's usual zest and energy and filled with diverting detail." -The Horn Book

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Puffin (September 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140567623
• ISBN-13: 978-0140567625
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,872,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #37 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( K ) > Kellogg, Steven

More About the Author

With the same energy, humor and clarity found in his 50 books, David wows audiences at schools around the United States and beyond. David is an accomplished storyteller and a master at getting kids to think and have fun at the same time. His presentations lead children on entertaining and educational journeys that combine math, science, reading and writing. David also gives keynote presentations and workshops for educators at professional conferences.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas Witch, April 14, 2008

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Shanna J. Jay "Shanna" (NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Christmas Witch (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)

A different take on Christmas, but a wonderful kids book. My daughter loves it! Not what you think it would be about. Fantasy. Great ending!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The favorite of the season, January 2, 2005

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R. Preston Price (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Christmas Witch (Picture Puffins) (Paperback)

Our six-year old grandson chose this book every night he stayed with us for bedtime reading. The language is direct and descriptive. The illustrations add to the story.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book about helping others, May 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Christmas Witch (Paperback)

Beautiful Story. It has everything: A fun story, a great message, silly words, and lets your imagination fly with tales about Castles and kingdoms, witches and elves, flying brooms... Gloria is a nice witch that goes the "Extra mile" just to help his friends to start talking to each other again. The pictures are adorable...