There once was a little witch who was a "frightening-looking, horrible, witchey, WITCH!" She was everything a witch should be, but she just couldn't get her spells and potions to turn out right. What is wrong with the little witch?
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This warm-hearted, conversational story profiles a little witch who looks the part black pointy hat, black pointy shoes, black cat, red pointy nose, etc. but can not get her magic to work. Friendly ink drawings in black, red, and yellow show the witch finally admitting defeat and taking off her witchy attire (including a mask) to reveal herself as a little girl playing dress-up. --Horn Book Guide
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A great halloween story for young and old. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy the spirit of the holiday without the scare. Little ones have loved this book since it's debut in 1965!
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Timeless classic!,
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I'm nearly 40 years old and enjoyed this book when I was a little girl in the early seventies. Now that I have two little girls of my own, I love that this story is still around! Lorna Balian has managed to create a character that is sweet and mischievous and endearing and by the end of the story, you will find yourself with a huge smile on your face! I recall begging my mom to help me put all the special and kooky ingredients into a big pot in the kitchen to see if I could stir up some witches' brew! I won't tell you if it worked, you'll just have to see for yourself! <wink wink> Great illustrations go along with a memorable story. A must-have for any kids' library.
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Enjoyed the surprised expressions at the end!,
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I read this book to my elementary students (grades 1-4) during Halloween week...they thoroughly enjoyed it! I enjoyed seeing the surprised look on their faces at the end! Delightful little story for Halloween!
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My daughters loved this story!,
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We all loved this charming, cute, funny book, from Daddy down to our two year old. The illustrations are clever and the surprise ending makes this a memorable Halloween read aloud. This should become a classic.
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There was this Witch . . . Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
There was this Witch . . . Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Leprechauns Never Lie by Lorna Balian in Back Matter
- Sometimes It's Turkey, Sometimes It's Feathers by Lorna Balian in Back Matter
- Quotation Index to Children's Literature: by Melanie Axel-Lute on page 10, and Back Matter
- CUES: Choose, Use, Enjoy, Share: A Model for Educational Enrichment Through the School Library Media Center by Phyllis B. Leonard on page 100
- Leprechauns Never Lie by Lorna Balian in Back Matter
- Celebrate the Seasons - The Best of Holidays & Seasonal Celebrations Magazines, Issues 9-12, preK-3 by Judy Mitchell on page 68
- More Than Letters: Literacy Activities for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade by Sally Moomaw on page 282
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