There’s a Witch in Your Book

Toddler-PreS–The book takeover continues! Previous “Who’s in Your Book” titles saw monster, alien, and superhero narrators prompting the audience to participate in the narrative, and this time, a plump, green-skinned witch brews up a mess. Children better be ready, for when they are encouraged to wipe it away, the witch grows cross. Spells are slung, then undone, as page by page the wackiness increases. Whether readers are asked to pop bubble bunnies or use a “magic finger wand” while reciting a spell, these invitations are loads of fun. Fletcher’s emphatic instructions and Abbott’s adorable color contrasted illustrations are well suited for toddlers and young children, but older kids will enjoy sitting in, too. All are left with a little lesson as well: It’s easy to tidy up a story, but in reality, there is no magic spell for cleaning up your own room.