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The Curious Little Witch

by Lieve Baeten
32p. 978-0-73582-305-1.
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PreS-Gr 2 A young witch and her cat can't resist peeking into a house. Crashing through the attic window, Lizzy's broomstick breaks and they are stranded. As they creep down the stairs, they meet the inhabitants: a Music Witch who plays many instruments, a Kitchen Witch who whips up tasty snacks, and a Bedroom Witch who can put anyone to sleep. None of them can help her. Pencil and watercolor illustrations showcase the furnishings and knickknacks in the curious rooms. When Lizzy meets Tinkering Witch, she explains her plight and soon has a repaired and improved "rocket-powered broomstick." The endpapers feature a cross-section of the house and an invitation for children to pore over the many tiny details. Turning the three-quarter page gatefolds creates a different view of each room and also adds momentum to the somewhat plodding text. While not an essential purchase, this is a cozy Halloween choice.-"Linda Ludke, London Public Library, Ontario, Canada" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
In this entertaining German import, Little Witch Lizzy's curiosity draws her deeper and deeper into a house of witches after she breaks her broomstick. Each witch has a specialty ("Music Witch," "Kitchen Witch"), but only the "Tinkering Witch" is able to repair Lizzy's ride. Dark, shadowy drawings show entrancing details on double-page spreads and beneath lift-the-flap half-pages.

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