Hello, friends! Our book today is The Itty-Bitty Witch, written by Trisha Speed Shaskan and illustrated by Xindi Yan, a witchy lesson in believing in oneself. Betty is thrilled to start her first day of school as a “first-grade” witch. However, she’s scarcely in the door before she’s the subject of teasing from two of … Continue reading The Itty-Bitty Witch (Trisha Speed Shaskan)
(Note: This review was delayed due to a family illness) Halloween Week, Day 7: Happy Halloween! Unfortunately, we spent our Spooky Day this year feeling very, VERY under the weather, so no costumes or trick-or-treating for us. However, we did get to celebrate in one way: by reading our last Halloween Week book, Halloween Sky … Continue reading Halloween Sky Ride (Elizabeth Spurr)
Banned Books Week, Day 2: Hello, friends! We are continuing our Banned Books Week theme today with Strega Nona Does It Again by Tomie dePoala, the latest in the Strega Nona (Italian for "Grandmother Witch") book series. These books have been challenged and/or banned in multiple locations because of their positive portrayal of magic and … Continue reading Strega Nona Does It Again (Tomie dePoala)
The Baby Bookworm 