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This Year, a Witch!

by Zoey Abbott Publisher: ATHENEUM BOOKS

Critically Recognized

A Halloween costume with a witchy twist

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Hardcover New English

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Awards & Recognition

  • Critical praise

    School Library Journal starred review

    Starred review; the book is described as “inspiring” and “delightful.”

AlbakiReads Editorial

A Halloween costume with a witchy twist

After years of being dressed in sweet, cuddly costumes, a young girl decides to take charge of her Halloween look and become a witch. Preparing for the role means working on her hair, concoctions, spells, and frightening powers—with her dad offering a little help. The story’s central turn comes when her new reflection proves scarier than she expected, bringing her father’s understanding into the mix. Halloween dress-up, a child’s growing independence, and a parent’s supportive presence shape this picture-book premise.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy Halloween and costume stories
  • Families looking for a picture book about a child asserting her own preferences
  • Young readers interested in witches, spells, and pretend play

Themes

Halloween and costumesIndependence and self-expressionParent-child supportPretend play

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Book overview

Four starred reviews!

In this "inspiring...delightful" (School Library Journal, starred review) picture book offering a twist on the trick-or-treat trope, a feisty little girl has had enough of her parents picking cutesy Halloween costumes for her--this year, a witch!

A little girl has been every adorable thing you can imagine for Halloween, and she is done with being cuddly, sweet, and precious. This year, she's rebelling big-time and going for a totally different vibe: the spookiest thing out there. She's going to be...a witch!

With only a little help from Dad, she works hard on her witchy locks, brew, spells and enchantments, and power to petrify. But what happens when what she sees in the mirror is so spooky, she scares even herself? Nothing that an understanding dad--and maybe a quick restorative nap--can't handle.
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