Happy Halloween, Witch's Cat!

PreS-Gr 1—In this sequel to I Am a Witch's Cat (HarperCollins, 2014), the little girl, Witch's Cat, is seeking a costume for Halloween; she has lost interest in her traditional one-piece feline suit and hopes a trip to the costume shop will suit her fancy. Each of the options for dress up falls short, often for the very reason they are chosen by others; the skeleton costume is too bony, the ballerina costume is too frilly, and the mummy is too tangly. Witch's Cat's matter-of-fact tone outlines her perception of the world and her close relationship with her mother: "My mom is a witch, and I am her special witch's cat. She is a good witch, and together we are just right." After much to-do, little Witch's Cat realizes the answer to her dilemma in a satisfying resolution. Mixed-media illustrations emphasize the hustle and bustle of indoor scenes, from the family's crowded kitchen to the exuberant décor on display in the costume shop. While the details in the store add quirky, dramatic flair, it is Witch's Cat's soft expressions that emphasize the sheer delight of this fall season.