I Am a Witch's Cat

PreS-Gr 2—A child dressed as a cat is just certain that her mom is a good witch. What other explanation is there for the strange potions she keeps in the bathroom? There are also the eyeballs and fingers she buys from the grocery store and the magical herbs she grows for the bubbling brews. She cackles with her friends while exchanging books and even whirls around a broomstick once a week. Mom has to be a witch, and every good witch deserves a black cat who adores her and serves as her faithful sidekick. Created with a variety of media, including fabric, watercolor, and pen and ink, this masterly book has tiny, almost three-dimensional scenes that will leave readers lingering on each page to soak in all the details. The illustrations are bright and whimsical, filling the pages in perfect synergy with the text. Children will love the idea that their parent might have a top-secret, super-cool life. This charming title will be a hit year-round.—Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE