Happy Halloween, Witch's Cat!

Reviewed by: Carla McAllister - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Maine, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 22, 2016

Review

A little girl believes that her Mom is a good witch and she, her Mom's special cat and, "together we are just right." When Halloween rolls around, they have to decide what costumes to wear and it turns into quite a task. They visit the costume shop and consider many, but nothing is quite right. What to do? She has an idea that might work, as long as her Mom is agreeable. This benign Halloween story is not the least bit frightening and is perfect for picture book audiences. The most wondrous thing, however, are the illustrations. The author/illustrator uses fabric, foil, and myriad household items, photographs them and then incorporates them into the busy, sparkly pages. The details are most entertaining. This makes for a truly unusual look that will draw in young readers and listeners. Consider this title for your picture book and/or holiday themed collection.

Overall Book Score: very good