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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Very Messy Witch
By Diana Murray, Heather Ross (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Grimelda series
A witch's messy house hides the key to her favorite pie.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 335 ratings
32 pages· 549 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Grimelda loves her cozy, cluttered home and her favorite pickle pie. But chaos reigns when she can't find the crucial ingredient amidst the mess. Will she manage to whip up her beloved dish, or will her untidy ways spell disaster? Join Grimelda on a whimsical quest through her topsy-turvy world, where every nook and cranny holds a surprise. Perfect for young readers, this enchanting tale combines humor and charm, inviting you to discover the magic hidden in everyday life. Can Grimelda's love for pickle pie overcome her messy predicament?
From the publisher
Grimelda’s house may not be tidy, but it’s cozy, and that’s just the way she likes it. She also likes pickle pie. There’s only one problem–she can’t find the main ingredient in her messy house! Readers who enjoyed Norman Bridwell’s classic The Witch Next Door will love this funny, charming story about the everyday life of a witch.With a repeating refrain and lively, rhyming text, Grimelda: The Very Messy Witch is perfect for reading aloud with a child at Halloween as well as all year round, or for an emerging reader to enjoy on their own. The vibrant illustrations by Crafty Chloe illustrator Heather Ross provide plenty of fun things for readers to discover on repeated reads.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 549
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~511L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 184922
Publication
- Published
- July 26, 2016
- Publisher
- Katherine Tegen Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062264480
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