This Year, a Witch!

Written and illustrated by Zoey Abbott

A girl defies her parents' costume choices, becoming a witch so spooky she scares herself.

3.9 Goodreads · 402 ratings

40 pages· 287 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~240L

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Bookroo's summary

A determined girl is tired of her parents' cute Halloween costumes. This year, she's transforming into a witch, complete with spells and petrifying powers. But when her reflection becomes too spooky, can her dad's support and a nap save the day? Discover the magic and mischief in this enchanting tale.

From the publisher

In this 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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