Humbug Witch by Lorna Balian is a charming Halloween read for young kids. The little witch is perfect. She has her “slightly squashed, tall, black, pointed hat,” her witchy shoes, long stringy hair and a sturdy broomstick. Her only problem is her spells never, ever work. Finally she gives up and goes to bed, but the ending is a cute suprise. She’s just a little girl pretending to be a scary witch.
Originally published in 1965, this picture book has a timelessness I appreciate. The vocabulary is simple and I like how it goes through the simple sequence of getting dressed up and taking the costume off. The illustrations are cute and whimsical and full of Halloween colors. It’s one I could see myself reading over and over in October if Amber was still little. Humbug Witch is a perfect seasonal read-aloud for preschoolers through early elementary.
4 out of 5 stars
Category: Picture book- Halloween
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First published 1965
32 pages
Book Source: For review
I adore the cover of this one and sounds cute too! A great seasonal pick!
That looks adorable!
Sounds good 🙂 I do like seasonal reads
I know this book! It is wonderful!
This sounds too cute!
sounds cute. I think I would be horrible at potions since I’m not a good cook. I think they go hand in hand.
I’m a little late for Halloween but this looks like a winner.