July 2016 Release!
Grimelda: The Very Messy Witch
by Diana Murray
illustrated by Heather Ross
Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins, July 2016
ISBN-10: 0062264486
ISBN-13: 978-0062264480
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REVIEWS:
"Playful, sinsgong rhymes will hold readers' attentions, while making Grimelda's plight...relatable. The ... ending will have readers giggling."
"When she can't find the essential ingredient for pickle pie, Grimelda is forced to take drastic measures. Clever text and magical digital illustrations."
—Bank Street College of Education "Searchable Best Books List"
"Children will love the Seussian rhymes that don’t miss a beat. A fun, nonscary selection for year-round sharing."
"Murray packs playful comedy into her rhyming verse."
"The digital illustrations seem to revel in the mess, and there are lots of funny things for readers to spy and shake their heads over—how did that get there? (...) Mess-makers will revel in Grimelda’s tale."
ABOUT GRIMELDA:
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.
