Pitzorno creates a meandering tale which follows Alfonso on his quest to uncover, track-down, woo and marry a witch all before the deadline that has been handed to him. Although the story is good and it’s an enjoyable read, I found the cast of characters in this book quite confusing – on many occasions. If you have to literally spell out the 'moral of the story' in the end, I don’t think it’s a good book to start with.

The unrefined free-hand pencil drawings that are more prevalent in pre-1980's children's books are wonderful to visit . As she moves through the community offering assistance to the other witches, her small size keeps sabotaging her efforts.She figures that if she can destroy "that little blue goody-goody", then it would truly be "a bat in her hat", and all she has to do is let them lead Brenda to their village for her instant fame and fortune. Miss Snarly is ready to turn the tree root Papa Smurf is hanging onto into a snake, but then Brenda turns her teacher's broom into an anvil, causing her to fall into the river at the bottom of the ravine.

I also greatly enjoyed Adrienne Adams illustrations, which had all the usual witchy charm, and then some! Then, when the director of the broom-flying demonstration went missing, Wilma was able to step into her shoes, saving the day and proving that although she was little, she did indeed have something to contribute. The narrator often interjects to comment on the story, providing humorous insights, explanations and passing judgement on the horrible Alfonso.I like the way Wilma is empowered to take charge and set things right with her ingenuity, preparation, and knowledge. It is quite similar to the situation that was happening to Mae her mummy friend in the book The Littlest Mummy. Recommended to those who like books about little witches who use their smarts to overcome their seeming disadvantages.

Alfonso Terrible is left a large sum of money by a dead relative – but the only way for Alfonso to get his grubby mitts on the cash is to marry a witch.When the oldest of the sisters displays some witchy characteristics, Asdrubale begins to hatch a diabolical scheme. While Miss Snarly is distracted watching Papa Smurf riding with Brenda on her broom, Smurfette and Hefty sneak their way into the teacher's classroom.

Meanwhile, the selfish and greedy Alfonso attempts to fulfil the conditions set by his uncle to retrieve his multi-million inheritance: he must marry a witch. Having said this, there are many things for young minds to enjoy about The Littlest Witch and what with it being Halloween why not treat your children to a fab little book – with many a laugh out loud moment and some gross moments too…because who doesn’t love a bit of grossness. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Even though the writing style is completely opposite to "Magic Tree House" type books, I think this sort of book is important for kids today.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. It’s more of a story book with illustrations than a standard picture book; it’s very text heavy, but it makes for a wonderful read aloud and also a good book for independent readers. The story is a bit longer than the average picture book and I really appreciated the reveal at the end. Her efforts to help other witches with various Halloween preparations were similarly unsuccessful, leaving her feeling very down, until she ran into her friend, Mae the mummy. By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.