REVIEW: HAPPY MAGIC DAY!

It makes sense that Magic Day is celebrated the same day as Halloween. Halloween is a magical holiday, after all. So today, I’m excited to share a review of a book features a magical witch, Hazel, and her granddaughter, Hilda, that’s a perfect read for this holiday or any day:  

​

​TITLE: WITCH HAZEL

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: Molly Idle

PUBLISHER: Little, Brown and Company/2022

OPENING LINES: 
 
In the spring, Hilda helped Hazel sweep the front porch.
“I’ve always loved this time of year,” said Hazel. “Everything old feels new again.”
She brushed the hair from her forehead…
and the dust from the steps…
and smiled.

Molly Idle does it again. This story features Hazel, who not only shares her memories with her granddaughter, Hilda, but brings them to life in the way only a witch could—with magic! The book spans the seasons with a gentle story arc that celebrates family, intergenerational connection, memory, and imagination. Idle’s gorgeous illustrations, done in shades of black, gray, and white on a sepia background, are a departure from her brightly colored books, but her art is no less exquisite. The text and art are striking, but subtly hint at what the story is about, leaving room for the reader’s interpretation and imagination to fill in the rest. I can’t say enough about this sweet, heart-warming tale, which is purely magical! 
 
Read this review on Goodreads and Amazon.
Did you read and like this book? 
One of the best ways to support authors and illustrators is to post reviews for their books. Support an author/illustrator today by leaving a review on Goodreads or Amazon!