Perfect for trick-or-treaters of all ages, A Very Brave Witch makes for a playful experience that takes the scariness out of the holiday.
On the far side of town, in a big, dark, house, lives a brave little witch. She has heard lots and lots about those scary humans and a holiday they call Halloween, but she has never even seen Halloween for herself. Until one very special Halloween comes along…Download and start listening now!
"Of the two McGhee books we read last night, this is definitely the one for younger kids. Very friendly and non-scary. Bliss's cat is up to all kinds of amusing stuff."
— Kaethe (5 out of 5 stars)
“A humorous, not-scary-at-all read-aloud.”
— School Library Journal" Fun Halloween book for young kids. "
— Dahl, 1/8/2014" Cute enough book for the Halloween season. About a witch who is thinking that humans are scary and she knows a few things about humans. When she finally encounters one, she and the human both overcome their fears to become friends. "
— Andrea, 1/1/2014" I loved the beginning of this book and the message it relays... but I was a little disappointed in the last few pages. Still a fun read. "
— Laura, 12/17/2013" Great illustrations, but not much story line. "
— Chris, 11/18/2013" Cute Halloween picture book told from a witch's point of view--a witch who is afraid of humans. "
— Andrea, 10/18/2013" Cute! A great book about the things we assume are true, but are often something else entirely. "
— Dana, 8/24/2013" Cute story about a witch who is afraid of humans...until she has the opportunity to meet one! "
— Tricia, 3/24/2013" I like the twist of this little Halloween story. The witches are actually scared of humans, except for one brave soul! "
— Tierra, 3/19/2013" Fun for Halloween but not a favorite read aloud. Does have cute pictures. "
— Inspired, 1/9/2013" this has been a standard part of my class visit repitoire and i don't quite know what to swap it out with in november. "
— Nicole, 9/30/2012" A witch becomes friends with a human. A. R. "
— Horace, 9/1/2012" One witch and one human "
— Jen, 8/29/2012" A cute halloween picture book about a little witch who sets out to prove that she isn't afraid of people, even though they aren't green. "
— Luann, 2/24/2012" Cute pictures, but they don't make up for the weak story. "
— Tricia, 2/11/2012Alison McGhee is an acclaimed author. She writes for all ages and in all forms, from poetry and stories to novels, picture books, and essays, and her books are popular with critics and readers alike. Her novel Shadow Baby was a Today Show Book Club pick, and her picture book Someday was featured on NPR.