Quick Look
- A little house sets off to search for a new witch in this charming fairy tale about making a fresh start and finding new friends
- Features warm illustrations full of beautiful landscapes and woodland creatures -- from roaming foxes to long-eared hares, and inquisitive deer
- Celebrates being brave and remaining hopeful even when things are difficult
- Children will enjoy watching the seasons change as birds nest, flowers bloom, mushrooms sprout, and snow falls around the little house
- A new fairy tale inspired by eastern folklore, including Baba Yaga’s house on chicken legs
A little house is empty and alone after the old witch leaves forever. How will the little house that needs a new witch, find a witch who needs a house? An exquisite fairy tale with enchanting illustrations.
Description
Deep in the forest sat a little witch's house, but the old witch who'd lived there had gone for good. The little house felt empty and alone. As the seasons changed, grass grew tall around it and mushrooms began to sprout from its roof. The little house knew it must find a new witch or it would fall down.
What to do? Creaking, the little house stood up and set out on a journey. Would it find a witch in need of a house?
This charming original fairy tale from Sophie Pluim, illustrator of The Runaway Pancake, celebrates change and being open to new beginnings.
Reviews
Praise for The Runaway Pancake:
'What elevates this simple tale is the beautiful watercolor illustrations that are vivid, highly detailed, and give readers a sense of place. Children will almost hear the leaves rustling in the wind and smell ripening apples in the trees as the animals crash through the autumn forest.'
-- School Library Journal
'Like the classic tale "The Gingerbread Man", this cumulative story relies on repetition and rhythm... Children will gobble this one up and ask for more.'
-- Kirkus Reviews
'Illustrated in vibrant colours and with a cheeky runaway pancake as the protagonist, this playful story with rhythmic text will get your children engaged and smiling for sure!'
-- thekidsbookstagrammer (Instagram)
Author
Sophie Pluim is an acclaimed children's author and illustrator based in The Netherlands. Since graduating from Utrecht School of the Arts in The Netherlands she has illustrated picture books, middle-grade and young adult novels. Sophie draws much of her inspiration from nature and enjoys adding fantastical elements. She is the illustrator of The Runaway Pancake.
