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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
Living in an all-black house causes more trouble than Winnie ever expected. In Winnie the Witch by Valerie Thomas, nearly everything Winnie owns is black, including her home, furniture, and cat, Wilbur. That also includes her walls, floors, bed, blankets, and even the bathtub. Wilbur blends in perfectly whenever he closes his bright green eyes. Winnie accidentally sits on him when he sleeps on a chair and trips over him when he rests on the carpet. After one especially nasty fall, she decides to resolve the situation with her magic wand. With one wave and an “Abracadabra!” she gives her cat a startling new look. At first, the spell seems to work because she can finally spot him around her home. Has Winnie completely solved her problem, or will more mishaps follow?
Winnie the Witch by Valerie Thomas is such a cute story. I enjoyed the silly accidents, magic, and Winnie’s attempts to fix her dilemma, which only seem to create new ones. Wilbur’s feelings also matter, adding a thoughtful message about accepting others as they are. Thomas’s writing is simple and playful, while the repeated situations make this tale fun to read aloud. I’d love to share this with my kindergarten students during October because it features a witch and a black cat without being scary. We could discuss colors, emotions, problem-solving, and making fair choices. Children could also make scratch-art pictures or draw their own versions of Wilbur. Korky Paul’s detailed, funny illustrations give kids even more to discover on every page. Young readers who like enchanted mix-ups, surprises, and expressive cats should pick this book. It belongs in homes, classrooms, and libraries because it invites laughter, creativity, and meaningful conversation.
