Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest

Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest

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  • Create Date:2021-09-23 01:21:32
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  • Author:Phoebe Wahl
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Summary

An earthy and beautiful collection of four stories that celebrate the seasons, nature, and life, from award-winning author-illustrator Phoebe Wahl。

Little Witch Hazel is a tiny witch who lives in the forest, helping creatures big and small。 She's a midwife, an intrepid explorer, a hard worker and a kind friend。

In this four-season volume, Little Witch Hazel rescues an orphaned egg, goes sailing on a raft, solves the mystery of a haunted stump and makes house calls to fellow forest dwellers。 But when Little Witch Hazel needs help herself, will she get it in time?

Little Witch Hazel is a beautiful ode to nature, friendship, wild things and the seasons that only Phoebe Wahl could create: an instant classic and a book that readers will pore over time and time again。

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Reviews

Kaley

This is absolutely delightful - I love everything about it。

Rebecca

This is a great starter for children who are seeking more than a basic picture book but aren't quite ready for a chapter book yet。 It has 4 chapters for the 4 seasons but is still in picture book form。Overall a lovely little story。 This is a great starter for children who are seeking more than a basic picture book but aren't quite ready for a chapter book yet。 It has 4 chapters for the 4 seasons but is still in picture book form。Overall a lovely little story。 。。。more

Melki

Spend a delightful year with Little Witch Hazel as she hatches an owlet, learns to relax, and investigates a mysterious noise。 Wahl's lovely, detail-packed artwork highlights all the wonders each season has to offer - from special activities to the changing landscape。 Hazel seems more gnome than witch, and she's more of an herbalist than a spell-caster。 The non-scary forest she inhabits is filled with magical folk, making this a sweet and gentle read-aloud for even the smallest humans。This title Spend a delightful year with Little Witch Hazel as she hatches an owlet, learns to relax, and investigates a mysterious noise。 Wahl's lovely, detail-packed artwork highlights all the wonders each season has to offer - from special activities to the changing landscape。 Hazel seems more gnome than witch, and she's more of an herbalist than a spell-caster。 The non-scary forest she inhabits is filled with magical folk, making this a sweet and gentle read-aloud for even the smallest humans。This title releases on September 21st, and already has the look and feel of a classic。Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the preview。 I can't wait to get my own copy! 。。。more

I'mogén

Thank you Netgalley for an e-copy。 All opinions are my own。This was a sweet book, consisting of 4 short stories for each season of the year。 Little Witch Hazel is a much valued member of her village, helping everyone she can day in and out。 These stories shows little bursts of her day to day life over the year and was just so wholesome and adorable。The illustrations (colour palette, design etc) we're stunning。 I loved how all the little creatures were of different sizes and shapes and the author Thank you Netgalley for an e-copy。 All opinions are my own。This was a sweet book, consisting of 4 short stories for each season of the year。 Little Witch Hazel is a much valued member of her village, helping everyone she can day in and out。 These stories shows little bursts of her day to day life over the year and was just so wholesome and adorable。The illustrations (colour palette, design etc) we're stunning。 I loved how all the little creatures were of different sizes and shapes and the author wasn't afraid to make them look very natural and relatable despite them being mythical (e。g。 normalising bigger shapes and leg hair - I loved that)。I bet these shades and tones would stand out so beautifully in a nice glossy-paged hardback。This was so wholesome and I was smiling throughout。 It has left me feeling very content。The only issue I found was the formatting on my tablet, but this isn't the final edition, so I can't really fault that。Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)

Leslie Harris

Little Witch Hazel is a delightful book for children and adults if you relish beautiful illustrations and a book that is full of heart! Phoebe Wahl leads the readers through the 4 seasons where Little Witch finds herself, as she demonstrates kindness, empathy, curiosity and the importance of relaxing and being one with nature while meeting wonderful woodland creatures! Phoebe represents all types of people and body types in delightful authentic images。 These vintage folkish styled fairies, sprit Little Witch Hazel is a delightful book for children and adults if you relish beautiful illustrations and a book that is full of heart! Phoebe Wahl leads the readers through the 4 seasons where Little Witch finds herself, as she demonstrates kindness, empathy, curiosity and the importance of relaxing and being one with nature while meeting wonderful woodland creatures! Phoebe represents all types of people and body types in delightful authentic images。 These vintage folkish styled fairies, sprites, elves, hobgoblins, ogres, dryads, ghosts and Little Witch herself learn the importance of friendship and taking time out to celebrate each other。 The whole world could use a little Phoebe Wahl! This book is sure to delight! 。。。more

Gabby

This was an incredibly sweet picture book。 Although the format makes it sound like a book for children, I think all ages, especially adults would enjoy this。 This book was the equivalent to a hot tea and a warm blankie on a cold day。 It feels like a soft hug given to you by an old friend。The artwork was beautiful and the writing was lyrical。 I would love to own a physical copy of this one day。 The book is separated into four parts, one for each season, which I think really brought out the magic This was an incredibly sweet picture book。 Although the format makes it sound like a book for children, I think all ages, especially adults would enjoy this。 This book was the equivalent to a hot tea and a warm blankie on a cold day。 It feels like a soft hug given to you by an old friend。The artwork was beautiful and the writing was lyrical。 I would love to own a physical copy of this one day。 The book is separated into four parts, one for each season, which I think really brought out the magic in the story。 I also loved the representation of different body types in this book, it was never discussed, just accepted and was a lovely thoughtful touch。I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley。 All thoughts and opinions are my own。 。。。more

Miriasha

With the warm and whimsical heart of classics like Frog & Toad, Little Witch Hazel is a cozy tale of magic and community through the seasons。Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Taryn Palmisano

This is a lovely little collection of short stories in the vein of Frog and Toad or Little Bear。 All the nostalgia comes at you but it's still a new and adorable thing in and of itself。 These stories follow Little Witch Hazel。 She is not exactly on an adventure。 We get these brief glimpses into Hazel's life and world in the form of these vignettes。 The colors are vivid and the illustrations are intriguing and lovely。 My young daughter became an instant fan。 I would recommend this book to childre This is a lovely little collection of short stories in the vein of Frog and Toad or Little Bear。 All the nostalgia comes at you but it's still a new and adorable thing in and of itself。 These stories follow Little Witch Hazel。 She is not exactly on an adventure。 We get these brief glimpses into Hazel's life and world in the form of these vignettes。 The colors are vivid and the illustrations are intriguing and lovely。 My young daughter became an instant fan。 I would recommend this book to children aged 4 to 9。 As well as adults who enjoy a good picture book。 。。。more

Juju Rodriguez

"Little Witch Hazel" is by far one of the loveliest books I've ever had the honour of reading。 Honestly, this book had no business making me sob at the end from how utterly beautiful it was。 This book follows Little Witch Hazel through all four seasons of the year starting in Spring and ending in Winter。 Each short story does a really great job of telling a compete story and delivering a really good message to young readers。 I especially loved how the author tied all the stories together to crea "Little Witch Hazel" is by far one of the loveliest books I've ever had the honour of reading。 Honestly, this book had no business making me sob at the end from how utterly beautiful it was。 This book follows Little Witch Hazel through all four seasons of the year starting in Spring and ending in Winter。 Each short story does a really great job of telling a compete story and delivering a really good message to young readers。 I especially loved how the author tied all the stories together to create a full and complete book。 Each story also does a great job of expanding the world Little Witch Hazel lives in。 I thought the representation trough the book was really well done as well。 All of Little Witch Hazel's friends are adorable。 The art style is stunning。 It is so full of whimsy and enhances the story so much。 I would highly recommend this book to anyone with children or anyone you enjoys whimsical books。 Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for providing me with this E-Arc of "Little Witch Hazel" in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more

Alexandra

Very cute story of four events covering the four seasons。 What this little witch adventures during the year。 Illustrations are not to bad。

Mel

I read this book through NetGalley。 The art work was beautiful and the story very cute。 I loved that it took place through out a year of the little witches life。 I’m not sure if it’s because I read it in my iPad but the print size for the lettering was pretty small and hard to read。

Zezee

This was such a warm, relaxing read。 Little Witch Hazel is a children’s picture book containing four short stories, one for each season。 They all center on Hazel, a little witch who lives in Mosswood Forest。The story begins in spring, when Hazel finds and takes home an orphaned egg, and moves on to summer, when Hazel learns that taking a day off to relax and chill with friends is also beneficial and needed。 In autumn, Hazel helps her neighbors unearth the cause of a haunted stump, and in winter This was such a warm, relaxing read。 Little Witch Hazel is a children’s picture book containing four short stories, one for each season。 They all center on Hazel, a little witch who lives in Mosswood Forest。The story begins in spring, when Hazel finds and takes home an orphaned egg, and moves on to summer, when Hazel learns that taking a day off to relax and chill with friends is also beneficial and needed。 In autumn, Hazel helps her neighbors unearth the cause of a haunted stump, and in winter we see that those who Hazel helps also care for her。Although Hazel is called a witch, we do not see her work any magic。 Instead, it seems that her tools are her knowledge of nature and the kindness and respect she shows all creatures。 Also, Hazel is quite small, about the same size as the forest creatures and elves in her community。 It made me wonder if she’s an elf too。The story strongly focuses on the bonds created through friendship as well as how friendships form from being an active member in one’s community。 Hazel is always out helping others in need。 She seems quite a busy little witch。ART STYLEIt’s so cute! I like the medium Wahl uses to create the illustrations because of the thick texture it gives the illustrations。 I wonder what she used… I’m guessing oil pastels or maybe color pencils due to the fine details in some scenes。What I love most about the illustrations are the colors。 It’s overwhelmingly green with a good bit of brown, since the story is set in the forest, but there are also pops of red, hints of blue, and some white。 The colors have a richness to them that makes them pop, and I think it’s because of texture of whatever medium Wahl used to color them。As for the characters, I like how diverse they are and I also like how Hazel is drawn。 She’s not drawn to resemble witches as they are often portrayed in pop culture and is often donned in green or blue, whether dress, pullovers, cardigan, or sweater, and rocks a red pointy hat。 I like that。Unfortunately, I’m unable to show any samples of the illustrations since I read an electronic copy。OVERALL: ★★★☆☆A sweet story about friendship that takes you through the seasons with a little witch who enjoys helping others。As posted on Zezee with Books。 。。。more

bohemianrhapsodyreads

This is the cutest book about a witch named Hazel who lives in the forest and helps everyone and everything。 But who do you think is going to help her? Well, you have to read the book to find out! The illustrations in this book are beautiful and this book would make a great gift! I just reviewed Little Witch Hazel by Phoebe Wahl。 #NetGalley

Carol Kean

What a beautiful book - the words as well as the illustrations by the renowned Phoebe Wahl。 Rich, colorful, lushly detailed pictures bring the story to life。 And what a great story!Divided into four seasons, this tale begins with a little witch who finds an abandoned egg in the woods。 What kind of egg is it? She doesn't know, but she hurries home with it and keeps it warm to protect the life inside。 Come morning, she is bonding with an owlet。 The owl soon outgrows her tiny house, but she helps O What a beautiful book - the words as well as the illustrations by the renowned Phoebe Wahl。 Rich, colorful, lushly detailed pictures bring the story to life。 And what a great story!Divided into four seasons, this tale begins with a little witch who finds an abandoned egg in the woods。 What kind of egg is it? She doesn't know, but she hurries home with it and keeps it warm to protect the life inside。 Come morning, she is bonding with an owlet。 The owl soon outgrows her tiny house, but she helps Otis find his way back to his own natural world。Her name, Hazel, reminds us of a favorite herbal remedy, witch hazel。 Healing and closeness to nature radiate from every page。 One might expect Hazel to be lonely, in her tiny house all by herself, but the forest is her companion along with everything in it。 This is a message I don't see in many books: little girls, you can grow up to be whole and happy without Prince Charming to complete you。 Hazel is at one with nature, fulfilled and satisfied。 No, it's not spelled out, and that's the beauty of this life lesson: it's subtle。 Charitable deeds, little acts of kindness, and an aura of sweetness and compassion make this a pleasant escape for book lovers of all ages。 This isn't just for children。 I especially loved Hazel's Lazy Day。 Hazel is preoccupied with picking berries, like Aesop's hardworking ants versus the lazy hare, but we get no didactic message here。 Her friends call her into the water for some splash time, and she sets her basket aside to frolick with the them。 Sometimes it's ok to let the busy-work go and live in the now, celebrating summer weather with companions。 This is a very quick read, but it invites re-reading, and the pictures offer something new every time, some tiny detail I hadn't noticed before。 What a labor of love for the artist--a visual feast for the reader--along with food for thought。 What more could we ask?Thank you, NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada, Tundra Books, for an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more

Ciera Moore

I absolutely ADORED this book! I loved that there were little stories that had nicely tied-together endings。 I also loved that the first story and the last story really brought us full circle。 The illustrations were beautiful and I loved to see body representation in the Little Witch。 She was adorable and so were all the characters。 I cannot wait to own a copy of this book! I was given the opportunity to read an early release through NetGalley。

Letitia-Elizabeth

I genuinely loved this book so much!! The the storyline was unique and heartwarming! While it's hard to pick a favourite part of the book since I loved everything, I need to mention the illustrations! They are breathtaking and while I read the ebook version, I can only imagine how beautiful physical copies would be。 I loved the different stories and the correspondence to the different seasons! II am always looking for more nature focused fictional books and this is my new favourite! It makes me I genuinely loved this book so much!! The the storyline was unique and heartwarming! While it's hard to pick a favourite part of the book since I loved everything, I need to mention the illustrations! They are breathtaking and while I read the ebook version, I can only imagine how beautiful physical copies would be。 I loved the different stories and the correspondence to the different seasons! II am always looking for more nature focused fictional books and this is my new favourite! It makes me wish Little Witch Hazel was real! She is so kind and helpful and I think this book would be great for teaching topics such as friendship, empathy, kindness and protecting the earth! I love when children's books are able to incorporate so much without being overwhelming and this book definitely was able to do that! I can't wait until i can discuss this next earth day! 。。。more

Erica

What a sweet little book。 Broken up by the seasons, we follow Little Witch Hazel as she explores and interacts with the forest around her。 Making friends, taking time off, and helping others are some of the themes explored。 The accompanying art is so beautiful and I loved that Hazel was not only plus sized but had visible body hair。

Roxana

Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest is an adorable little story about the titular little witch, going through four seasons of her life in a charming, gnomic woodlands community。 She raises an owl in the spring, discovers the joys of putting off errands and relaxing in the summer, faces her fears and makes a new friend in the fall, and gets lost in the snow in the winter - before being helped out by an old friend。 The illustrations are fantastical and cute - I love the way Hazel is drawn, al Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest is an adorable little story about the titular little witch, going through four seasons of her life in a charming, gnomic woodlands community。 She raises an owl in the spring, discovers the joys of putting off errands and relaxing in the summer, faces her fears and makes a new friend in the fall, and gets lost in the snow in the winter - before being helped out by an old friend。 The illustrations are fantastical and cute - I love the way Hazel is drawn, all red cheeks and soft roundness - along with the richly detailed world and her friends around her。 The story is warm and cozy and sweet as freshly baked gingerbread。 A whimsical fairyland hug of a book。 Thank you to NetGalley and Tundra Books for the advance review copy! 。。。more

Shauna Morrison

Thank you NetGalley, Tundra Books, and Penguin Random House Canada for the digital advance reading copy of this book。I liked that the four stories can be read separately。 Each seasons story would be the perfect length for a bedtime story。 The illustrations are colorful and there are lots of interesting things to look at on each page。 My favorite story was Winter because it tied back into Spring。

Allie

This rating/review is based on an advanced copy from Netgalley and Tundra Books。This little book is so lovely。 Little Witch Hazel lives in a beautiful forest full of trolls, fairies, frogs, newts, and all kinds of other creatures and critters。 She goes about her business, and in that respect this book is really ordinary。 She pick berries, she tends to lost eggs and newborn bunnies, she takes letters to the post office。 But this small world is so adorable and comfortable, I want to drop right int This rating/review is based on an advanced copy from Netgalley and Tundra Books。This little book is so lovely。 Little Witch Hazel lives in a beautiful forest full of trolls, fairies, frogs, newts, and all kinds of other creatures and critters。 She goes about her business, and in that respect this book is really ordinary。 She pick berries, she tends to lost eggs and newborn bunnies, she takes letters to the post office。 But this small world is so adorable and comfortable, I want to drop right into it。 Hazel doesn't have superpowers and does doesn't go on a wild adventure。 Instead this book is about her small, simple, witchy life。 I loved it。 。。。more

Sophie Ligaya dela Cruz

TELL ME WHY I WAS WEEPING THE WHOLE TIME WHILE I WAS READING THIS BOOK BDHSJSJSHAJAJwelcome to the cottagecore generation!little witch hazel was gorgeous and pleasant, as every children’s book should be。 (this is the pinnacle!) the wonderfully intricate double-page illustration spreads never failed to make me gasp in delight。 and on top of that, I appreciated the diversity of skin tones and body types depicted in this book。 (AND LITTLE WITCH HAZEL HERSELF HAS LEG HAIR。 BONA-FIDE LEG HAIR。 I LOVE TELL ME WHY I WAS WEEPING THE WHOLE TIME WHILE I WAS READING THIS BOOK BDHSJSJSHAJAJwelcome to the cottagecore generation!little witch hazel was gorgeous and pleasant, as every children’s book should be。 (this is the pinnacle!) the wonderfully intricate double-page illustration spreads never failed to make me gasp in delight。 and on top of that, I appreciated the diversity of skin tones and body types depicted in this book。 (AND LITTLE WITCH HAZEL HERSELF HAS LEG HAIR。 BONA-FIDE LEG HAIR。 I LOVED THAT!) everyone has a place in this little alcove of the forest。little witch hazel was equal parts exciting and peaceful。 I’m buying a copy of little witch hazel for my once and future kids, should I have children in the next twenty years of my lifethis was a privilege to readthank you to the publishers and NetGalley for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review! twitter ☆ instagram ☆ youtube ☆ tiktok ☆ blog 。。。more

Kamie Leigh

This was such a delightful read。 I truly believe so many children will enjoy this story, especially the gorgeous illustrations。 I thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of nostalgia it gave me as someone who loved to read books such as this when I was a young girl。 This is definitely a book I can’t wait to read to my little girl when she is a bit older。Thank you, Netgalley, for this wonderful advanced copy!

Lucy Hudson

An absolute delight! The perfect book for kids interested in the woods, little creatures, cottage-y living。 My three and five year old adored this book, and we will be purchasing a copy once it comes out! A wonderful, sweet collection of four stories。I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley

Mary Bronson

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an E-ARC of this book for an honest review I highly enjoyed this little picture book about a witch named Hazel during each of the different seasons。 It first starts out in spring and goes all the way through winter。 We follow her day to day activities, new adventures, and what life is like in the forest。 I also love the illustrations。 They are so cute。

Carolyn B

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers。 To view it, click here。 Little Witch Hazel is a short work of fiction organized around the four seasons。 The rich botanical illustrations have a whimsical-fantasy-woodland-forest-elf style and immerse the reader in the "Mosswood Forest" (the end sheets have a fun map of the Mosswood Forest with its "Oaktree Apartments", "Cobbler" that lives in a shoe, "Fairylands," and the "Haunted Stump")。 Each season follows Little Witch Hazel, a miniature witch who lives in the forest, and teaches kindness and environmentalism as Little Witch Hazel is a short work of fiction organized around the four seasons。 The rich botanical illustrations have a whimsical-fantasy-woodland-forest-elf style and immerse the reader in the "Mosswood Forest" (the end sheets have a fun map of the Mosswood Forest with its "Oaktree Apartments", "Cobbler" that lives in a shoe, "Fairylands," and the "Haunted Stump")。 Each season follows Little Witch Hazel, a miniature witch who lives in the forest, and teaches kindness and environmentalism as Hazel interacts with her neighbors and the woods in which she lives:Spring: Little Witch Hazel finds an "orphaned egg," rolls it homeSummer: Little Witch Hazel's lazy dayFall: "The Haunted Stump"Winter: "The Blizzard" 。。。more

Natalie

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers。Little Witch Hazel is a delightfully sweet children's book of four stories about a little witch called Hazel。 Hazel is tiny and lives in the forest with her friends and neighbours all around her。 Hazel makes trips to visit her patients and friends and always cares for and tends to others。 The last story relates to the first story about an owl called Otis and is such a lovely h I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers。Little Witch Hazel is a delightfully sweet children's book of four stories about a little witch called Hazel。 Hazel is tiny and lives in the forest with her friends and neighbours all around her。 Hazel makes trips to visit her patients and friends and always cares for and tends to others。 The last story relates to the first story about an owl called Otis and is such a lovely heartwarming story to end the book on。 The illustrations are really beautiful and interesting with lots of detail and things to discover。 This is a fantastic book to share again and again with children。 。。。more

Shawna

What a delightful book! Little Witch Hazel reminds me of story books I read as a child。 Hazel is such a charming character。 She’s kind, caring, and courageous to those around her。 The story follows her through the four seasons where she is joined by her friends and neighbors through adventures in the woods she calls home。 The illustrations are gorgeous and they compliment the writing perfectly。 This will easily become a well loved story that is passed down through generations。 Thank you to NetGa What a delightful book! Little Witch Hazel reminds me of story books I read as a child。 Hazel is such a charming character。 She’s kind, caring, and courageous to those around her。 The story follows her through the four seasons where she is joined by her friends and neighbors through adventures in the woods she calls home。 The illustrations are gorgeous and they compliment the writing perfectly。 This will easily become a well loved story that is passed down through generations。 Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more

Stephany

Oh where do I even begin!? Such a charming book。 Not only were the illustrations beautiful and the story imaginative and fun, there were a lot of little details。 Hidden in this gem are visuals of, (dare I say it?) normal body types。 This book portrays, almost without meaning to, how to be comfortable in your own skin。 Something young girls and boys should see on a regular bases。 Besides that this has a classic Winnie The Pooh feel crossed with the classic Root Children。 I would recommend this bo Oh where do I even begin!? Such a charming book。 Not only were the illustrations beautiful and the story imaginative and fun, there were a lot of little details。 Hidden in this gem are visuals of, (dare I say it?) normal body types。 This book portrays, almost without meaning to, how to be comfortable in your own skin。 Something young girls and boys should see on a regular bases。 Besides that this has a classic Winnie The Pooh feel crossed with the classic Root Children。 I would recommend this book for the young and the young at heart。 It was so lovely。My criteria for reviewing children's picture books are as follows: Does it keep my child's attention? Are the pictures engaging? Is it age appropriate? Is it teaching anything of value? Does it promote a conversation after the book is over?Does it keep my child attention?The text is simple but there is so much to see in the illustrations, my children had no trouble reading this book。Are the pictures engaging? Yes, the illustrations are a work of art。 I wish I could have it framed in my house。Is it age appropriate?This book is age appropriate and has something for everyone at any age。Is it teaching anything of value?I would say so yes, the story is fun but if you would like to take it to the next level there is plenty to talk about。 Does it promote a conversation after the book is over?Absolutely。 The only con about this book is that there is not more to read。 If you call that a con。 。。。more

Kyleigh Wegener

I loved this book。 The pictures were so cute and colorful and the sections were the perfect length。 I can’t wait to buy a physics copy to read with my girls。

Katherine

Little Witch Hazel stands out first and foremost as an incredible book of fine art。 Phoebe Wahl is an exceptional illustrator and I want all of the pages from this book framed and display on my walls。 I can't imagine anyone better suited to write a book about witches and forests。 That being said, the actual stories are understated to say the least。 I'm not sure they contain enough energy to keep a child engaged。 Furthermore, the text is very fine and small - not ideal for new readers who do well Little Witch Hazel stands out first and foremost as an incredible book of fine art。 Phoebe Wahl is an exceptional illustrator and I want all of the pages from this book framed and display on my walls。 I can't imagine anyone better suited to write a book about witches and forests。 That being said, the actual stories are understated to say the least。 I'm not sure they contain enough energy to keep a child engaged。 Furthermore, the text is very fine and small - not ideal for new readers who do well with bold type。 The world-building and illustrations might be sufficient for a child to truly enjoy this book。 I look forward to reading more reviews by parents who can provide first-hand accounts of how Little Witch Hazel is received by its intended audience。 Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! 。。。more