I Am a Witch's Cat

by Harriet Muncaster, Harriet Muncaster (Illustrator)

Overview

In this whimsical picture book, a little girl believes her mother is a good witch—and she is a special witch's cat! After all, every good witch needs a black cat. Together, this playful girl and her loving mom are a perfect twosome, whether they are mixing potions, growing magical plants, or dreaming of wild broomstick rides under a full moon.

For each dazzling spread, author-illustrator Harriet Muncaster handcrafted three-dimensional scenes out of paper and mixed media, then photographed them for a truly distinctive look. With each turn of the page, parents and kids will love discovering all the rich details in the miniature world Muncaster has created.

With plenty of witchy magic and sparkle, this warm story is sure to become a Halloween treat that will be enjoyed throughout the year.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062229144
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	07/22/2014
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Harriet Muncaster is the author-illustrator of another picture book starring Witch's Cat and her mother, I Am a Witch's Cat. Harriet holds two degrees in illustration, and she owns a very fancy witch's hat. She has lived on the same hill in Hertfordshire, England, for as long as she can remember.

Harriet Muncaster is the author-illustrator of another picture book starring Witch's Cat and her mother, I Am a Witch's Cat. Harriet holds two degrees in illustration, and she owns a very fancy witch's hat. She has lived on the same hill in Hertfordshire, England, for as long as she can remember.

Editorial Reviews

It's not often that a Halloween book is this visually exquisite; parents may want to keep this one around all year.

The New York Times - Maria Russo

2014-07-16
A spunky girl who dresses up as a black cat is sure her mother is really a witch. Turn the pages to see if this is true. Muncaster focuses her debut picture book on the daily activities that this mother and daughter enjoy together. The heroine scampers across the pages in her feline finery and justifies her belief. "I know my mom is a witch because she keeps lots of strange potion bottles in the bathroom that I am NOT allowed to touch." Readers are treated to a page that is a photograph of sculptural miniatures, cut-paper objects and carefully placed fabric and beads. The three-dimensional quality of the scene translates convincingly to the flat page. Young readers will not see potions, however. The items are just shampoo, soap and perfume bottles. Each page turn features another visually rich diorama: the grocery-store aisle, the checkout counter, the garden and the kitchen. Although her mother seems to "grow magical herbs," cackles with her friends and magically makes her feel better whenever she hurts herself, kids will wisely recognize that this imaginative cat is mistaken—right? On Friday nights, mom gets a babysitter to stay with her beloved cat-girl. And what does mom do with her night out? Hmm. This heartwarming look at the close bond between mother and daughter stands out for its clever twist and stunningly detailed artwork. (Picture book. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews