- Picture Books
- Ages 4–7
- Fantasy
Which Witch?
A fizzing, rhyming picture-book debut about a peculiar girl who discovers she might be a witch, and a whirl through a sensory, imagination-fuelled world. A confident, read-aloud celebration of creativity and daring to try.
- Best for4–7
- FormatPicture
- Length67 pp
- Read aloud~13 min
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Rhyming
- Lyrical
Tone
- Whimsical
- Funny
- Inspirational
- Warm
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
On the one hundredth of June, one peculiar girl discovers she might just be a witch, but which witch will she be? So begins a kaleidoscopic romp from picture-book newcomers The Whoopsies, in which the five senses become a roadmap for a child's imagination. Told in irresistible bouncing verse and illustrated with bold, hand-drawn artwork, the story sends its heroine on a sensory odyssey through a world of sneezing doors and singing stars, all in service of a warm message about creativity, confidence and the courage to try new things. Rhythmic and playful, it is built to be read aloud, with a metrical energy that carries listeners along and invites them to join in. A joyful, imaginative debut for young readers who love wordplay, magic and the idea that they can become anything they can dream up.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
Best as a read-aloud for roughly 4 to 7s, when the bouncing rhyme and inventive imagery land hardest. Confident readers of 6 to 8 can manage the verse themselves, but it is built to be shared and chanted along to.
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- Best fit · 4–7
- Read aloud · 4–7
- Independent · 6–8
Prose load
Light
Visual support
Very high
Reluctant-reader friendly
Workable
Read-aloud quality
Excellent
Works well for
- Reading aloud
- Reading together
Nothing in the book is likely to concern most parents. Safe to recommend without preview.
Bedtime suitability
3 / 5 · Workable
Sensitive-child
5 / 5 · Good fit
Graphic intensity
1 / 5 · None
Best for
- Rhyming read aloud
- Imaginative play
- Witches and magic
- Creativity
Avoid if
- Dislikes rhyme
- Wants realistic stories
Particularly good for children who are…
- Interested in art and creativity
- Low self esteem
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
The bouncing rhyme is made to be chanted along to, and the world of sneezing doors and singing stars is gloriously strange. Deciding what kind of witch you would be is exactly the kind of imaginative game young readers love to play.
- Magic powers
- Transformation
- Adventure and freedom
Why parents love it
The tightly metrical verse is a pleasure to read aloud, and the message about creativity, confidence and daring to try lands without preaching. A bold, imaginative debut that rewards being read again and again.
- Great writing
- Beautiful illustrations
About the author
The Whoopsies.
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