*AD – Reviewed from an advance reading copy provided by the publisher
Owlet Press always publish the most beautiful children’s picture books, and “My Mummy is a Witch” written by ‘The Great British Bake Off’ star, Helena Garcia does not disappoint! A special welcome to those who have found my review today through the Owlet Press Book Tour – so happy to see you here!
About the Author
Following her success on “Bake Off”, Helena Garcia published two adult non-fiction titles. The Wicked Baker and The Witch-Crafting Handbook (both Quadrille). She has developed her own design-led brand “Witches by Helena Garcia”, which offers home accessories and fashion products for “the modern witch”.
About the book
My Mummy is a Witch is Helena Garcia’s first children’s book. A rhyming story celebrating the love between a mother and daughter, with a fantasy twist, the story is narrated by a young girl who describes all the things she does with her mum throughout the day and explains how they make memories together. They weave their way from breakfast to foraging in the woods with wolves, to a bubble bath in a cauldron with some friendly frogs, to snuggling up for bedtime with a spooky book or two. This ‘witchling’ certainly treasures these precious moments with her mummy.
I’m such a fan of Jess Rose’s illustrations too, her colour palettes and drawings are so delightful and whimsical. Paired with Helena Garcia’s bubbly, rhyming text, they compliment each other perfectly. There are also gorgeous end papers. Filled with potions, bats and flowers. Not to mention some fascinating facts! Did you know that in the Middle Ages, Moss was known as bats wool? Or that witches used snail slime to cure burns? We didn’t either!
