Boo-La-La Witch Spa - Hardcover

Berger, Samantha

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803738862 ISBN 13: 9780803738867

Publisher: Dial Books, 2015

Synopsis

Spooky meets silly in this unique Halloween story about a witch’s night out at the fa-BOO Witch Spa!
 
Halloween is the most important day of the year for any witch. So when the holiday ends and the witches are tired from tricking and treating, they all head to the fa-boo Witch Spa. Here they indulge in Bat-Whisker Tea, Broom Bristle Facials, and other spooky spa goodies. A trip to the Witch Spa is sure to make any witch or warlock feel refreshed, revived, and positively revolting. Charming illustrations, clever rhymes, and silly spa treatments make this a fun Halloween book with mega mom appeal.

About this title

About the Author

Samantha Berger is the author of more than 70 books for young readers, including the award-winning Crankenstein, and has worked as a cartoon writer at Nickelodeon. She lives in New York City. 

Isabel Roxas is an illustrator, graphic designer and traveler. She lives in Queens, New York.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2—Where does a witch go for a little relaxation? The fab-BOO Witch Spa, of course, where worn-out witches are pampered and primped from the moment they walk in the door. Readers accompany Leeza and her requisite black cat through a transformative day at the spa in the capable hands of the gnomes, trolls, warlocks, and assorted other creatures who work there. The flawless rhyming text doesn't skimp on content and seamlessly weaves in satisfying similes and puns without feeling overdone. Tireless alliteration describes every witchy spa treatment imaginable, from a "Broom Bristle Facial" to a "Scarab Skin Scrub." Roxas's mixed-media illustrations perfectly complement this whimsical offering. The pages are filled with color-rich layers and textures and plenty of details sure to satisfy those who like to linger. Spa experience will certainly enhance reader appreciation, but even those who have never set foot in a spa will delight in Leeza's day. What's more, with nary a mention of Halloween save for the publisher's summary, Witch Spa will have year-round appeal. VERDICT A delightful addition to collections that could use a new wave witch story.—Lynn Van Auken, Oak Bluffs School, Oak Bluffs, MA

Edition details

• Publisher: Dial Books
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803738862
• ISBN 13: 9780803738867
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Roxas Isabel
• Number of pages: 32