This was a very cute yet somewhat disturbing tale about a spoiled little girl who learns the hard way about appreciating what you have.

The story is a not so subtle tale about Ivy Lou and her parents who indulge her every whim at the expense of not only themselves but the community around them. That is until one day a witch shows up on their doorstep and makes them a proposition too good to be true. As a result, Ivy Lou is whisked away to train as a witch child without her parents and all of the toys and comforts she had before.

Suffice it to say Ivy Lou doesn't take long to realize just how good her life was and how loving her parents were while living with the evil witch.

A good lesson to be told at the end of the day through a short children's story with fantastic artwork.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book.

This was creepy and perfect and atmospheric, and the art is FABULOUS! The story is absolutely gripping and it will keep the middle-grade graphic novel lovers glued to the pages of this little book!

still on my quest to find books for my godchild, and this one intrigued me.

The art is wonderful. The story is fun and silly

It is slightly longer than a typical picture book which is perfect for a young reader looking to challenge themselves

This was everything I look for in a children's story, it had just the right amount of silliness and creativity to the story to make it entertaining for both the children and their caregiver who is reading it to them!! Loved it!

While I wouldn't read this to my own child, I don't think, I do think some children will enjoy this one. Longer than I expected when I requested the book (my oversight), I did find it a very quick read and could easily be read aloud, or buy am older child, in one or two sittings
I enjoyed the illustrations and felt they fit the tone of the story rather well.
I do wish that parents who have tantrumy, spoiled children in books could learn their lesson along with their child, as I feel like they need some help with aspects of parenting and boundaries too, but I suppose that doesn't make for a very interesting story.
This is an interesting new fairy tale, but one that's ultimately forgettable for me.

BEAUTIFUL book. The illustrations are reminiscent of children's chapter books from the 70s/80s. The art reminds me a bit of Strega Nona. I will be purchasing a copy of this book for my personal collection. Nostalgia says and I love how whimsical and striking the art and prose are in this. 5 stars!

*The Knitting Witch* by Norma Kassirer is a delightful and magical story that’s perfect for a children’s bedtime read. The book follows Ivy Lou, a little girl who seems to have everything—except friends. When a witch shows up and offers to knit her some magical playmates, Ivy Lou’s life takes a surprising and spooky turn.

At first, Ivy Lou thinks having friends made by magic is wonderful, but things quickly go wrong. The witch’s creations start to replace everything in her life, even her parents and home. Soon, Ivy Lou is trapped in the witch’s Horrid Little Hut, where the witch plans to turn her into a witch’s child. Ivy Lou tries to fight back, but she’s terrible at doing magic. With time running out, she must find a way to escape before it’s too late.

I loved how this story reads as a whimsical bedtime tale, full of imaginative and magical elements that make it fun and engaging. The illustrations by Mark Richardson are beautiful and add an extra layer of charm to the story, making it even more enchanting.

Overall, *The Knitting Witch* is a sweet and enjoyable story that will capture the hearts of young readers and anyone who loves a good fairy tale. It’s a perfect mix of magic, adventure, and a little bit of spookiness, making it a great choice for bedtime.
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Gentle and quick | How lovely that Kassirer's daughter unearthed this story from her mother's things, and was willing to share it. My sister and I used to love "witch" stories when we were little, the number of Ruth Chew books we had! (I say "had", but I still have six of them in the house now, as a childless adult) This felt much like those well-loved books of childhood, with a touch of Mrs Piggle-Wiggle as a child learns a lesson about their behavior. This is not a long read, it'll be for young readers just barely starting chapter books, and it's got excellent illustrations, though my fellow knitters should prepare themselves: not once are the needles shown being held in any actual knitting position. It's an artistic choice for a book for young readers, we can deal with it. I enjoyed this enough that I'll seek out Magic Elizabeth, one of Kassirer's other books, as it sounds so familiar but I can't tell if I've read it. Wouldn't it be marvelous if this late publication brought readers back to some of those classics? The "witch" books led me to Diana Wynne Jones (through Witch Week), who took me to so many other authors. With those memories in mind, I heartily recommend this one!

I love to find children's books that I know could stay in the child's library for years to come, pulled out when they are looking back on childhood. The Knitting Witch gives me that feeling. Ivy Lou is a little gremlin who throws fits! It was a cute story, and I loved the look of it.

Thank you NetGalley and The Collective Book Studio for a digital ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

A cute story with an important lesson, featuring beautiful illustrations, and perfect for all ages. Thanks to the Collective Book Studio and NetGalley for sending me this book.

I adored this children’s tale. The manuscript was discovered by the author’s daughter, and I’m so glad she’s sharing it with all of us! The story teaches a great lesson of how to behave. I’m glad I requested this.

Thank you to NetGalley and The Collective Book Studio for the eARC. All opinions are mine.

This book caught my eye when I saw it compared to Coraline by Neil Gaiman. After reading the book, I must agree that it certainly does have a similar feel. The Knitting Witch is a children's book about a very spoiled little girl named Ivy Lou and how her life changes after meeting a very cruel witch. It's a unique story that would be a little bit spooky to young kids, but also very enjoyable. I could see this being a fantastic Halloween read for parents and their young children. I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend to others.

Ohhh Ivy Lou!! How you make all those other literary naughty children look totally angelic!!

Reminiscent of Grimm's Fairy Tales, this is the story of an extremely spoiled little girl [quite possibly the most spoiled girl ever], her family that cannot control her [but loves her so much in spite of her naughtiness and tantrums] and a witch who promises to make everything better [three guesses as to the truth in that LOL]. What happens next is up to you to find out [and what a fun time that will be].

A totally engaging story that is thought-provoking, lesson-teaching, and just a tiny bit creepy, and filled with delightful illustrations that really add to the overall story and will delight all that read it. Littles and their adults will really enjoy this story and seeing all the the extras in the illustrations and it will evoke quite a bit of conversation.

Well done!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Norma Kasirer, Mark Richardson - Narrator, and The Collective Book Studio for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Knitting Witch is a fun story about a little girl named Ivy Lou who gets everything she asks for and a witch who kidnaps her. It had very old school spooky story vibes, but was super cute. I really loved the illustrations.

The beginning of the plot dragged on a bit for me, but I was very invested by the end. Whilst the moral of the story about not being greedy and spoiled has been done is many books, the witch felt new and interesting.

Thanks to Norma Kassirer, NetGalley, and The Collective Book Studio for the chance to read and review! My opinions are my own.

I stumbled across this while browsing the fantasy section of NetGalley. It surprised me after I downloaded it to see a children’s book. I figured it to be middle-grade at the least and, well, of course I read it anyway. It was adorable!
A spoiled girl who got everything she ever wanted gets swept away by a witch. This witch thought she’d be perfect to take up the role as witch since she’s such a terrible little girl. Through trial and tribulation she realizes she wants to be a normal girl with friends and family and accidentally works hard to get her parents back again.
Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC.

I wish there were more children's books like this. It reminds me of books I read as a child, or ones much older than me. It has a nostalgic style.

Fans of Lemony Snicket would love this. It has a dark humor and cautionary tale vibe.

It would be good for children to read this and see that getting everything you want whenever you want without consequences may not make you or those around you as happy as you think. Honestly, it will be good for parents to see as well.

When the witch comes to the family, they love the idea of her doing magic and creating children for Ivy Lou to play with. She has no real friends because she's spoiled, selfish, and rude.

The witch ends up enchanting the house and Ivy Lou's parents, and everything she once had is gone--except the star.

I don't want to spoil it, but I really did like it. It won't appealing to everyone, but I hope the people who need it will find it and love it!

This was a strange story. A short, early chapter book or a long picture book, it was kind of creepy and upsetting. Might be good for Halloween time.

This is a cute book, but I do think it should be marketed slightly differently. This follows spoiled Ivy Lou as she gains a witch nanny that is able to make friends for her from magic. The artwork is cute, if a little plain, but I think that this should be called "Ivy Lou and the Knitting Witch". The Witch doesn't show up until almost halfway through the book. This would also allow for more books under the "Ivy Lou" name if this one is a success. The current title led me to believe that it was about the witch, but in reality it is about Ivy Lou. I do think this is a good book, and it reminds me of books I read as a kid more than recent children's books. I think this will appeal to both children and their parents.

I don't typically read children's books but the cover and title of this one got me. The Knitting Witch follows a spoiled little gremlin child named Ivy Lou who throws massive tantrums.
This book was silly and sweet. I do think the actual "lesson" portion of the story is a tad short compared to the bulk of it, which highlights Ivy Lou's tantrums. Overall it was a silly story that gave old fairytale vibes (think Grimm's fairytales) in a good way. I loved the art style and I think that is really what made the book for me.

Thank you Netgalley and The Collective Book Studio for an E-arc.

This book felt like reading a classic, witchy fairytale straight out of the Brothers Grimm, and if someone had told me it had been around for years, I would have believed it.
The illustrations were gorgeous and fit the ambiance of the story well. This was a quick and cute read that I could see fans of fairytales enjoying.
I enjoyed this story overall, but I felt like it fell flat in the writing style and the execution of Ivy Lou learning her lesson and coming to appreciate what she had (and almost lost) at the end.

Thank you to The Collective Book Studio and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.