Eh, this is cute but ultimately I think we're past the 'haha disabled old woman is a witch' trope. If you had told me this was a kids book from the 1980s, I would have believed it. The 'witch' here is disabled and not conventionally attractive, who turns out not to be a witch...but this reveal isn't followed up with any sort of lesson about how we shouldn't judge people based on their appearances, the book just ends. So I'm unsure about what pedagogical value this text has, except perhaps from the rhyming scheme....but that's hardly unique. I do not recommend this for children.

Fun book! I liked every aspect of this book (illustrations, plot, writing style, etc.), I just expected more from the ending. It felt pretty underwhelming, and I wanted something with more substance to happen. What I would have liked to see happen is the kids helping the witch, or the witch being nice to everyone, or something similar. While I appreciated the rhyming scheme that related to the ending, it was weak. It was as if the author had to rush to finish writing this book, and whipped something up quickly. Although, that was the only thing I disliked about this book. One notable thing that I really enjoyed about this story was the illustrations. More specifically, the style of them. I think that it was a clever idea for the illustrator to color each image with watercolors. They gave the book a "classic" feel, and helped it to feel more "real" or "material". If that doesn't make complete sense: I thought that each and every drawing was beautifully done.

What a fun little story. In this poetic story told in rhyming text along with bold and creative illustrations. We follow the little old woman as she walks through town. Could she possibly be a witch? The children all wanna know. Read this fun story with your little ones as they keep guessing the whole time. So easy to read and follow, perfect for story time with your little ones. It would also be a great book to use around Halloween in an early childhood classroom. The possibilities are endless.

This would be an interesting Halloween story to read. There is an old woman with a mole, a humped back and a red nose. It turns out she is just an old woman with a cold, not a witch like the children wonder.

Thank you to NetGalley and Booksgosocial for allowing me to read a review copy of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I'm always very happy about an ARC and being able to give it a review! <3

Never judge a book by its cover :)

An extremely sweet illustrated story for small children with an important message. I had a lot of fun reading it and would definitely recommend it to many parents.

This was such a charming little story! My daughter was captivated the entire time and loved that the woman had to sneeze because she sees how our cats make me sneeze all the time. Thank you so much for the opportunity to share this with my daughter, it was lovely and we will definitely be revisiting it!

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!

"Do You Think She's a Witch" is a cute story that's perfect for the Halloween season. As children sometimes make up stories and rumors about older women being witches, this is a fun book to read that can be a good opener to conversations with children about not being too quick to judge others based on the way that they look.

I like books that rhyme, as they're easy to read and hold attention. My five-year-old is getting into learning about rhyming words too, so she particularly enjoys books like this.

The illustrations were rich and detailed, and my daughter liked to look at the pictures. The art held her attention really well and was spooky without being scary right before bedtime, but it was more elevated than more cartoon-style witch books we read this season.

It would have been nice to find out more about the old woman or to have her have a nice interaction with the children so that they could see that she wasn't scary or a witch. My daughter also asked about her house, so it would have been fun to see more of the woman's life revealed.

Overall, a quick, fun book to read with little ones during the Halloween season.

Thanks to NetGalley for the electronic copy.

This book was very clever, how children can let their imagination create all these scenarios. I read this to my niece and she thought the illustrations were so funny, specially the up close of the witches nose. It also is a subtle message for kids to not judge anyone!

I really loved the art in the book! The story was also very cute and my nephew loved the buildup to see what the witch would do.

I absolutely loved this. It was short and sweet with amazing illustrations and a perfect rhyme.

This one really took me back to children's books when I was small and I can see it becoming a quick classic for years to come.

The story was charming and wholesome in ways many books aren't today and even as an adult this is going to become a yearly autumnal read that I will recommend to everyone.

I would give 6 starts if I could.

The artwork here is really gorgeous. The verse is really enjoyable to (read especially aloud!) and it really captures the comic whimsy feel of the novel. While at times the meter is slightly off which I feel is a little distracting and there are times when the rhyme feels a little forced to the point where it blurs meaning (particularly the would she turn dread line) but for the most part the meter and rhyme are beautifully compulsive and would be a wonder to read to children. I really think it could work so well in school settings because it so latches onto that gorgeous gift of young imagination. I can really imagine children engaging with it in a creative writing context e.g. both inspirations and writing responses. But for me what I loved most was the lulling sound of it all read aloud!!!

A delightful and thoughtful approach to the lesson of not judging by appearances or on first impressions! A group of children (and a parade of cats) learn that first look doesn't mean accuracy. Cheerfully illustrated and rhyming to encourage comprehension and recall.

This was such a cute little story with great little verses. I think its the perfect time if year for this. Kids will get a kick out of it.

I read this book to my little neice and she loved it! Beautifully illustrated and cute story that teaches you that you shouldn't judge someone because of how they look.

Fun picture and rhyme book for young children. The artwork is eye catching. The rhyming and words are easy to follow. The story is an opportunity to enjoy a good book with a child. But also the opportunity to chat about how appearances can be deceptive, and that we should be kind and not judge people in-necessarily. Thank you to BooksGoSocial and NetGalley for the ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

Title:* Do You Think She's a Witch?

Genre:* Children's Literature, Humorous Short Story

Summary: An elderly woman is misinterpreted by the town's children as a witch, but the ending reveals she's not a witch, just an ordinary person with an itchy nose.

Analysis:

- Critique of judging others based on appearances
- Engaging and funny story with unexpected ending
- Simple and accessible language
- Well-balanced rhythm with suspense and humor

Positive Points:

- Positive message against appearance-based judgment
- Intelligent humor
- Well-defined characters

Negative Points:

- Story may be predictable for experienced readers
- Original title not defined

Recommendation:

For children aged 4-8. A fun and educational story promoting empathy and understanding, showcasing how literature can convey important messages in an accessible way.