Evelyn is a witch who just wants a pet, so she heads to the pet store, but all she can afford is a plain white egg. She's a little impatient, so she tries all the spells she knows as she waits to find out what her mystery pet will be. The text is rhyming at times, and the story is absolutely adorable and fun. My daughter loved it, and I'm sure we will be listening to it often! The narration was fantastic, and the whimsical music that accompanied it was perfect. Kate Coventry was able to bring Evelyn's story to life in such a vivid way!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC!

This is a darling little book! I absolutely love the narrator of the audiobook version - she does a phenomenal job of infusing light and life into the story! This is such a cute and lighthearted read.

My little witch & I can’t get enough of this whimsical witchy children’s audiobook!

Thank you NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for a ALC of ‘Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet” written by @BethFerry, narrated by @KateCoventry 🖤

My magic obsessed 3yr old (I don’t know where she gets it 🤭😉) was thrilled to sit down and listen to this audiobook when I showed her the adorable cover. A little witch and a potentially cuddly critter! What more could a little girl ask for in a bedtime story! OH BOY did the Narrator deliver! This story was so fun and perfectly paced to hold my squirrelly toddlers attention but the whimsical music & cauldron bubbles are what really made this audiobook memorable.

It was an instant replay & one I know my little one will be asking for time and time again. We cannot wait to purchase the physical copy during the July release to enjoy the beautiful illustrations by Charles Santoso 🎨 along with this 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ children’s audiobook!

Thanks for the magic! 🦄
-Elizabeth & Juniper
@elis.endless.tbr

A sweet story of a witch who wants a pet. Without enough money to purchase the most desirable ones at the shop, she chooses the mystery pet. The witch must be patient as she awaits the appearance of her pet.

A quick easy read/listen.

Thanks to Netgalley and MacMillan Audio for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet is an adorable early ages story by Beth Ferry, illustrated by Charles Santoso. Due out 8th July 2025 from Macmillan on their Roaring Brook Press imprint, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover, audio, and ebook formats.

This is such a cute story; young Evelyn has almost everything a witch needs: messy hair ✅, bubbling cauldron ✅, perfectly carved pumpkins ✅, but no pet! When she visits the shop, the only pet she can afford with her coins is the plain white egg. The egg doesn't hatch right away, so she takes a trip to the library for info (great messaging!). The egg is stubbornly still an egg, so she has to just exercise her patience and wait (another great message!).

The simple story is told in loosely rhyming freeform prose. It's written for 3-6 year olds, so the content is age appropriate (with the possible exception of pet adoption without thorough research, but given the target audience, they're not going to be adopting pets unilaterally), and it's *cute* and fun and lighthearted.

The audiobook is wonderfully narrated by Kate Coventry with additional music and background effects. It's a short book, so the audio track is only 8 minutes. It's a surprisingly good adaptation, and would work superbly for a read-along with the physical book for learning readers. The narrator has a young, neutral (Colorado? Pacific Northwest?) American accent with lots of enthusiasm and playfulness which adds a lot of fun to the read. It's a Macmillan Audio release, so sound and production quality is very high throughout.

Five stars. This would be an excellent choice for public/school/classroom/home library acquisition. It would also be excellent for learning-to-read or sight-impaired readers.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes

Evelyn Witch wants a pet, and she gets an egg from the pet store-- what kind of pet is this going to be? This is a cute, lively story with fun rhymes and an adorable narrator.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me listen to this audiobook

This book had one glaring flaw: the premise. As someone who volunteers for rescues and keeps fish, the world is full of people who get pets they aren’t prepared for. Best case scenario is someone who changes their life in significant ways to care for their pet. Worst case scenario is a high energy dog who is kept locked up all day long because his owner can’t provide. Or a goldfish that’s stunted because the tank is too small. Or a puppy that isn’t taught manners until it enters it becomes a teenager, and is hauled off to a shelter because it’s too much. The idea of getting an unknown mystery animal is horrendous.

I recognize this is a cute kids book and doesn’t really matter... but it perpetuates a problem that runs rampant in our society. There are enough good picture books out there that there is no reason to bring this one into my life, or the life of any children I know.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan audio for this audio ARC.

OMG what a darling book!! This is a picture book about a young witch who has everything but a pet and sets out to get one.

I listened to the 7 minute audiobook as I like to see how well picture books translate to the medium. Let me tell you this was great. It was narrated with the perfect voice by Kate Coventry as well as backed by jaunty music in the background. Ms Coventry brought the story alive even without looking at the illustrations which I’m sure are fabulous.

This would be a great opportunity for not only visually impaired children to enjoy a book but also to have young readers tandem read and listen to the audio while following along with the physical book.

This one is definitely going on my list as a book to get for friends and families children.

I am thankful to have gotten an eARC for free from through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

My rating system for Middle Grade and children’s books

⭐️ Significant problems and would never recommend to the audience.
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea but may have some appeal.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ an ok book which I wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend but it has some value for young readers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! I would recommend for the age or reading level appropriate for the book
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Would recommend highly, especially to school programs as a wide spread reading opportunity.

Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet is an adorable story with an overall theme of patience. The audio version is full of sound effects, and Kate Coventry's performance is outstanding. The audio is easy to follow without the print version, but it would be a wonderful addition to the reading experience to have both.

I received an ALC from Macmillan Audio | Macmillan Young Listeners via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Cute story with a fun narrator. Love Evelyn and her adventures in this story. Excited to add to my collection in audiobook and actual book formats.