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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. When things get out of control at her surprise birthday party, Mouldylocks, the witch, concocts just the right spell to restore order. Feeling a little down because no one ever remembers her birthday, Mouldylocks the witch is surprised to receive a broomstick in the post, and to find herself carried off to a small party arranged by her friend, Wizard Twittle. Things proceed agreeably at first, as Mouldylocks is given a number of lovely gifts by her friends, but then the games begin and the magical competition gets a little out of hand. When Wizard Twittle is transformed into a grasshopper, Crabby Ann into a centipede, and Mama Kano into a snail, it falls to Mouldylocks, with the help of her new spell-book, to set things right. Originally published in the UK, this witchy picture-book from author/illustrator Bernard Lodge was quite fun, with plenty of magical hi-jinks to keep young readers engaged, and appealing wood-block illustrations that capture the sense of humor in the story. I think my favorite scene, visually speaking, was the one in which Mouldylocks, surrounded by all of her friend's magical accoutrements, struggles to concoct the correct potion. Although I wouldn't describe Mouldylocks as a particularly outstanding example of the 'witchy' picture-book - an ongoing pet project of mine - the story is solidly engaging, and the artwork appealing. Then again, as someone who appreciates wood-block illustrations, I was bound to enjoy it. no reviews | add a review
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