The Little Witch's Book of Spells

By Ariel Kusby and Olga Baumert

The Little Witch's Book of Spells is an enchanting compendium of spells, potions, and activities for kids 8 to 12 years old.

Young witches-in-training will discover spells to resolve problems, foster friendship, and engage with the natural world.

This spellbinding book guides readers on how to craft a magic wand, befriend a fairy, and read tea leaves, as well as glossaries of magical terms and symbols.

• A playful and immersive guidebook to all things magical
• Filled with simple activities using easily found ingredients
• Complete with lush illustrations

The Little Witch's Book of Spells harnesses magic and the imagination to help little witches feel powerful, tap into creative energy, and practice self-love.

Spells and activities include Best Friends Forever Spell, Jump Rope Protection Spell, Get Well Soon Elixir, Blanket Fort Magical Fortress Spell, How to Make a Magical Fairy Garden, and Mermaid Bath Spell.

• Perfect for young readers interested in magic, fans of Harry Potter, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and fantasy series featuring witches
• A mystical, fun, and empowering book of spells that will have any child enthralled by the magical world
• Great for millennial parents who want to encourage imagination, creativity, and play
• You'll love this book if you love books like The Book of the Secrets of Merlin Wizardology by Candlewick Press, Fairyopolis: A Flower Fairies Journal by Glen Bird and Liz Catchpole, and The Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook: Wizard Training by Michael Gonzalez.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chronicle Books Digital
• Release date: Aug 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9781452183978

Ariel Kusby

Ariel Kusby is a writer, editor, children's bookseller, and practicing witch. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

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Love & Friendship

Best Friends Forever Spell

Cast this spell with your BFF so that you will stay best friends forever. Make sure an adult is present while you use the knife, or ask an adult to cut the apple for you.

materials needed

2 cinnamon sticks

A marker

A yellow string or ribbon

A small sealable bag, pouch, or sachet

An apple

A cutting board

A knife

Write your name on one of the cinnamon sticks in marker, and ask your best friend to do the same. Breathe in the warm, spicy scent and whisper your name onto your stick. Tie the cinnamon sticks together with yellow string, and then drop them in the small bag.

Next, place the apple on the cutting board. Use the knife to carefully cut the apple in half horizontally to expose the secret pentagram that exists inside. Each of you should take a half of the apple and pick out all the seeds from its core. Place the seeds together in the bag with the cinnamon sticks, and then seal the bag. Hold one another’s hands with the bag in the middle of your grasp and recite:

Until the end of time, our friendship will grow. I’ll be there for you, and you’ll be there for me. Best friends forever we’ll be.

Eat your apple pieces together. Then hang the bag in a special part of your bedroom, or place it on your altar (jump to page), and watch as your friendship grows stronger and more magical every passing day and

Reviews for The Little Witch's Book of Spells

[Cristyn Laridaen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

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[Jen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's great the spells sound fun haven't tried any yet but excited to try.♡