Leila, the Perfect Witch
A magical tale of baking and sisterly support
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:15th Sep '22
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A young witch faces culinary challenges in Leila, the Perfect Witch, discovering the importance of sisterhood and the joy of baking together.
In Leila, the Perfect Witch, we meet the remarkable Leila Wayward, a young witch who possesses an extraordinary talent for nearly everything she tries. From flying at lightning speed to conjuring spells with ease, Leila seems destined for greatness. However, her aspirations take an unexpected turn when she sets her sights on the renowned culinary competition known as The Magnificent Witchy Cake-Off. As the youngest in a lineage of master bakers, the pressure is on for Leila to prove herself in the kitchen.
Despite her natural abilities, Leila quickly discovers that baking is far more challenging than she ever imagined. With every attempt, she faces comical disasters that threaten her dreams of victory. Thankfully, she is not alone in her journey; her three supportive magical sisters stand by her side, reminding her that the joy of cooking is not solely about winning but also about having fun and sharing moments together. Their encouragement becomes essential as Leila navigates the ups and downs of her culinary adventures.
Set against a vibrant Mexican backdrop, Leila, the Perfect Witch is a delightful tale that celebrates the bonds of sisterhood and the joys of cooking. Filled with enchanting recipes and heartwarming moments, this story invites readers to embrace the magic of making and enjoying food together, proving that sometimes, the best memories are made in the kitchen.
If you loved Elizabeth Day’s self-help bible and podcast How to Fail, especially aimed at helping those girls paralysed by perfectionism, well, this is its pre-school fictional equivalent, with added magic spells and pointy hats. […] Leila Wayward is a brilliant little witch who seems good at everything […] the counter to Jill Murphy’s clumsy if charismatic Worst Witch and the ever accident-prone Meg in Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski’s Meg and Mog classics. -- Alex O'Connell * Times *
a vibrantly illustrated book * ‘Spooky reads For Halloween’, Irish Independent *
A fun and colourful reminder that no one can be the best at everything, even powerful little witches. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller *
Take one little witch, a supportive family, a froggy friend, a bowlful of whimsy, lashings of visual humour, spoon in a visitor from another picture book, mix them all together and the result is a very sweet, satisfying story with an agreeable message. * The Red Reading Hub *
Leila, the Perfect Witch is a charming story * Armadillo Magazine *
ISBN: 9781406386479
Dimensions: 296mm x 257mm x 9mm
Weight: 490g
40 pages