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Description
A shy little witch named Wanda can't get a single word out at school, no matter how hard she tries. When another quiet witch named Flo joins her class, Wanda discovers that friendship can grow without a spoken word. But when a disaster strikes during the school-wide magic contest, she must find the courage to shout the magic words to save her new friend.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who feels too shy to speak up in class, Wanda's story will hit home. This sweet little picture book follows a young witch who gets so nervous her words literally get stuck, until she meets Flo a new student who's just as shy as she is. What makes it memorable is how the story shows that friendship can happen without saying a single word, through shared activities like drawing and playing together. It's got that gentle Halloween-friendly vibe that's fun without being scary, perfect for reading aloud at storytime. Kids who love magical school stories or anyone who's ever felt nervous about making friends will probably ask to read it again. If your child enjoyed something like "The Bad Guys" or other stories about underdogs finding their people, this one has that same satisfying friendship payoff in a much shorter, more approachable package.