The Witch In The Cherry Tree

It's a damp and dull day, but in the kitchen, it's warm and cosy. David and his mother are baking, and the delicious smells bring a greedy witch to their garden. Witches love to steal freshly baked cakes! She is going to use every magic trick she knows to steal their scrumptious treats, but can David outsmart her?A mouth-watering tale of delicious cakes and wicked witches from celebrated children's writer Margaret Mahy, with gorgeous illustrations from award-winning artist Jessica Twohill. PRAISE FROM READERS: 'Mahy's words are as deeply satisfying as freshly baked cakes.' 'A good book to get children's imaginations flowing.' Other Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize titles include:The Boy with Two Shadows with art by Sarah GreigThe Boy Who Made Things Up with art by Lily EmoThere's a King in the Cupboard with art by Minrui Yang17 Kings and 42 Elephants with art by Alba Gil Celdran

Ideal for readers interested in early childhood fiction.