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The Christmas Witch Paperback – October 1, 1992

by Steven Kellogg (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
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Gloria must prove that she has what it takes to become a Christmas Witch by bringing peace to a planet occupied by two feuding factions
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD700L
  6. Dimensions
    9.25 x 0.41 x 12.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Dial
  8. Publication date
    October 1, 1992
  9. ISBN-10
    0803712685
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0803712683
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dial; First Edition (October 1, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0803712685
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0803712683
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD700L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.41 x 12.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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With the same energy, humor and clarity found in his 50 books, David wows audiences at schools around the United States and beyond. David is an accomplished storyteller and a master at getting kids to think and have fun at the same time. His presentations lead children on entertaining and educational journeys that combine math, science, reading and writing. David also gives keynote presentations and workshops for educators at professional conferences.

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Nancy Cavitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful illustrations and a great story
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2017
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Wonderful illustrations and a great story. I'm a grandma who likes to read aloud and use different voices for the characters and my grandkids loved this book. We made Christmas witch hats and spread the word of sharing, caring and getting along with friends and family members. Isn't that what we are supposed to do everyday not just one time of year.
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Kimberly
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Christmas book
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013
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I've been collecting Christmas books for my son to open as a countdown to Christmas. I am very happy that I decided on this book, it's a different kind of Christmas story but it's heartwarming without being sappy. In true Steven Kellogg fashion it's a good story with wonderful pictures. I'd recommend it to anyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars lovely little story
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2013
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This is a wonderful little book. A great holiday tradition to start in a witches family. I love the moral that the story teaches.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Judy L. Gard
3.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas Witch
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2014
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I purchased two copies of the book. One was paperback and arrived in good condition. As good as I expected for a used book. The second copy was hardcover when I was expecting paperback, which is fine but the book wasn't in as good of shape as I expected for "used - like new" condition. That's the chance you take when ordering on-line and you aren't able to see the product you are purchasing.
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VA Smurf
5.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas Witch
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2011
I am a Grandmother of a now 5th grade student at Grafton Bethel Elementery School in VA. I started reading for my grandson when he was in 3rd grade, once a week. I have continued reading at the same level, even though my grandson has moved up. Today, I read The Christmas Witch...my "kids" were mesmerized, interacted and couldn't wait for the end...in their words, "cool." Thought "cockroach casserole" was yukkie. However, I am interested in obtaining more of your books. Our teacher, Mrs.Sumner is quite familiar with Steven Kellogg...Great author for kids books. I will peruse the list and definately choose some books for the "spring." I try to read books for whatever the season. Does anyone every visit schools in the name of the author? or do a book signing? My "3rd grade kids" would flip. Thanks for a "great book." Smurf from Va
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sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars a christmas favorite
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2012
My children received this book when they were young at christmas time. It became one of their favorite books and I had to read it all the time until they knew the story by heart. My children are now in college and I will be purchasing for a friends three year old granddaughter. The illustrations are colorful and beautiful. My children have wonderful memories of this book.
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Betsy Bird
2.0 out of 5 stars The worst Christmas picture book ever
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2004
Lambast me! Riddle me with negative votes! Curse my name unto the heavens and wish me only vile tortures and various fates worse than death! Why? Because I did not like "The Christmas Witch". Worse still, I kinda loathed it. Before you judge me too quickly, allow me to explain. I am a Steven Kellogg fan of the highest order. I think Kellogg is the bee's knees. His books raised me as a child and I cannot recommend highly enough his superb "The Mysterious Tadpole", his eloquent "Island of the Skog" or his urbane "The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash". The man is a master at what he does, whether he is merely illustrating a book or taking on the role of author as well. So imagine my shock and horror when I picked up "The Christmas Witch", read it through once, read it through twice, and came to the undeniable conclusion that the book is just plain awful.

First of all, there is the title to contend with. Perhaps Mr. Kellogg was unaware of the already existing and very charming "Christmas Witch" fable told throughout Italy and extending as far as Russia. For those of your interested in THAT story, I direct you to "The Christmas Witch" by Ilse Plume. Better yet, read "Baboushka and the Three Kings" by R. Robbins (a Caldecott winner, no less). Both are wonderful Christmas stories. And both are heads and tails better than this little droplet.

I will explain further. The plot of this book is a little intense. Kids ready to be primed for Harry Potter will delight in this alternative tale of a witch attending the Academy for Young Goblins and Witches. A bit of a failure in the broom department, a little witch named Gloria one day stumbles on (bear with me now) a holy angel reading Christmas stories to magic elves. The angel takes Gloria on an intergalactic trip (who knew witches liked to travel in space?) to a planet where two factions (the Pepperwills and the Valdoons) are fighting a long war. Gloria sets about bringing the two sides together by fixing up an abandoned castle (with the help of the magical elves) and inviting the enemies to in on alternate days. One day she tricks the two sides into partying at a masked ball with one another, just as the evil Madame Pestilence (head of Gloria's old school) sets about ruining Chrismas. In the end, however, all is well and the Pepperwills and Valdoons decide never to fight again.

It sounds reasonable enough on paper. I was a little confused by the disparate elements of 1) Witches 2) An entirely different planet and 3) Elves and angels. To my mind, none of this mixes particularly well. It's almost as if Kellogg has tried to incorporate too many elements in too many different ways. Then too, his writing is rather bad on this book. It's difficult to write a story about a holiday as beloved as Christmas without becoming schmaltzy. And let me tell you, any book that can contain (without irony) the words, "Remember how happy you were when the magic of Christmas entered your hearts?", is drowning in goo.

None of this is to say that Kellogg's drawings suffer at all. Frankly, he's done a wonderful job with them. With the possible exception, of course, of little Gloria throwing out her arms to her masquerade guests, ridiculously large tears careening down her face. She looks like a slightly altered big-eyed child poster circa 1964. Otherwise, however, all the old Kellogg touches are there. The sight gags. The reoccurring characters. The colorful lines and shadings.

The book has a bad beginning, a shabby middle, and an awesomely awful end. I, for one, did not much care for it. There are thousands of worthwhile Christmas tales to tell to your little ones. I've already suggested two but there are many many more worth sharing and discovering. Don't waste your time and energy on this sub-par offering. Instead, locate a worthwhile Kellogg title and discover the meaning of Christmas with some other author. Preferably someone who can deliver a message with a wry smile and a wink.
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