The Witch's Cat

This is a cute story, sure, but it’s written very poorly. The messaging is only half there. SPOILERS:Pepper the cat assumes no one wants to play with her because she’s a black cat. Does she try to get the other cats to play with her? No. Is there any reason she thinks they won’t want to play with her because she’s black? No. Is this supposed to be some kind of subtle nod towards racism?? Idk. Idk what it’s trying to do.Secondly, the witch decides to do a spell for Pepper to help her make friends. The witch mixes ingredients and says and repeats words to help Pepper make friends, then gives Pepper the potion. Later she tells Pepper she didn’t make a potion/spell and Pepper did it all on her own.... lady... mixing ingredients and saying magic words ISNT a spell???? That’s the definition of Magic?!!? If she’d done “something” in private and then told Pepper to drink maybe I’d be on board with this story line but.... idkAlso, there’s a bunch of typos when it comes to punctuation marks, I’ve added a pic of the worst one.I like the idea of this book, and I’m all for supporting independent authors which is why this book gets 3 stars instead of 1, but it was not worth the $ for me. I still read it to my son but I change the story while I read it, which is not something I wish to do for a book I’ve spent money on.Anyway. I hope this review helps someone else make a decision.Blessed Be

I purchased this for my niece. The illustrations are very sweet. Loved the theme of this story and bringing attention to black cats. The black cat facts at the back are great!However, not into all the neighborhood cats going outside and playing (thus 4 stars). I know that it's a children's book, but cats should never be allowed to go outside unsupervised for many reasons (especially if the cat isn't spayed/neutered)!1. It's dangerous for the cat- they can get run over by a car; harmed by other animals (other cats, dogs, hawks, coyotes) or people; be exposed to poisonous plants/fertilizers. In addition to the risk of contracting diseases- Feline Leukemia, Feline Aids (FIV), Distemper, Rabies, and other parasites. 2. They can harm the ecosystem by killing native birds, small mammals, and reptiles.3. If the cat is not spayed/neutered, pregnancy can occur in other neighborhood or stray cats, adding to the problem of overpopulation. Approximately 860,000 cats are killed in US shelters each year. One unfixed cat can produce up to 20,736 kittens in only 4 years. That's why fixing a single cat will help solve the problem. Female kittens can become impregnated as young as 4 months old. It's recommended to get a kitten fixed around 8 weeks old- but anytime is good! Better late than never! Also, always Adopt Don't Shop! Why breed or buy when homeless animals in shelters die?If your cat wants to go outside:1. Put the cat on a leash.2. Make sure it has rabies/flea/tick collar or medicine & that it's up to date on its vaccines.3. Never leave it unattended!I know that it's nitpicking, but it felt like letting your cat roam outside, unsupervised as this nonchalant, normalizing activity when it is very harmful.

An outstanding book! This book teaches us the important lesson that we should always be ourselves no matter what happens! It tells the story of Pepper the cat that is not self-confident but tries to make friends. My sister and I loved the way Aunt Glinda helped Pepper make friends. The story and the illustrations went together so well that we could see a movie in front of us! I would recommend this book to kids of ages 3-6 😊

Salem. Pepper (black cat) lived with Aunt Glinda (witch).1-day all the cats were out playing but Pepper.Pepper was sad because was different.Aunt Glinda listened to Pepper explain none of the other cats played with her.Pepper wanted Aunt Glinda to cast a spell on them.Aunt Glinda started brewing her concoction in the black cauldron.She had Pepper taste it.Did something happen to Pepper the next day when he went out to play?I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.An awesome book cover, great hand-drawn colored pictures, charming illustrations & proper font & writing style. A very professionally written children’s (preschool/elementary age) storybook. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters, settings, etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s educational presentation (Self-Acceptance, Inclusion & Friendship), movie, an animated cartoon, or better yet a mini-TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.Thank you for the free author(s); FreeBooksy; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; bookTony Parsons MSW (Washburn)Snowball, Calico, Jasmine. Ollie, Murphy,

This is an adorable book with an important message for children and a reminder for adults. The art is lovely and special descriptive words make the text engaging. Don’t be fooled by the characters, this book is for any time of the year!

This is a very cute book with lively illustrations that could be read year round, but certainly is great to throw in the rotation around Halloween. It's a story about a cat who doesn't think the other cats will play with her because she is a black cat, but she learns the lesson that she just needed to be confident and be herself. There are a few lines that might trip up younger readers who aren't having their parents read this to them, but otherwise it's well written, well-illustrated, and has a ton of heart.

What a beautiful story The Witch's Cat is, I'd give it more than 5 stars if I could! The story follows a cat called Pepper who is upset because no one wants to be friends with him so he asks his aunt to put a spell on him to give him more confidence to meet new friends.I love this story, it's lovely to see how Pepper goes from a sad and upset cat to one who's so excited to have made lots of friends and I like that it's not how he thought he made friends. This is a lovely twist to the story that gives a gorgeous message to readers that you are more than you think you are and it's always best to stay true to yourself.The illustrations are so pretty with watercolour style pictures on each page and it's fun to see a witch theme through the book but in a real world situation. The way the emotions are shown through the pictures is fantastic and it really makes you feel for Pepper and his emotions through the story.I'd highly recommend this book, such a great book to show why it's important to stay true to yourself and believe you are more powerful than you believe.

Pepper, a black cat, is worried that the other cats don’t want to play with her because she looks different from them. Her witch Aunty eventually agrees to cast a spell on Pepper so the other cats will want to be her friend - but only to give Pepper the courage to introduce herself to the others. A sweet tale about being brave enough to just be yourself.

I love the message behind this book and it will be a great way to start a conversation with children about themselves and also others

As a book editor with many years experience I found reading this to my grandsons really annoying. It's clearly not seen a proper editor - so many mistakes in spelling and punctuation. If I'd looked at it in a shop I wouldn't haven bought it. The story however is good, as are the illustrations, so not a complete failure.

I love a good Halloween book, and I especially love cats! Now throw in inclusiveness and a great children's picture book and you've got a winning mix!Pepper is a black cat living with a witch named Glinda! She's worried because she doesn't think other cats will like her because she is a black cat (those have lots of bad feelings with some people - they are scared of bad luck!). Yet she's soft, playful and fun! She asks Glinda for some help making friends, and of course her current friends is more than happy to help her get there!What a lovely story of making friends, inclusiveness and fitting in. And a halloween theme to book! Very cute, very sweet, and a lovely, easy read. Also, wonderful illustrations!Four out of five stars.