How to Catch a Witch

A Halloween story about patience, kindness, and a little bit of magic

Every Halloween, the whole town asks the same question: how do you catch a witch?

Little Ellie is determined to find out. She tries everything a rainbow of gumdrops (a hungry squirrel wasn't quite what she had in mind), a giant web of sparkly fairy lights (just moths, dancing in circles), every trick in her notebook. No luck.

So Ellie stops. She sits down in the grass under the stars, takes a breath, and hums a quiet tune and that's when the real magic happens. A witch appears, not because she was chased or trapped, but because Ellie was finally still enough to be found.

What follows is a gentle, funny, heartwarming lesson: sometimes the best things in life friendship, wonder, even a little magic come not from chasing, but from patience and kindness.

Perfect for cozy Halloween story time, this rhyming picture book is a sweet reminder for little ones (and grown-ups too) that good things are worth waiting for.

✨ What's inside:

- A rhyming, read-aloud story perfect for ages 4–8

- Warm, whimsical illustrations in a cozy autumn palette

- A gentle life lesson about patience and kindness — no scares, just sweetness

- A magical, feel-good ending that's perfect for bedtime or Halloween night

🎃 Great for: Halloween gift-giving, bedtime routines, classroom read alouds, or anyone who loves a story with a bit of quiet magic.