sirah's review against another edition
4.0
What a quirky little story. I appreciate that it's not simply filled with mainstream cutesy creatures and beautiful witches, but considers and accepts wrinkles, sneezes and aging. I"m afraid this one will be a tough sell for most children due to this same lack of diva witches. The illustrations are beautifully drawn and the story, though simple, has a touching level of heart.
mlinamman's review against another edition
2.0
A witch, Carmina is allergic to her cat thanks to a hex by another magic-user named Hector. But with the help of one of her cats, Castor, she may have found a solution.
I thought the artwork was nice but the story was too long for a picture book. Also, I didn't like the story overall Carmina's actions against her cats is not the kind of message I want to send to my students about problem-solving.
I thought the artwork was nice but the story was too long for a picture book. Also, I didn't like the story overall Carmina's actions against her cats is not the kind of message I want to send to my students about problem-solving.
lohn's review against another edition
3.0
I received this ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I found the illustrations a little creepy at times. The illustrator did a wonderful job making the old man and woman look old! The cats were really cute and it is a really good storyline about a lady who wants to rid herself of her cat allergy.
I found the illustrations a little creepy at times. The illustrator did a wonderful job making the old man and woman look old! The cats were really cute and it is a really good storyline about a lady who wants to rid herself of her cat allergy.
luftschlosseule's review against another edition
4.0
The witch was cursed, and now she's allergic to her cats! She sneezes and sniffles, her eyes are puffy, her temper short. Something has to be done.
The witch tinkers and tankers, collecting herbs, brewing potions.
This book reminded me of my grandmother. She had this book about a witch with the same first name as she had, and the animals living around her cottage messed around with magic so the grass was blue, the sky green, and trees... don't know any more.
But she had to fix things since this was not how it's supposed to be.
In addition, the drawing style is kind of similiar to the one found in this book. So now I am quite nostalgic after reading this one.
In the last time, when I've read a picture book, the illustrations were mostly cute while in Lizard Brew, they tend to be more on the realistic side of things, which is not bad. As I said, it feels nostalgic.
Though this is not the first in a series but rather the third book, I had no difficulty getting into it. It can be read as a standalone. I like that something every-day like allergies are the topic of this book, since I feel that it's not that often spoken about while a lot of children deal with this.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
The witch tinkers and tankers, collecting herbs, brewing potions.
This book reminded me of my grandmother. She had this book about a witch with the same first name as she had, and the animals living around her cottage messed around with magic so the grass was blue, the sky green, and trees... don't know any more.
But she had to fix things since this was not how it's supposed to be.
In addition, the drawing style is kind of similiar to the one found in this book. So now I am quite nostalgic after reading this one.
In the last time, when I've read a picture book, the illustrations were mostly cute while in Lizard Brew, they tend to be more on the realistic side of things, which is not bad. As I said, it feels nostalgic.
Though this is not the first in a series but rather the third book, I had no difficulty getting into it. It can be read as a standalone. I like that something every-day like allergies are the topic of this book, since I feel that it's not that often spoken about while a lot of children deal with this.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
librarianryan's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.0
While it never comes right out and and says “Witch” Carmine is a witch. Her friend has been hexed with allergies to her cat. And Carmine's curious cats keep bringing her dead lizards. As an adult I liked this story, but it’s windy, and gets lost in itself. It’s too long for most picture books, has no rhyme and changes topics. It’s almost like talking to your grandmother. Overall I liked it, and I love the illustrations, but It will never be mainstream read.
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