teenytinylibrary's review against another edition
3.0
Cyclops Witch is only afraid of one thing: KIDS! And guess who comes tromping up to her front door? That's right, KIDS! Desperate to escape their wild and mean natures, their tickling, rough-housing, pinching and biting, she sends them on a wild goose chase through Hazy Dell. But what happens at the end of that chase isn't exactly what Cyclops Witch expected.
A very cute tale for those who love spooky stories. I really enjoyed this tale, especially the imaginative creatures that live in Hazy Dell. The illustrations are reminiscent of a Cartoon Network show and pop off the page with cute, round life. The story is cute, though not every rhyming line scans perfectly, making it a potentially difficult read aloud, and it runs a little long. In spite of this, many children will be looking forward to the adventures of Cyclops Witch.
Thanks to Hazy Dell Press and Consortium for my galley.
A very cute tale for those who love spooky stories. I really enjoyed this tale, especially the imaginative creatures that live in Hazy Dell. The illustrations are reminiscent of a Cartoon Network show and pop off the page with cute, round life. The story is cute, though not every rhyming line scans perfectly, making it a potentially difficult read aloud, and it runs a little long. In spite of this, many children will be looking forward to the adventures of Cyclops Witch.
Thanks to Hazy Dell Press and Consortium for my galley.
agudenburr's review against another edition
4.0
A very cute book about overcoming your fears. This would make a great read aloud around Halloween.
scostner's review against another edition
3.0
Have any readers who love spooky characters, but don't want a really scary story? Young readers who are always asking for stories with cryptids or legendary creatures? Try the Cyclops Witch with them. This is a brave witch who isn't frightened by much. But one night something comes to her door that makes her "shiver, quiver, and twitch." (I love how those words are shadowed on the page so that they really seem to be quivering.) It seems that although winged monkeys and ice trolls might not scare her, she is very afraid of ... kids!
So she comes up with a plan to frighten the children away, using all the fearsome creatures that live nearby. When her plan doesn't work out quite as she expects, the Cyclops Witch may need courage to face this troop of scouts that have found her.
It turns out that once you overcome your own fear, you might just be able to help others overcome theirs. As the kids explain, "While not all fears are bad, some can get out of hand - sometimes we're just scared because we misunderstand." That's a good lesson for all of us.
The illustrations are vibrant and full of creatures like the mothman, leprechauns, pumpkin heads, and sea monsters. The children are a mix of genders and ethnic backgrounds. The witch also has a raven friend named Lenore who always notices when someone comes tapping at the door.
Besides satisfying the craving for "monsters" without being a scary book, the story also does a good job of showing that sometimes fears are unfounded or blown out of proportion. Good for elementary readers.
I read an ARC provided by the publisher.
So she comes up with a plan to frighten the children away, using all the fearsome creatures that live nearby. When her plan doesn't work out quite as she expects, the Cyclops Witch may need courage to face this troop of scouts that have found her.
It turns out that once you overcome your own fear, you might just be able to help others overcome theirs. As the kids explain, "While not all fears are bad, some can get out of hand - sometimes we're just scared because we misunderstand." That's a good lesson for all of us.
The illustrations are vibrant and full of creatures like the mothman, leprechauns, pumpkin heads, and sea monsters. The children are a mix of genders and ethnic backgrounds. The witch also has a raven friend named Lenore who always notices when someone comes tapping at the door.
Besides satisfying the craving for "monsters" without being a scary book, the story also does a good job of showing that sometimes fears are unfounded or blown out of proportion. Good for elementary readers.
I read an ARC provided by the publisher.
duchessofreadin's review against another edition
5.0
This was a super cute book! My boys and I enjoyed reading it. Even though the format was a bit wonky, they enjoyed the book, and asked for a copy when it comes out!
Join the adventure of the Cyclops Witch as she overcomes her fears and maybe makes some new friends!
Join the adventure of the Cyclops Witch as she overcomes her fears and maybe makes some new friends!
unheardmelokate's review against another edition
1.0
If I could just rate the illustrations, this would be a 4-star book. But the story just kept going, and that many pages of rhyming makes me gag.
erine's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet story about overcoming fears with adorable illustrations. Bonus that it's the monsters who suffer from debilitating fears, and it's the Heebie-Jeebies, a team of kids, who come to the rescue.
jenny_d's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
amandareid's review
4.0
I bought this book for the illustrations but found myself really enjoying the rhyming story of a witch who is terrified of children.
andizor's review
3.0
Cyclops Witch is only afraid of one thing: KIDS! And guess who comes tromping up to her front door? That's right, KIDS! Desperate to escape their wild and mean natures, their tickling, rough-housing, pinching and biting, she sends them on a wild goose chase through Hazy Dell. But what happens at the end of that chase isn't exactly what Cyclops Witch expected.
A very cute tale for those who love spooky stories. I really enjoyed this tale, especially the imaginative creatures that live in Hazy Dell. The illustrations are reminiscent of a Cartoon Network show and pop off the page with cute, round life. The story is cute, though not every rhyming line scans perfectly, making it a potentially difficult read aloud, and it runs a little long. In spite of this, many children will be looking forward to the adventures of Cyclops Witch.
Thanks to Hazy Dell Press and Consortium for my galley.
A very cute tale for those who love spooky stories. I really enjoyed this tale, especially the imaginative creatures that live in Hazy Dell. The illustrations are reminiscent of a Cartoon Network show and pop off the page with cute, round life. The story is cute, though not every rhyming line scans perfectly, making it a potentially difficult read aloud, and it runs a little long. In spite of this, many children will be looking forward to the adventures of Cyclops Witch.
Thanks to Hazy Dell Press and Consortium for my galley.
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