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Ma petite sorcière
Nina doit préparer sa première potion magique ! Poudre de momie, moustaches de loup-garou, poils de troll poisseux... Accompagnée de sa maman, la petite sorcière file à travers ciel et forêts pour rassembler les précieux ingrédients. Mais au moment de réciter sa formule... Atchoum ! La petite sorcière éternue dans son chaudron ! Catastrophe, son ami le chat a été changé en grenouille ! Heureusement, Nina a de quoi recommencer sa potion...
32 pages, Paperback
Published October 6, 2022
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About the author
Michelle Robinson
153 books49 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
When I'm not up to my knees in nappies, I write children's books. I also spend a fair amount of time eating chocolate. I try to write funny, read-aloud books that parents will enjoy as much as children - after all, if you have to share the same stories umpteen times, you may as well enjoy them.
I hope you like my books enough to read them umpteen times. Thank you - Michelle.
When I'm not up to my knees in nappies, I write children's books. I also spend a fair amount of time eating chocolate. I try to write funny, read-aloud books that parents will enjoy as much as children - after all, if you have to share the same stories umpteen times, you may as well enjoy them.
I hope you like my books enough to read them umpteen times. Thank you - Michelle.
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April 3, 2025
Le livre est vraiment beau, les dessins sont magnifiques, l'histoire est présentée est originale et adorable ! J'ai aimé cette courte lecture !
December 11, 2025
J’ai adoré chaque seconde de ma lecture c’était trop mignon et les couleurs des planches sont sublimes !!
(+ il y a un chaton qui s’appelle Potiminou et qui joue un rôle important je suis fan)
(+ il y a un chaton qui s’appelle Potiminou et qui joue un rôle important je suis fan)
October 17, 2024
Unglaublich magisch. Jede Seite ist ein kleines Kunstwerk für sich. Ich wünschte, ich hätte in meiner Kindheit so ein Kinderbuch gehabt. Man kann sich an der Liebe zum Detail nicht sattsehen.
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November 15, 2024
'Witch in Training' is my kind of picture book, my kindred spirit - it's spectacularly witchy, it's all about Halloween and autumn, it's about a positive mother-and-daughter relationship, it's sweet and cute and kindhearted, there are spooky and funny vibes, there are images that straight up remind me of 'Kiki's Delivery Service', it has a cat familiar named Pumpkin Patch, and it contains books, cottages, crescent moons, moonbeams, fairies, phoenixes, giant owls, werewolves, trolls, mummies, vampires, rats, sea monsters, and spell and potion making. It has it all, so glorious!
The main character, a little girl witch named Betty, reminds me of the witch Beetle from 'Beetle & the Hollowbones' - they even have green skin! I love her purple hair, and freckles. I love how close and supportive her mum is, too.
The book is also soothingly, ethereally told in rhyme, and the art is fantastic and wonderful.
Keep wishing for the best for the 'Witch in Training'!
One of the best witchy picture books I've read.
In addition to 'Kiki's Delivery Service' and 'Beetle & the Hollowbones', read this if you like 'Once Upon a Witch's Broom', 'Sunday The Sea Witch', 'A Spoonful of Frogs', 'The Worst Witch', 'Little Witch', 'Witch Wars', 'Hellaween', 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch', and 'The Okay Witch'.
(In case you couldn't tell, I love all things witchy. Give me all the magic ingredients.)
Final Score: 4/5
The main character, a little girl witch named Betty, reminds me of the witch Beetle from 'Beetle & the Hollowbones' - they even have green skin! I love her purple hair, and freckles. I love how close and supportive her mum is, too.
The book is also soothingly, ethereally told in rhyme, and the art is fantastic and wonderful.
Keep wishing for the best for the 'Witch in Training'!
One of the best witchy picture books I've read.
In addition to 'Kiki's Delivery Service' and 'Beetle & the Hollowbones', read this if you like 'Once Upon a Witch's Broom', 'Sunday The Sea Witch', 'A Spoonful of Frogs', 'The Worst Witch', 'Little Witch', 'Witch Wars', 'Hellaween', 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch', and 'The Okay Witch'.
(In case you couldn't tell, I love all things witchy. Give me all the magic ingredients.)
Final Score: 4/5
October 8, 2024
Witch in Training by Michelle Robinson is a young children’s rhyming picture book that is perfect for this spooky time of year. It is about A4 in size and has a magical sparkly cover, though no sparkles within.
The book features a young witch learning to collect ingredients and make spells, however, she forgets to read the small print!! Along her journey on her broomstick, she also gets herself a new pet rat.
The story is super cute and the pages are filled with glossy amazing artwork that captures the essence of the story entirely, though I am so past witches being given green faces. The rhyme is near to perfect too.
Overall, if you are looking for a book for a young child this Halloween, Witch in Training would be perfect.
The book features a young witch learning to collect ingredients and make spells, however, she forgets to read the small print!! Along her journey on her broomstick, she also gets herself a new pet rat.
The story is super cute and the pages are filled with glossy amazing artwork that captures the essence of the story entirely, though I am so past witches being given green faces. The rhyme is near to perfect too.
Overall, if you are looking for a book for a young child this Halloween, Witch in Training would be perfect.
December 23, 2022
Très chouette album que j'ai découvert avec mes filles (7 et 10 ans). Elles ont adoré et donné 5/5. Pour ma part, si j'ai trouvé les illustrations très jolies et l'histoire plutôt chouette et amusante, je regrette un peu la pauvreté du texte (trop simple et trop peu présents à mon goût). Après c'est du jeunesse alors c'est un détail que je mets de côté mais ça aurait gagné à être un peu plus fourni et détaillé. Je suis curieuse de découvrir d'autres ouvrages de l'auteur !
Merci à Babelio ainsi qu’aux éditions Gallimard Jeunesse de m’avoir permis de découvrir cet album via la MasseCritique de Babelio.
Merci à Babelio ainsi qu’aux éditions Gallimard Jeunesse de m’avoir permis de découvrir cet album via la MasseCritique de Babelio.
October 2, 2024
It’s the perfect time of year to add a witchy book to any child’s bookshelf, and this one was a pretty good contender. The illustrations are quite dark, but they’re fun and have cats so that’s always a winner!
The story itself is about Betty the witch who needs to get some witch training to help her improve. It’s a really nice, fun story with lots going on. It sometimes feels a bit jumpy - the rhymes are sometimes a bit of a stretch!
A fun addition to the Halloween shelf, but probably not a strong enough rhyme to become a favourite.
ARC provided from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
The story itself is about Betty the witch who needs to get some witch training to help her improve. It’s a really nice, fun story with lots going on. It sometimes feels a bit jumpy - the rhymes are sometimes a bit of a stretch!
A fun addition to the Halloween shelf, but probably not a strong enough rhyme to become a favourite.
ARC provided from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
December 22, 2022
This apprenticeship of potions and flying around under the moonlight, is a very good humored book for children with an imagination. Reading it to my granddaughters was a special treat!
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon, 22 December 2022
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon, 22 December 2022
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October 23, 2023A wonderful story and beautiful illustrations. Mom teaches a young witch how to cast spells and make potions. They go shopping for the ingredients they need and then they work their magic. What can happen when you sneeze during a spell? See for yourself 😉
We highly recommend it!
December 27, 2021
Cute. But why would you want to change the pet rat? It looks so cute with wings.
March 13, 2023
Love all of Briony May Smith illustrations ♥️
A witchy read with mostly rhymey pages
A witchy read with mostly rhymey pages
November 3, 2023
Stupendo e rime fantastiche!
Perfetta lettura per Halloween.
Perfetta lettura per Halloween.
May 8, 2025
BD très mignonne. Parfaite pour les enfants de maternelle/primaire. Les dessins sont beaux.
March 1, 2024
Disegni molto belli, con tanto di fate, licantropi, troll, vampiri e draghi.
La maestria con i colori di Briony May Smith, in particolare per tramonti o luci e ombre crepuscolari, è come sempre incredibile.
Le brevi rime tuttavia non rendono merito a questi disegni; magari un testo più lungo avrebbe reso quest'albo più memorabile.
La maestria con i colori di Briony May Smith, in particolare per tramonti o luci e ombre crepuscolari, è come sempre incredibile.
Le brevi rime tuttavia non rendono merito a questi disegni; magari un testo più lungo avrebbe reso quest'albo più memorabile.
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