Little Witch Hosts Samhain Supper

by Kristin Lisenby, Caitlyn Barone (Illustrator)

An illustrated children’s book about autumn, ancestral magick, and the Season of the Witch.

This harvest season, join Little Witch, the fairies, and Madam Spider as they host their first Dumb Supper! If you’ve never heard of a Dumb Supper (a Celtic ritual to appease the spirits), Little Witch will show you the ropes. Together, you’ll gather seasonal flowers, bake soul cakes, and host a magical meal in honor of Great-Grandma Rose.

What is a ‘Dumb Supper?’

In parts of England, Ireland, and Scotland, families hosted Dumb Suppers to honor friendly spirits. These silent suppers were popular during harvest season and a simple way to honor ancestral ghosts. Since speaking, whispering, or making noise of any kind was forbidden while seated at the table, the living relied on tarot cards, psychic abilities, and a bit of magick to communicate in silence.

36 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2022

About the author

Kristin Lisenby is a storyteller based in the Azores. She is the author of Little Witch Books and co-founder of Pointy Hat Press, a small publishing house exploring magick through a modern lens. She shares her original stories via the Pointy Hat Press podcast and discusses mythology and witchcraft on Magick & Alchemy by Tamed Wild. Her latest book, Telling the Bees, is a middle-grade fairy tale about a little witch, a curious invitation, and a sticky, springtime tradition.