*The Friendly Witch* by Rachel Elliot centers on the quirky and enchanting life of a witch named Dottie. Living in a colorful neighborhood, Dottie strives to break the stereotypes associated with witches. Instead of casting spells for mischief, she uses her magic to help those around her, intervening to spread kindness, love, and laughter. When a dark force threatens her community, Dottie must rally her friends, both human and magical, to confront the challenge. With a mix of humor and heart, the story celebrates friendship, acceptance, and the power of community, showcasing that true magic lies in being there for one another. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 28 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2005 by Meadowside Children's Books .

Rachel Elliot worked in children's publishing in London for many years before moving to Devon and becoming a freelance writer, specialising in licensed character publishing. Francesca Simon is universally known for the staggeringly popular Horrid Henry series. These books and CDs have sold over 20 million copies in the UK alone and are published in 27 countries. Horrid Henry and the Abominable Snowmanwon the Children's Book of the the Year award in 2008 at the British Book Awards. She is also the author of Costa-shortlisted The Monstrous Child and Hack and Whack, her first picture book. She lives in North London with her family. Leo Broadley is an illustrator and lecturer at the University of Derby. He has written and illustrated a number of books for publishers as well as illustrated for a winery and The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.