This Book Wants to Be a Witch

Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration with their own limitations or feels like they were born to do something entirely different than what is expected of them. It is a perfect choice for the creative child who feels like a bit of a misfit and needs encouragement to define their own identity. The story follows a sentient book that decides it does not want to be a book at all: it wants to be a witch. Through humor and whimsy, the story explores the courage required to pursue a dream that others might find impossible or silly. At 111 pages, this is an accessible chapter book for early elementary readers. It masterfully balances magical elements with the very real human emotion of longing for belonging. It serves as a wonderful springboard for conversations about self-confidence, the power of imagination, and the idea that we are not defined solely by our outward appearance or original purpose. It is a secular, gentle, and highly imaginative tale that validates a child's internal world.