A little girl narrates her attempt to catch a witch in this rhyming board book for Halloween, describing the many traps she has laid out - a trampoline, a lemonade stand, and a butterfly net - in her campaign. Her hope is to catch a ride on the witch's broom, and fetch a twinkly star from the night sky. Although the witch cleverly evades all the traps, she nevertheless grants the little girl's wish, fetching her a star herself...

Published earlier this year (2021), My First How to Catch a Witch looks to be the third seasonal board book from author Alice Walstead and illustrators Joel and Ashley Selby. The story itself is engaging, and the text in rhyme, although occasionally a little awkward, makes for a fun read-aloud for younger children, at whom this title is aimed. The artwork is colorful and cute, and adds to the story, showing the green-faced witch as she successfully navigates the traps described in the little girl's text. All in all, a sweet little Halloween board book, one I would recommend to parents and librarians looking for new seasonal titles for the youngest children. ( )