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Published in 1973 and long out of print, Scarabee, The Witch's Cat pairs an unexpectedly poignant tale of witchy doings with trippy-dippy artwork that manages somehow to be both garishly colorful and emotionally resonant. I really wasn't sure what to expect with this one, as I had never before read any of Mary Blount Christian's books, despite the fact that she is an immensely prolific author, with over one hundred children's books to her credit. By contrast, Sybil McEntire, who is the illustrator here, appears never to have published another book besides this one. In any case, I found Scarabee, The Witch's Cat quite enjoyable, appreciating both the story, with its poignant setup and happy ending, and the artwork, which, despite not being quite my style, aesthetically speaking, was very expressive. These visuals are what I think of, when I think of 70s illustrative aesthetics, with bold colors and shapes, stylized figures and the occasional speech bubble. Here's one of the opening scenes:
Although striking, this sort of illustration doesn't usually evoke an emotional response from me, and yet, I found the depiction of Scarabee here quite poignant, especially in those scenes where he is clearly distressed, due to the villagers' rejection. All in all, a very engaging witchy read, one I am glad to have tracked down, as part of my "witchy witches" project. Recommended to picture-book readers who enjoy witchy fare on the sweeter, rather than spooky side. ( )