Book Review: 'A Very Witchy Spelling Bee' by George Shannon

✰✰✰✰½ Cordelia loves spelling more than anything. She even spends her playtime practicing spelling and spells. So when she sees a sign for The Witches' Double Spelling Bee, she knows she just has to enter. Her mother is hesitant. After all, Cordelia is just a child witch, but Cordelia is adamant. She has studied and practiced. She's ready to win. 

The defending champ is a force to be reckoned with, but Cordelia isn't afraid of Beulah Divine. Even when Beulah bends the rules and doesn't play fair, Cordelia keeps her calm. Soon it's down to the last round. With nothing on stage to work with, has Cordelia met her match? 

The Bottom Line: This fun tale featuring colorful, humorous illustrations is perfect for storytime. With a surprise twist ending that's sure to please, this picture book is a seasonal winner. 

Details: A Very Witchy Spelling Bee written by George Shannon & illustrated by Mark Fearing. Picture book published by Harcourt Children's Books in 2013. 32 p. ISBN: 978-0-15-206696-3