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Leila, the Perfect Witch

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Leila, the Perfect Witch is a delightful children's book about Leila Wayward, a little witch who comes from a long line of magical bakers. Despite her family’s high expectations, Leila struggles with her spells going awry. With determination and love for baking, she discovers her unique magic in her own sweet, special way.
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You might enjoy this book if you love whimsical stories about self-discovery and embracing one's unique talents. With vibrant illustrations and a charming narrative, it offers an enchanting tale perfect for children who are learning the value of being themselves and appreciating their individuality.

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Leila, the Perfect Witch

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Leila is spellbindingly good at everything ... until she discovers that baking is no piece of cake!

New from the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Gustavo, the Shy Ghost!

Leila, the Perfect Witch introduces us to Leila Wayward, an extraordinary little witch who excels at everything she does. She's the fastest flier, the most cunning conjurer, and the sneakiest shape-shifter. As the youngest in a long line of master bakers, Leila's big dream is to win the most infamous culinary competition around: The Magnificent Witchy Cake-Off!

But even with the most bewitching of recipes, Leila realizes a terrible truth: she’s a disaster in the kitchen! Luckily, she has three magical sisters who are always there for her, ready to remind her to have some fun along the way.

Set in Mexico, this vibrant story – brimming over with delicious sweet treats – is a celebration of sisterhood, taking part, and the simple joy of making (and eating!) food together.

Series: The World of Gustavo

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Leila, the Perfect Witch by Flavia Z. Drago is celebrated as a delightfully illustrated pre-school fiction tale. Drawing parallels with Elizabeth Day's self-help approach for adults, it offers young readers a magical story about embracing one's imperfections. Leila is portrayed as a talented little witch, providing a contrast to the more accident-prone characters in classic witch tales. The book is praised for its vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative that underscores the message that no one can excel at everything.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406386479

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Flavia Z. Drago

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Flavia Z. Drago was born and raised in Mexico City. As a child, she wanted to be a mermaid. When that didn’t happen, she began her career as a graphic designer and a children’s book illustrator. She has an MA in Children's Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art and was shortlisted for the 2018 Sebastian Walker Award. She is the author-illustrator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost and the "Monsters Play..." board book series. She loves colour, textures and shapes, and enjoys creating them with different materials and a bit of digital sorcery. Find her online at flaviazdrago.com, on Twitter as @Diafla and on Instagram as @flavia_zdrago.

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