This Year, a Witch by Zoey Abbott is a fun story that celebrates creativity, and outgrowing the cute, adorable halloween costumes. The engaging text pairs beautifully with bright, lively illustrations that bring the whimsical world of budding witch to life—making it an ideal choice for a read-aloud, especially during fall and around Halloween.

This Year a Witch will be a great addition to any elementary library collection, it’s easily relatable for young readers as they are looking for costumes around Halloween, but its themes of confidence and self-discovery will resonate year-round.