Up and Away with the Little Witch

In her second adventure featuring Lizzy, the Little Witch, the late Belgian author/illustrator fills her pages with quirky details and eccentric characters that are revealed via flaps. Lizzy takes her friend Trixie, the Witch Princess, on a nighttime carpet ride, and they visit three other witches. The Caravan Witch pulls a wagon filled with a hodgepodge of musical instruments, a cactus, and performing creatures that resemble meerkats. A pit stop at the Boat Witch's pedal-propelled abode results in a soggy mishap, and a striking surprise foldout reveals the Balloon Witch, who gives the tired girls a ride home. It's a softly spooky diversion for Halloween or any witching hour. Ages 4%E2%80%93up. (May)