The messages in this one are warm, encouraging and filled with hope. The depictions do a lovely job at bringing across the tale and allow readers/listeners to explore the tale on their own as well. Since there's a mix of holidays, it's a treat to search and find all sorts of surprises.

The illustrations are packed with details for tons of gazing fun.

She's impossible not to like and cheer for. Plus, this witch has a heart of gold as she goes at and helps where she can. The author allows the two holidays to mold as the decorations of this little witch take a Halloween-y direction and still hold Christmas cheer. She might have everything all witches do, but her bubbly and cheerful nature is contagious and quickly draws a smile. But soon, things take an interesting twist. With a cauldron of hot chocolate bubbling over the fire, she dreams of the day Santa will come to her house, but no matter how hard she tries, he fails to appear. She dresses like one, flies on her broom, and enjoys Halloween, but unlike other witches, as soon as Halloween is over, she embraces and thrives on everything Christmas. Prior to publishing her first book, Petrell was a public relations executive working at some of the world's most well-respected companies.The fun aspects of Halloween and Christmas come together in a witch young readers will wish they could have as a friend. Petrell holds an undergraduate degree and an MBA from Marquette University. She hopes any child who reads this story will feel a little more ease at bedtime knowing that a parent's love will always find them. She created this story to simply help parents, regardless of their whereabouts and personal situation, bring children a goodnight hug and kiss. Her two clever and inspiring children keep her smiling through the chaos and busy searching for seashells, garden fairies and geckos. In addition to living abroad, she has also called Wisconsin and Ohio home. Prior to publishing her first book, Petrell was a public relations executive working at some of the world's most well-respected Petrell Marie Özbay resides with her family in South Florida.

Petrell Marie Özbay resides with her family in South Florida.

Merry Witchmas by Petrell Marie Ozbay