Leila, the Perfect Witch

Leila is spellbindingly good at everything ... until she discovers that baking is no piece of cake!<BR><BR>From the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Gustavo, the Shy Ghost - a brilliantly original Halloween story perfect for children aged 3-5 who love witches, baking and stories about sisters and family. Set in Mexico, this Halloween picture book is about overcoming self-doubt, finding your confidence and the importance of perseverance. Plus ... CAKE! Lots of cake. <BR><BR> Leila Wayward is an extraordinary little witch who excels at everything she does. She's the fastest flier, the most cunning conjurer and the sneakiest shape-shifter. She is also the youngest in a long line of master bakers, so 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, Leila has three magical sisters who are always there for her. Can they remind her to have some fun along the way?<BR><BR> "A fun and colourful reminder that no one can be the best at everything, even powerful little witches." Bookseller<BR><BR> "Leila Wayward is a brilliant little witch who seems good at everything [...] the counter to Jill Murphy's clumsy if charismatic Worst Witch and the ever accident-prone Meg in Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski's Meg and Mog classics." Times<BR><BR>Have you met Leila's friends?<BR>- Gustavo, the Shy Ghost<BR>- Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire