Books & Audiobooks
As we say goodbye to summer and welcome the fall Kara LaReau’s junior fiction series Witchycakes sits right in the sweet spot between beach read and autumn magic. With beautiful illustrations by Ariane Moreira, Witchycakes follows a young witch-to-be named Blue who goes on charming adventures around town.
Blue (they/them) lives with their mother (she/her), a powerful witch and baker named Mama Moon, in a whimsical little town called Shelville. Along with their familiars, Pearl (Mama’s sassy cat) and Gully (Blue’s loyal seagull), they prepare tasty treats for the townspeople! In the first book of the series titled Sweet Magic, Blue delivers baked goods throughout Shelville to all of their friends encountering small town adventures along the way. Blue is eager to use their magic to help their community but is still learning, which causes some minor hijinks!
They help Jib look for his lost hamster, surprise Mr. Haddock by decorating his shop after the passing of his beloved dog, and helps the Sanderson children prepare lunch to give their mother a well-deserved rest! Along the way Blue learns that magic isn’t always the answer and shortcuts can sometimes cause trouble. They find creative ways to get the job done even without magic and leave each person they encounter happier than before. There are currently three books in the series with number four, Full Moon Magic, coming October 27th 2026. Each book takes Blue on adorable adventures where they learn valuable lessons and help those around them. Perfect for kids aged 6-9 or for anyone looking for a quick, charming read!
The stories are well crafted and entertaining plus the artwork is next level adorable! You’ll be seriously charmed by Blue and the sweet town of Shelville, the only thing better would be getting to try one of Mama Moon’s magical treats!