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Thank you NetGalley for accepting my request to read and review A Tale of Playful Spells and Friendship.

Bright and colorful illustrations fitting for fall. The book showcases the imagination of two little girls in a fun manner. In addition, the author shares this is book one -- I find that exciting.

Well done Author White. I would gift this and recommend it for babysitters.

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A fun little Halloween book for kids of all ages. Great for a fun holiday with friends. Good pictures.

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A heartwarming journey into the enchanting realm of childhood imagination. The story follows Isla and Zoe, two best friends who embark on a magical adventure filled with playful spells and delightful surprises. Amber J White's storytelling is a testament to the enduring power of friendship and the limitless possibilities of youthful wonder.

As the girls navigate their whimsical world, readers will be captivated by the vivid imagery and relatable characters. This book is a delightful reminder that magic can be found in everyday moments and that true friendship is a treasure worth cherishing.

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Very cute story for little kids who love Halloween. It’s short and sweet with cute illustrations. My daughter would have loved this one when she was 3/4 years old!

Thanks to the publisher for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Step into the enchanting world of A Tale of Playful Spells and Friendship by Amber J White, and you'll discover a delightful journey through the magic of childhood imagination. This book is like a treasure chest of wonder, unlocking the doors to a realm where friendship and creativity reign supreme. With every turn of the page, you'll be transported to a world where spells are playful, and adventures are boundless.

As a parent, I couldn't help but smile at the heartwarming message this book delivers. It encourages children to embrace their unique creativity, celebrate the joy of friendship, and savor the magic of everyday life. This story is a beautiful reminder that the most extraordinary adventures can be found right in your backyard. Share this enchanting tale with your little ones, and watch their imaginations soar!

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A short story which I believe suitable for toddlers around 3-6 years old. It is about two firends called Isla and Zoe who loves to have fun together by role-playing with costumes. It is a straight forward story and simple to digest. Thank you netgalley for the e-copy. Here's are my thoughts on it.

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I thought this was a sweet, cute, and wholesome short read. The illustrations were beautiful, with vibrant colors. They definitely helped set the tone and atmosphere. It’s easy to read and follow along. Any child would enjoy this book.

This is a lovely story about friendship. I also enjoyed seeing the encouragement of imagination and playing make-believe as the little girls dressed up as witches. I loved the autumnal mood it sets, especially with the fall leaves and the forest setting. It is the perfect children’s book for the Halloween season.

It was also fun having an interactive element where you can seek and find certain animals throughout the story. Definitely recommend!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. These are my own thoughts and opinions.

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My daughter loved this book! She loves Halloween and said this was “fun spooky”! We loved looking for items in the artwork! Our only complaint is that it was too short!

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This is an adorable children's book about two little girls, Isla and Zoe, who love playing dress up. While they like role-playing all kinds of characters, their favourite is to dress up as witches.

The story is charming, and follows the time spent by the girls in the woods as they act out their imaginary life as witches. Along the way, they encounter some animal friends, and there are also games for young readers to play as they are reading the book, which will likely help keep their attention firmly engaged in the storytelling.

The illustrations are very cute, and also appealing to children. But for me, hands down one of the best aspects of this story was that it demonstrated how a child's imagination, when properly activated, can make for wonderful play - without requiring complicated props or (shudder) electronic gadgets!

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This was an adorable and fun story showing how creative children can be when using their imaginations. The two little girls are pretending to be little witches and they use their imagination to have fun, enjoy being together and being nice to nature. The colorful and fun illustrations are a great plus to this fun tale. I love how creative this is and perfect for those little ones who think outside the box. Like my daughter not every little girl is all about the princesses and I am so happy to have found a story that shows that each child can dream of whatever they want and to just be themselves.

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Thank you to Author Amber J White and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review.

Isla and Zoe love dressing up and playing pretend, being witches is their favourite game in the world. Together they go into the woods to cast some spells using all of their imagination.

This was really sweet I always enjoy books that are brimming with childrens imagination and these two had it, using anything they could to make their game of witches become real. It was adorable they didn’t have anything more than sticks but they’d made wands and brooms and a cauldron and I really loved that.

I loved the addition of the animals on each page that readers had to count, that makes this book so much more interactive and fun to read, having to really search out for each critter as you go through. It’s a book that will get lots of extra attention as children will want to find and count them all.

This is a great book for any child that has a vivid imagination, it’s a sweet story, it’s a perfect Halloween read and it was really enjoyable and easy to read. The animals were really cute and I love the way they were illustrated.

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A Tale of Playful Spells and Friendship is the fun story of best friends Isla and Zoe. The girls love to play dress up, and their favorite thing to dress up as is witches! One day, they dress up and go into the forest and play pretend by mixing potions with different things they find in the forest. Even some of the small animals in the forest are curious and come to watch them.

The illustrations in this book are colorful and fun. This is a great story to encourage kids to play imaginary games and nourish creativity. Excellent book, especially with Halloween coming soon!

Thanks Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this advanced review copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review on the book!

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This is a gorgeous children's book, which is about two little girls who dress up as witches and go into the woods to play. They play with animals, and pretend they are making spells. This is a fun book, which my daughter and I loved.

The images in the book are beautiful and vibrant, and the text is very easy to read. There is also an activity in the book, which my daughter enjoyed doing. Highly recommended!

Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

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