Something strange is happening in the witch’s house... When a curious child steps inside, cobwebs swish, bones clatter, and mysterious sights await. But not everything is as it seems. With lyrical language, gentle suspense, and a cozy twist ending, this read-aloud favorite offers just the right mix of spooky and sweet.
Perfect for autumn storytimes, family bedtime reading, or classroom fun, In the Witch’s House invites young readers into a not-so-scary tale where imagination takes center stage.

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Author: Amy Houts Illustrator: Berna Datema Title: IN THE WITCH’S HOUSE Price: $15.99 ISBN Paperback: 978-1-957656-92-2 Ebook: 978-1-957656-93-9
Pages: 32 Audience: Ages 5+ Categories: Children’s Picture Book, Halloween, Friendship, Courage Press: Monarch Educational Services, LLC, Caterpillar Books Imprint Release Date: September 2, 2025

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Author Bio:
When Amy Houts taught preschool at Head Start, dramatic play was a favorite of her students. She was inspired to write this book after one of their Halloween celebrations. Amy is the author of 100+ books for children for both faith-based and general market publishers. Amy’s faith-based books include bath books, Noah’s Ark and The Creation (Sunbeam/Bushel & Peck Books), God’s Earth is Something to Fight For (Sunbeam/ Bushel & Peck Books), and God’s Protection Covers Me (Beaming Books). Amy’s educational books include 60 retold tales for the series, Compass Children’s Classics. Her 10 nonfiction science early readers were published by Highlights. To find out more, visit her website: www.amyhouts.com.
 

 

Illustrator Bio:
Berna Datema is a Dutch children’s book author and illustrator. Born in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, she studied to become an art teacher in Amsterdam and went on to attend the Vogue Academy of Fashion Design. She worked as fashion designer for children’s clothes, specialized in prints and repeat pattern design. Berna’s first children’s book series, which featured a family of meerkats, were illustrated in watercolor and ink and published by C. de Vries-Brouwers in Antwerp. Along with writing and illustrating,
Berna designed digital materials for scrapbooking, working for international websites and shops. Berna took part in several inspiring courses by platforms Domestika, Lilla Rogers, and Skillshare, such as Editorial Illustrating and Illustrating for Children’s Books. Berna is member of childrensillustrators.com and SCBWI. Visit her website: https://www.bernadatema.com