cover image Witches: A Scary Pop-Up Book

Witches: A Scary Pop-Up Book

Colin Hawkins. Reader's Digest Association, $3.99 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-89577-589-4

Hawkins's hilariously manic artwork is the best reason to open this trio of Scary Pop-Up books. The bug-eyed characters-much more silly than spooky-have gobs of ghoulish charm. The small 4""34"" format fits nicely into small hands and many of the inventive paper constructions are hardy enough to withstand treatment from overeager fingers. But the disjointed, bubble-brained text adds little to the fun: ``A witch on her broom/ with cat and mouse...[sic] / so take good care/ and stay in your house!'' Ages 5-up. (Sept.)