The eponymous Little Witch, who debuted in author/illustrator Linda Glovach's 1972 The Little Witch's Black Magic Cookbook, and then went on to star in eight subsequent books, returns in this tenth title devoted to her creative endeavors, this time putting on a carnival. Following the Little Witch's Carnival Code, which sets out expected behavior, there are sections devoted to general carnival preparations, booths and games, food booths, and an animal sideshow to be put on by the carnival workers...

Published in 1982, The Little Witch's Carnival Book was not quite what I was expecting. I've read all nine previous installments of Glovach's series, many of which are arranged around a theme or a holiday, and I somehow had the impression that this one was about the pre-Lent holiday, Carnival, whereas instead it is about hosting an amusement show / fun fair known (at least in the states) as a carnival. Despite this fact, I still found this one engaging enough, and think it provides plenty of good ideas for throwing a fun fair / carnival of one's own. As always with these books, I appreciated the fact that the craft ideas and recipes presented were all simple, and that the materials and ingredients required were all easily obtainable items. I enjoyed the witchy content (what there was of it) here, as that is why I sought these books out in the first place. Recommended to those looking for suggestions for activities and games that can be included in a home-created, home-run carnival or party. ( )