The Worst Witch

[Nightshoe]

Would the Worst Witch books be ok for a just 4 year old? DD likes witches and I wonder if these would be ok or above her head. I remember Mildred Hubble from when I was a child, but I can't remember what they are like at all!

They'll be a bit over her head - they're all about school. Save them until she's started school.

Can I just clarify, for me to read to her obviously, not for her to read!

They would be above my 4 year olds's head. I read one to DS when he has just turned 6 and he enjoyed it.

I think probably they would be better in year or two, but you could try them and see. Has she read any Winnie the Witch books? - those are ideal for a four to five year old.

Ok, I suspected that might be the case. Winnie the Witch is a great substitution thought, I'd forgotten those, thank you all!

The Witch's Children is another good witch themed series of picture books. There are also new first Winnie chapter books which will be perfect if she is ready for a slightly longer story.
Try www.talesonmoonlane.co.uk for advice.

have you looked at the Ms Wiz books? short chapters and quite funny - I agree that your dd wouldn't get much out of the Worst Witch books just yet - they really need to have an understanding of what school's all about