About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling restless or seeking a 'quick fix' for boredom that might lead to a bit of chaos. It is a perfect choice for those days when energy is high but there is nowhere to go, offering a humorous look at how our attempts to change our environment can sometimes backfire in spectacular ways. Meg the witch, her cat Mog, and Owl are stuck in a becalmed boat on a flat sea. Meg decides to use her magic to stir up some wind, but her spell works a little too well, resulting in a giant whirlpool and a very damp rescue. This classic story is ideal for preschoolers and early elementary children, using bold, high-contrast illustrations and simple text to explore themes of cause and effect. It helps children understand that while it is okay to want to solve a problem, the results might not always be what we expected. Parents will appreciate the gentle humor and the way it validates the impulse to 'do something' when faced with stillness, while providing a safe, fictional space to laugh at mistakes.
