Hocus and Pocus and the Snow Day Sorcery [Hardcover]

It’s time for the town Winter Solstice party and puppies Hocus and Pocus are ready to help out with their own special magic! This sweet series continues with plenty of spells, friends, and snowy fun.

Everyone in Inkwell is excited for the Winter Solstice Party, including magical puppies Hocus and Pocus. Pocus wants to play in the snow, and Hocus wants to eat snowflakes! Finally, the longest night of the year arrives, and everybody turns out to celebrate with maple popcorn, hot cider, and enormous pumpkins (thanks to a plant warlock). The only thing missing is . . . snow! Without a fresh dusting, how can Hocus and Pocus’s friends make snow sculptures and race snowflakes? The puppies notice a new striped tent at the edge of the party: Nimbus the Sorcerer! Handmade Wishes! Hocus and Pocus know just what to wish for. Nimbus pulls a magical snow globe from behind their back and warns the puppies to be careful—this is a very big, very delicate wish. Despite the sorcerer’s warning, the snow (and ice!) soon gets out of control. Luckily, the citizens of Inkwell have a few cozy charms up their sleeves. This latest adventure glows with warmth and winter magic.Lots of action, lots of feelings, and lots of bright art speed the eight chapters along as if on the magical skates that save the day. The perennially young pups are again sure to please early chapter-book readers. . . . A warmhearted wintry tale.
—Kirkus Reviews

This charming third installment serves as an easy entry point for new readers or a welcome revisit for established fans, with quick pace and expressive illustrations to make for an enticing read. The diverse, kind community is a fabulous focal point, and cooperation and compassion are presented as important strengths. A fetching return to a wonderfully welcoming world, sure to appeal to animal and fantasy fans.
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