In the Witch's House by Amy Houts, illustrated by Berna Datema
“Something strange is happening in the witch’s house…”
What do cobwebs, creaky doors, and a surprise twist have in common? They all come alive in the gently spooky, delightfully sweet new picture book, In the Witch’s House, written by Amy Houts and illustrated by Berna Datema, published by Caterpillar Books, an imprint of Monarch Educational Services.
Meet Kate: She’s sure her new neighbors are witches. The brooms, capes, and mysterious sounds don’t help! But when her fears build to a breaking point, Kate discovers that things aren’t always what they seem, and bravery can lead to brand new friends.
See the Amazon listing here.
Perfect for ages 5 and up, this magical autumn picture book features:
🕸️ Gentle suspense with just the right touch of spooky fun
🎃 A cozy, heartwarming Halloween twist
📖 Lyrical, read-aloud text that sparkles with imagination
👻 A balance of mystery and comfort—spooky but never scary
✨ Themes of courage, friendship, and facing fears with bravery
For FREE Halloween printables: bookmarks and postcards, click here.
What do cobwebs, creaky doors, and a surprise twist have in common? They all come alive in the gently spooky, delightfully sweet new picture book, In the Witch’s House, written by Amy Houts and illustrated by Berna Datema, published by Caterpillar Books, an imprint of Monarch Educational Services.
Meet Kate: She’s sure her new neighbors are witches. The brooms, capes, and mysterious sounds don’t help! But when her fears build to a breaking point, Kate discovers that things aren’t always what they seem, and bravery can lead to brand new friends.
See the Amazon listing here.
Perfect for ages 5 and up, this magical autumn picture book features:
🕸️ Gentle suspense with just the right touch of spooky fun
🎃 A cozy, heartwarming Halloween twist
📖 Lyrical, read-aloud text that sparkles with imagination
👻 A balance of mystery and comfort—spooky but never scary
✨ Themes of courage, friendship, and facing fears with bravery
For FREE Halloween printables: bookmarks and postcards, click here.
Artist Berna Datema
Artist Berna Datema
Berna Datema is a Dutch children’s book author and illustrator. Born in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, she studied to become an art teacher in Amsterdam and went on to attend the Vogue Academy of Fashion Design. She worked as fashion designer for children’s clothes, specialized in prints and repeat pattern design.
Berna’s first children’s book series, which featured a family of meerkats, were illustrated in watercolor and ink and published by C. de Vries-Brouwers in Antwerp.
Along with writing and illustrating, Berna designed digital materials for scrapbooking, working for international websites and shops.
Berna took part in several inspiring courses by platforms Domestika, Lilla Rogers, and Skillshare, such as Editorial Illustrating and Illustrating for Children’s Books. She loved creating the illustrations for In the Witch’s House. Berna is member of childrensillustrators.com and SCBWI. Visit her website: https://www.bernadatema.com
Berna’s first children’s book series, which featured a family of meerkats, were illustrated in watercolor and ink and published by C. de Vries-Brouwers in Antwerp.
Along with writing and illustrating, Berna designed digital materials for scrapbooking, working for international websites and shops.
Berna took part in several inspiring courses by platforms Domestika, Lilla Rogers, and Skillshare, such as Editorial Illustrating and Illustrating for Children’s Books. She loved creating the illustrations for In the Witch’s House. Berna is member of childrensillustrators.com and SCBWI. Visit her website: https://www.bernadatema.com