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Leila, the Perfect Witch

Flavia Z. Drago

Illustrator: Flavia Z. Drago

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2022

Publisher: Candlewick Press

ISBN: 978-1-5362-2050-6

Keywords: Contests, Baking, Competition, Social Emotional Learining

Leila enters the witchy cake-off to prove her worth in the Dark Arts of Patisserie. She learns winning isn't the only way to have fun. Humor enhanced by comic illustrations.