Review : Witchycakes #2 - Changing Magic - Kara LaReau and Illustrated by Ariane Moreira

Review : Witchycakes #2 - Changing Magic - Kara LaReau and Illustrated by Ariane Moreira - August 2025

There's something wonderfully comforting about settling down with a cup of tea and a book that feels like a warm hug, and Witchycakes #2: Changing Magic delivers exactly that cozy feeling. As soon as I opened this charming chapter book, I was transported to the magical little bakery where Blue, our adorable witch-in-training, is learning that change isn't quite as scary as it seems.

What I absolutely love about this story is how it captures that bittersweet feeling we all get when seasons shift. Blue doesn't want summer to end, clinging to those long sunny days the way my own kids resist putting away their shorts when autumn arrives. It's such a relatable struggle, and watching Blue work through these feelings while delivering magical baked goods around town felt both gentle and genuine.

The beauty of this book lies in its sweetness . As Blue helps their neighbors adjust to changes in their own lives, we see a young character discovering that being helpful and kind can actually make transitions easier for everyone. There's real problem-solving here, wrapped up in whimsy and magic, which makes it perfect for those early elementary readers who are navigating their own big feelings about change.

The Witchycakes bakery itself is a place I'd love to visit as you can practically smell the fresh-baked cookies and enchanted pastries wafting from the pages. It's the kind of setting that makes bedtime reading feel extra special, especially as the evenings grow longer and cooler.

This series is quickly becoming a favorite in our home for those cozy evenings when we want something magical but manageable for our younger readers. If you're looking for a chapter book that celebrates kindness, embraces change, and wraps it all up in a delightfully magical package, Changing Magic is fresh from the oven and ready to enchant your little ones.

Perfect for: Ages 5-8, fans of gentle magic, and anyone who needs a reminder that change can bring its own kind of wonderful.

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