BROOM MATES: Gritch the Witch is back--and just in time for Halloween!

Hilarious new picture book from Margie Palatini, award-winning author of such popular books as Piggie Pie!, Zoom Broom, Mooseltoe and many more!

˜Fans of Gritchs previous misadventures will scream-with laughter." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

BROOM MATES
Written by Margie Palatini
Illustrated by Howard Fine

Gritch the Witch is back! From the highly successful author and illustrator team of Piggie Pie! and Zoom Broom comes another hilarious, imaginative treat-just in time for Halloween!

Whats a witch to do? Gritch the Witch has finally gotten everything ready for her big howliday party, and now shes just plain tuckered out. She pulls on her jammies and heads for beddy-bye, out like a light (already counting lamb chops!) -- when suddenly, the doorbell screams Eeeee-aaaAAAHHhhh! Its Mag the Hag, her bossy big sister, a day early for the party. Having fussed and feuded about anything and everything ever since they were little ghouls, will they survive being broom mates, even if only for one day?

Margie Palatinis clever wordplay and pun-filled prose have made her picture books read-aloud favorites. She is the author of numerous popular and award-winning books for children, including Piggie Pie! and Zoom Broom (both illustrated by Howard Fine), Moostache, Mooseltoe, Earthquack!, and The Web Files. Margie Palatini lives with her husband and son in New Jersey. Visit her online at www.margiepalatini.com.

Howard Fines bold, expressive art has appeared in numerous picture books, including Zaks Lunch, The Cat Upstairs, and A Piggie Christmas. He lives in Westchester County, New York, with his wife and three children.

BROOM MATES
Written by Margie Palatini
Illustrated by Howard Fine
Hyperion Books for Children
August 2003 " 078680418-1
$15.99 " Ages 3-6