Wizelda the little witch who climbed a rainbow by Maggie May Gordon. Illus. by Natasha Hagarty

Everybody loves the beauty and magic of a rainbow, but is there a pot of gold at the end or does it hold other surprises?

This charming picture book is full of enchantment and delight. Wizelda is a young witch who lives in a small village with her mother. She loves flying on her broomstick, making some special brews and playing with her cat, Spook. What she doesn’t like is wearing black clothes all the time, and she especially doesn’t like her hat that squashes her curls. She really wants to wear beautiful coloured clothes like the other children who play in the fields.  

When Wizelda hears the story about the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow she goes in search to find it and get some colourful clothes for her mother and herself to wear. Finding the rainbow is easy, but climbing it causes a little trouble. Not to be deterred, Wizelda runs and jumps to successfully get on board. Up and up she climbs to discover Lady Rainbow. Though what she finds is not only colours, but so much more!

Talented Australian poet Maggie May Gordon has created an enchanting tale of magic and friendship. The delightful water colour illustrations by Australian artist Natasha Hagarty captures the beauty of the words and enrich the story. Filled with all seven rainbow colours and flora of every hue, the audience will enjoy the tale of Wizelda as she goes on her adventures to happiness.

Themes: Adventure, Imagination, Friendship, Magic.

Michelle O'Connell