"Old Witch and the Polka-Dot Ribbon" by Wende and Harry Devlin, published by Parents' Magazine Press, New York, 1970. First Edition.

Illustrated hard boards, 7.1/2" x 10.1/4"; illustrated endpapers [the vertical edges of the front endpaper are damaged: see photo]; unpaginated, c.28 pages, fully illustrated in color, there is a pencil written "Old Witch's Cake Recipe" on the last blank page. [This recipe differs from the recipe imprinted on the back cover]; very good condition.

When the kitchen is finally empty, Old Witch makes her own magic nut cake to enter in the carnival's cake baking contest. First published in 1970, this second book in the Old Witch series.

"Old Witch and the Polka Dot Ribbon was loved by my daughter and now my granddaughter as well. I know your children and grandchildren will too! The bonus is the recipe for the magic nut cake printed in the story. It is actually the best pumpkin bread recipe that I have ever tasted. We have baked it for two generations now and the recipe is requested by all our family and friends. who taste it. Have fun reading the book and baking the "magic nut cake" together!" [a private review]

Wende and Harry Devlin graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in fine arts and both evolved into accomplished painters. The Devlins first collaborated in the 1950s on a syndicated comic strip, Raggmopp, based on the antics of their seven children. After this, for more than thirty years from 1963 to 1995, they delighted young children with their Cranberryport and Old Witch series.

These stories contained more than just happy endings, featuring recipes pleasing to children and adults alike. In fact, many people remember Old Black Witch as the "Blueberry Pancake Witch," and this beloved series went on to sell over a million and a half books.

Wende's words, brought to life by Harry's vivid illustrations, will continue to enthrall future generations as an unforgettable legacy in children's literature.

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Canada: 1st Class (c.2-4 weeks) -- $28.50
World: 1st Class (c.2-5 weeks) --- $42.50