The Library

You have entered the Magicowl Library.

Every library has to begin somewhere, and for now the first books to rest on these shelves are the Twitch and the Witch stories, gentle tales from the Enchanted Wood.

Each cover opens a small magic portal to Etsy, while the stories themselves also wander further afield to Amazon, Kindle, and independent bookshops.

In time, more books will find their place here, written for curious minds of all ages. You are warmly invited to walk this Magicowl journey with me.

Twitch and the Witch

“The owl had a name and his name was Twitch.
One bedtime he started to fidget and itch.
His bed felt uncomfy, he just couldn't sleep,
he was so unhappy he started to weep.”

Poor Twitch has a problem. Can his friend, the Witch, help him?

“For Twitch and the Witch
were the best of friends.
Her wisdom and knowledge
seemed to have no end.”

The kind Witch offers Twitch a few things to try. Then, while walking together through the woods, Twitch suddenly thinks he knows why he can’t sleep…

Has Twitch worked it out? And will the Witch’s ideas help?

Twitch and the Witch is a warm and magical rhyming picture book about friendship, curiosity and nature, with gentle humour, plants, crystals and a little seasonal magic woven into the story.

Perfect for children aged 3 to 8 who love owls, witches, enchanted woodlands and discovering something new.

The first book in the Twitch and the Witch seasonal series.

A Midsummer Tale

“But when it gets hot,
it’s hard to cool down,
and my face gets so red,
I look like a clown!”

The Witch is hot, bothered and thoroughly fed up. Can Twitch help his best friend feel better?

“Twitch didn’t like to see his friend cry.
‘I’ll save the day, or at least I’ll try!’”

Can Twitch save the day in time for their celebrations? And what else will the longest day of the year have in store for the two friends?

A Midsummer Tale is a warm and magical rhyming picture book about friendship, kindness, nature and helping someone you care about, with gentle humour, plants, music and seasonal magic woven into the story.

Perfect for children aged 3 to 8 who love owls, witches, enchanted woodlands, nature and discovering something new.

The second book in the Twitch and the Witch seasonal series.

An Autumn Adventure

“The Autumn Equinox was at last here,
Twitch was excited and let out a cheer.
He was throwing a party,
his friends would be there.
They’d all bring something tasty to share.”

Twitch can’t wait to celebrate with his friends. But in the middle of all the fun, something unexpected begins to happen…

“A feather came loose and fell to the floor,
then another, and another, and then a few more!!”

When his friends laugh, poor Twitch doesn’t find it funny at all. Can the Witch help him feel better? And can his friends find a way to put things right?

An Autumn Adventure is a warm and magical rhyming picture book about friendship, kindness, change and accepting yourself just as you are, with gentle humour, nature and a little seasonal magic woven into the story.

Perfect for children aged 3 to 8 who love owls, witches, enchanted woodlands, nature and discovering something new.

The third book in the Twitch and the Witch seasonal series.

Woolgathering Winter

“Twitch ruffled his feathers and glanced all around.
A blanket of snow gently covered the ground.
It muffled the forest with silence and hush.
And everything slowed, there was no need to rush.”

On a snowy December day, Twitch sets off to visit his best friend, the Witch. Her cottage is warm and glowing, the hot chocolate is ready, and outside the enchanted wood has grown wonderfully still.

“Woolgathering suits a cold, dreamy day.”

“What? Gathering wool?” Twitch gave her a look,
“Do I bring some sheep, or a blanket and book?”

As Twitch discovers what woolgathering really means, the two friends spend a cosy winter day talking, daydreaming and enjoying the simple pleasure of slowing down.

With nowhere to rush, Twitch discovers that winter can be a time for dreaming, resting and simply enjoying being together.

Woolgathering Winter is a cosy and gentle rhyming picture book about friendship, nature, daydreaming and knowing that it’s okay to slow down, with gentle humour and winter traditions woven into the story.

Perfect for children aged 3 to 8 who love owls, witches, cosy stories, enchanted woodlands, nature and discovering something new.

The fourth book in the Twitch and the Witch seasonal series.

Twitch and the Magicowl Mishap

“Inside, the poor Witch was tucked up in bed.
A scarf round her neck and a hat on her head.
Her nose gave a honk, her voice gave a wheeze,
she spluttered and moaned,
‘Oh Twitch, help me please!’”

The Witch has a horrible cold and needs Twitch’s help. Can he make the magicowl spell that will make her feel better?

Twitch puffed out his chest and gave a big hoot.
“I’ll fetch what you need, any spice, herbs or fruit!”
He flapped to the shelf for the Witch’s spell book,
then opened it wide and had a good look.

Twitch is determined to help his best friend, but somewhere along the way his spell goes a little bit wrong.

What follows is a magicowl mishap involving sneezes, surprises and rather a lot of farting!

Will Twitch work out what went wrong? And, more importantly, will the Witch ever feel better?

Twitch and the Magicowl Mishap is a funny and magical rhyming picture book about friendship, helping someone you care about and finding the funny side when things don’t quite go to plan.

Perfect for children aged 3 to 8 who love owls, witches, magic, silly stories and anything that makes them giggle.

A laugh-out-loud Twitch and the Witch story.