Thirteen O'Clock Press authors have come together to re-invent the horror short story genre with these terrible tales courtesy of the infamous witch's cauldron.

Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, Diana Peterfreund, Margo Lanagan, Peter S. Beagle, and Garth Nix are just a few of the authors who have toiled over their cauldrons and conjured up bewitching new creations inspired by and celebrating the might and mystery of the witch. Assembled by one of the most well-regarded anthologists in the science fiction/fantasy world, this rich, intelligent collection will enchant readers of all ages.

In Witch's Brew for Me & You, a girl and her grandmother teamup to cook a delicious stew while pretending to be cackling witches tending to a bubbling witch's brew! Tackling boredom with imagination is the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon. This cozy story written in rhyme features charming illustrations and is sure to inspire more imaginative play with your little one.

Consists of fourteen episodes in the lives of forest animals and their resident witch whose cauldron, much to her dismay, contains more fun than nastiness.

"One day, a witch's cat found a dusty old cookbook, and it gave him the most marvellous idea..." The witch has gone out and inspired by the old cookbook, the cat is determined to knock up a super-scrumptious surprise lunch for her. But unfortunately, his enthusiasm far exceeds his cooking abilities, and he carelessly overlooks some rather important information. But hey, what's the worst that could happen? Reviews: "A fabulously charming story with beautiful illustrations. I have a feeling we'll be reading this one again (and again, and again...)" Fran Grant"This is a super book - it's got everything! Magic, potions, a lovely witch, and of course a cheeky cat - and with such beautiful illustrations, it's one that my little ones ask for over and over." Rebecca C "I love this book because it is really funny and made me laugh out loud. I woke up the next day and made a play with my sister, I was the witch and she was the cat. I like how the cat ends up reading her own book about spells, she is a clever cat!". Words from my daughter who was captured by this delightful storybook that has clearly made an impact! Highly recommended read! Kirstie Watson is a gifted author and the illustrations are adorable." Mrs Sumudu Edirisinghe "We love the Witch's Cat - my nearly 3yr old granddaughter asks for it almost every day and knows what's going to happen on every page - she still laughs at each bit though!! This is a really well written and beautifully illustrated story which I thoroughly recommend." Kindle Customer

The porridge pot always produces food for the little girl, but it runs amuck when her mother tries to use it without knowing the magic words to stop it.

Editors' Choice: Books for Youth 1993, Booklist 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know, The New York Public Library 1995-1996 Utah Children's Picture Book Award 1997-1998 Young Hoosier Book Award List (Indiana) Kaleidoscope, A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8, NCTE 1997 When old Mr. Haktak digs up a curious brass pot in his garden, he has no idea what use it can be. On his way home, Mr. Haktak decides to carry his coin purse in the mysterious pot. But when Mrs. Haktak's hairpin accidentally slips into the pot and she reaches in to retrieve it, the magic of the pot is revealed. Not only are there two hairpins inside, but there are also two purses!

A illustrated collection of tales selected from many cultures and from many times.

“A delight…Just the right mix of creepy and humorous, treading the line between scary and fun.” —Kirkus Reviews “Plenty of tasty vocabulary…As ghoulishly bright as a jack-o’-lantern.” —Publishers Weekly Three little witches and a bunch of spooky characters come together to prepare a delicious batch of Bone Soup in this Halloween tale based on the beloved fable, Stone Soup. This just-scary-enough picture book comes with a recipe for Bone Soup—perfect for Halloween eating. Trick-or-treat? Trick-or-treat! We’ve something usually good to eat! One Halloween morning three witches are looking for a tasty treat and they find only a small bone in their cupboard. So they decide to go from door to door in their village to find just the right ingredients for their Bone Soup. No one in the village is convinced that soup can be made from a bone, until the littlest monster reveals just what the special ingredient should be.

A hilarious new picture book by Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Peter Bently. Little witch Betty makes a big mess when she tries her hand at cooking. Into the cauldron goes everything from strawberry jam to slices of ham! Betty's potion keeps on growing and growing and soon it's spreading all over town. But when a hungry dragon arrives on the scene, can Betty's brew save the day? A spellbinding tale of magical mishaps!