The little witch isn't afraid of them and goes to the nearby town to investigate them up close, in the process discovering that the neighborhood children are trick or treating.

[1] An audiobook adaptation narrated by Elle Fanning was published in 2007 through Weston Woods Studios; the work was also given a paperback and ebook release, again through Paula Wiseman Books.

[4] Kirkus Book Reviews wrote: "This gently humorous story is teamed with appealing, warm, yet appropriately spooky watercolors that depict the very brave witch on what is, naturally, her favorite holiday.

"[5] and Publishers Weekly wrote: "Bliss channels Charles M. Schulz in his voice-bubble dialogue and expressive drawings of children with circular heads, simple mouths and dot-eyes with parentheses-shaped eyelids.

"[6] The School Library Journal wrote:"Done in black ink and watercolor, the cartoon artwork captures the holiday's spirit with crisp fall colors and amusing details.

"[7] Common Sense Media wrote:"Witches, ghosts, and robbers all make appearances, and while their presence might raise tensions for the youngest children, nothing truly scary happens.