Witchycakes #2: Changing Magic by Ariane Moreira, Kara LaReau
Published by Random House on 8/19/25
ISBN: 9788217025862
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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The Witchycakes series continues with book two, Changing Magic.  Fall has arrived and change is in the air.  Blue (they/their) encounters many people in Shellville who are struggling with different changes.  Blue is able to use their kindness, creativity and a little bit of gentle magic to help struggling siblings at work, an only child whose family composition might be changing, and two adult sisters who are afraid to go outside.  One of the main themes in this book is planning ahead before starting a task, and the end of this book outlines tips to help become organized before starting to bake. There is also a subtle challenge to gender roles and stereotypes.

This chapter book is the second in a series of early chapter books.  There are colorful illustrations and borders throughout the book and fun sound effect words in color.  The font is big and every page has either a picture or a sound effect word/phrase to break up the text.  This book is ideal for readers who are beginning to read or listen to chapter books.  This series is highly recommended for school and public libraries.

Reviewed by Lindsay Varnum, Orono Public Library