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Cute book, great narration. My daughter loved listening, she wanted to listen to it over and over again!

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Sniveling Snails!
Thank you NetGalley for an audio eARC.
5/5 stars.
This is such an adorable book for young children to learn about patience, kindness, and some animal facts too. The narrator is amazing and does a 5-star job. The ending is perfect as well as the length of the book for small children's attention spans. I would highly recommend this book to parents with toddler through lower elementary school-aged children as it is a great family read aloud that teaches wholesome values and helps with emotional regulation.

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Eveyln Witch Gets a Pet is an adorable read/listen and is sure to instill the latest catch phrase around my house.
"Sniveling Snails!" This is the perfect witchy book for any time of year. Kate Coventry does an excellent job portraying and capturing the enthusiasm of a young girl (witch) in search of a pet; the one thing she doesn't have.
Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Young Listeners for the advanced audiobook!

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Sniveling Snails! This audiobook is perfect for storytime. Kate Coventry is a lively narrator who paints the pictures with her animated voice. Evelyn Witch decides to get a pet, but all she can afford is a mystery pet. When faced with an egg that does not hatch, the impatient witch does her research at the library and tries out many spells to get the pet of her dreams. In the end she realizes that she will just have to wait for the egg to hatch on it's own. I love the moral of the story about being patient, as well as the inclusion of library research. But the best part of this tale is the humor! I listened to a temporary advanced listening copy of this audiobook provided by Macmillan Audio. But I can honestly say that I loved this story. My three year old grandson was enchanted and your little ones will love this story too.

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A cute halloween read! What a funny take on getting a new pet. I think kids will love and laugh with this one.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

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A Charming and Hilarious Tale of Patience and Surprise!

Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet is an absolute delight from start to finish! Beth Ferry has crafted a whimsical, laugh-out-loud story that perfectly captures the excitement (and impatience) of finding the perfect pet. Evelyn is an adorable little witch with big hopes, and her journey—filled with quirky spells, library research, and plenty of magical mishaps—is both heartwarming and hilarious.

This is a fantastic book for children of all ages, whether they love Halloween, magical creatures, or simply a good laugh. The underlying lesson about patience is woven in so naturally that kids won’t even realize they’re learning something valuable. A perfect read-aloud choice that’s sure to become a favorite!

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I received a copy of this audiobook from netGalley for a honest review.

I absolutely loved this book! Evelyn feels like she's missing something and realizes that something is a pet. All she can afford is the mystery pet. Will she be happy with what she gets? A wonderful storybook ride. I can't wait to get the book so I can see the pictures that go along with this story.

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Adorable children's book. Evelyn, the witch, gets a mystery pet. She buys a white egg and wonders what kind of pet will come from the egg. Sniveling Snails! She loves her mystery pet!

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My little one loved this story and has asked to re listen to it several times.
Such a sweet story that had my daughter laughing, smiling and asking questions.
Any story that can engage my 5 year old so well is this one I will always recommend

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This is such a cute audiobook! I really like the narrator ans the sound effects. I think this would be a great book for kids who have trouble focusing on stories. It's short, interesting, and exciting to listen to.

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Such a cute story about a darling witch named Evelyn! My daughter loved listening to the audio version of the book and you could easily picture the story as it was read!

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Sniveling snails, this was a cute one!

Beth Ferry delivers a delightful, magical tale in Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet, and the audiobook narration by Kate Coventry was absolutely enchanting. She did an amazing job bringing the story to life, making it a fun listen for both kids and parents alike. My kids were completely entertained, laughing out loud at Evelyn’s antics.

This is definitely one I’d buy in book form as well—it’s the kind of story that’s just as fun to read together as it is to listen to. The illustrations are adorable, adding extra charm to the whimsical world of Evelyn and her quest for the perfect pet. There’s even a bit of humor and a classic temper tantrum thrown in for good measure!

A must-read (and must-listen) for any little witch—or wizard—who’s ever wanted a pet of their own!

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Thank you to @netgalley and @macmillan.audio for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

As a K-6 Librarian I am always looking for books that will keep my students entertained, engaged, and can provide a worthy lesson. The narration was perfect and I can’t wait to read this to my littles and see the pictures!

Evelyn is the sweetest little witch who has to drum up all of her patience to wait for her perfect pet! The soundtrack is so calm and appealing as the narrator reads. I can see myself listening to the audiobook and turning the pages for the kids! I also see myself using this as a way to discuss what we can do when we feel anxious, and how can we have patience! The littles can get very excited!

Adorable and a must have for your classroom or library!

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This book is adorable. It shows just how difficult it can be to take care of a pet . It was silly and clever. I enjoyed listening to it.

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Love! Evelyn Witch can only afford the surprise pet so goes home with an egg hoping it hatches into something exciting. Great audio, narration, and sound effects! Thanks NetGalley!

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Evelyn Witch Gets A Pet, written by Beth Ferry and narrated by Kate Coventry. In this book Evelyn realizes something is missing, and that something is the company of a pet. Evelyn goes to the pet store to get a pet, but pets are expensive! Evelyn picks the pet she can afford, but now needs to figure out what is in her egg, and how she can hatch it.
I enjoyed this book, and definitely recommend it to any young readers, especially those who love animals! Thank you to NetGalley and to the author, publisher, and narrator of this book for an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

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Wonderful children's story with a great message of pet love, pet care ans the beauty of different pets.

Beautiful narration and descriptive writing.

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The book was beautifully written. Overall, the book was well written and I did really enjoy it. Thank you for this advance reading copy!

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Evelyn is a witch who just wants a pet, so she heads to the pet store, but all she can afford is a plain white egg. She's a little impatient, so she tries all the spells she knows as she waits to find out what her mystery pet will be. The text is rhyming at times, and the story is absolutely adorable and fun. My daughter loved it, and I'm sure we will be listening to it often! The narration was fantastic, and the whimsical music that accompanied it was perfect. Kate Coventry was able to bring Evelyn's story to life in such a vivid way!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the ALC!

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This is a darling little book! I absolutely love the narrator of the audiobook version - she does a phenomenal job of infusing light and life into the story! This is such a cute and lighthearted read.

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