The Big Stew by Ben Shecter is a charming children's picture book first published in 1991. This delightful story follows two characters who get carried away making stew, resulting in a whimsical transformation into witches. The book features warm, colorful illustrations that perfectly complement the playful narrative, making it a favorite for young readers and families. Published by HarperCollins as a Charlotte Zolotow Book imprint, this first edition is a wonderful addition to any children's book collection. It is perfect for storytelling, early reading development, and as a gift for children who enjoy imaginative tales with a hint of magic. With its engaging story and captivating artwork, The Big Stew remains a beloved classic that combines humor and fantasy to spark creativity and fun. This is a former public library book. It has an inked-out spine shelf label on it, has stamps of the library in it, has sticker, stamp, card pocket and staining on the last blank page in the book, it has some staining on the inside back cover and the back inside dust cover flap has some creases and folds on it. The dust cover has the plastic protector in it and has staining on the back cover and an inked-out barcode on the top back cover. Inside pages are good and all there, they do have indentations on them from being read. Any questions please ask.