Every book in the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series is targeted at the individual abilities of children ages four to eight. The three interconnecting levels of the series are structured to

grow along with a child's developing reading skills. This book is just right for a child old enough to say, "I Can Read It Myself," but it will also be enjoyed as a read-aloud by younger children.

The Christmas Witch

On the first Christmas, Befana missed her chance to go to Bethlehem to welcome the newborn Baby. Now, each year, the good Christmas Witch leaves cookies and gifts at the homes of sleeping children, still hoping to find the Christ Child. Perfect for early independent readers, this simple retelling captures all the wonder of the Italian legend.