The Gloom of Grimwart

Perfect for ages 4-8 and fans of The Rabbit Listened, Room on the Broom, and The Invisible String.

Grimwart rocked slowly in her creaky old chair,

Peering out the window with a cold, vacant stare,

She hadn't smiled once since she was a young girl,

For Grimwart had long lost the joy of this world.

Her home, like her heart, had grown gloomy and grim,

An overgrown garden and rooms that were dim.

Her black cauldron gurgled with potions of grey,

As old Grimwart moaned, "What a horrible day!"

A gently spooky, heartwarming story about sadness, kindness, and seeing the world in a new light.

Grimwart is not your typical storybook witch. She doesn't stir potions or soar through the skies. In fact, she hardly leaves her creaky old cottage at all. The world feels heavy, and Grimwart has forgotten what it's like to feel joy.

But when her cheerful young niece comes to stay-full of curiosity and quiet determination-something begins to shift. With each new day, Grimwart is nudged gently back into the world, and reminded that even the smallest spark of kindness can bring light to the darkest gloom.

Told with tenderness, humor, and a touch of Halloween magic, The Gloom of Grimwart is a beautifully illustrated picture book about perspective, hope, and the unexpected power of connection.

Perfect for cozy October nights, but with a message that resonates all year round.