Badjelly the Witch is a popular children's book written by New Zealand author and poet Spike Milligan. The book was first published in 1973 and has since become a beloved classic in children's literature. It tells the story of two children named Tim and Rose who embark on an adventure to rescue their lost cow, Lucy, from the clutches of the wicked witch Badjelly. The Badjelly the Witch PDF is a digital version of the book that allows readers to access and read the story on their electronic devices. The PDF format ensures that the book's illustrations and text are replicated accurately, providing an immersive reading experience for children and adults alike. The story of Badjelly the Witch is filled with imaginative characters, whimsical rhymes, and humorous wordplay.

Badjelly the Witch: A Fairy Story

Badjelly The Witch can turn children into sausages or chop them up to make boy-girl soup. She can turn policemen into apple trees or bananas into mice and she is the wickedest witch in all the world.

Searching for Lucy, their cow, Tim and Rose become lost in the great black forest. There they meet Binklebonk the Tree Goblin, Mudwiggle the worm, Silly Sausage the grasshopper and Dinglemouse. When they are captured by Badjelly, it is Dinglemouse who saves them by escaping and fetching his friend Jim the Giant Eagle.

A charming fairy tale which has delighted children for many years, this edition is copiously illustrated with Spike Milligan's own drawings which have been specially adapted and beautifully hand coloured.

Genres ChildrensPicture BooksFictionHumorFantasyWitchesComedy

59 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 1973

About the author

Spike Milligan

Terence Alan Patrick Seán Milligan, known as Spike, was a comedian, writer and musician. He was of Irish descent, but spent most of his childhood in India and lived most of his later life in England, moving to Australia after retirement. He is famous for his work in The Goon Show, children's poetry and a series of comical autobiographical novels about his experiences serving in the British Army in WWII. Spike Milligan suffered from bipolar disorder, which led to depression and frequent breakdowns, but he will be remembered as a comic genius. His tombstone reads 'I told you I was ill' in Gaelic.

The story of Badjelly the Witch is filled with imaginative characters, whimsical rhymes, and humorous wordplay. Spike Milligan's unique writing style and witty sense of humor make the book an enjoyable read for both children and adults. The illustrations in the book, drawn by Milligan himself, add to the charm and visual appeal of the story.

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This is quite a long story for my son (he's only 2 and a 1/2) so we're reading it over a few nights. I just wanted to share a moment from tonight's bedtime story.

[After talking about Halloween] So what would you like to dress-up as for Halloween, Fin?

A fireman. And a clock! And a owl. With a gun, and a sword, and a violin. On a horsey!

And when they open the door I will say BOO! And they will be scared and throw sweets to make me GO AWAY!

. you heard it here first. Watch out Cardiff!

When their cow Lucy goes missing, Tim and Rose set out to track her down, eventually finding themselves in the nearby forest. Here they encounter a variety of magical adventures, finding shelter overnight with Binkle-bonk the tree goblin, being towed across a river by Mud-wiggle the worm, and joined on their journey by the talking Dingle-mouse. When the three travelers are captured by the evil Bedjelly the witch, who threatens to turn them into sausages, Dingle-mouse escapes and runs off in search of his massive eagle friend Jim. With Jim's aid, as well as the helping hand of God, the children escape, Badjelly is destroyed, and all ends happily.

Originally created by comedian, poet, playwright and actor Spike Milligan as a fairy-tale for his two young children, Badjelly the Witch was first published in 1973. The story, which is on the long side for a picture-book, is hand-lettered by Milligan, and contains his own illustrations. Although sometimes unimpressed by celebrity-authored children's books - what can I say? they often seem to owe their publication more to their creator's name, than to any particular virtue of storytelling - I found this title charming. It's a madcap story, full of quirky characters and matter-of-fact magic. I understand that it was made into a children's play in New Zealand, where it is a perennial favorite, and has been broadcast many times on the radio. Because of the treasured place it holds in many New Zealanders' childhoods, I decided to add it to my 'New Zealand children' shelf, even though I would normally only do so if the book were originally published in that country. Leaving that aside, I also understand it has been made into a movie by the BBC, and that the moviemakers insisted on leaving God out of the story. How terribly sad, not to mention disrespectful of Milligan's vision. Recommended to fairy-tale lovers young and old, and to fans of Spike Milligan.

Badjelly the witch : a fairy story

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Mophead: How your difference makes a difference

Mophead is a delightful graphic memoir that brought back memories of reading Spike Milligan’s BadJelly the Witch as a child. The simple ‘doodle-like’ graphics along with the humorous method in which the story is told helps to get a serious message across without feeling ‘lectured to’. Mophead discusses feeling the need to conform and being bullied for being different. Character Selina feels the need to conform and try to be like everyone else until she meets Sam, who lives life celebrating his individuality, inspiring Selina to be the same. As Selina embraces her wild hair and becomes confident in her own skin, she begins to shine in all aspects of her life.

At first glance, Mophead could be considered a children’s picture-book, however I would argue that the book’s messaging will resonate with children and adults alike. It poses questions such as: How do we treat others who are different to us? How might this make them feel? What aspects of our own uniqueness do we hide in order to ‘fit in’? What are we missing out on by trying to ‘be the same’? Selina Tusitala Marsh has written a book filled with hope that demonstrates the power of simply being yourself.

Reviewed by Deb Marsden, Guidance Counsellor & Secondary School teacher

Disclaimer: Please note these reviews are not intended as endorsements or recommendations from the Mental Health Foundation. This feature introduces resources that may be useful for individuals with an interest in mental health and wellbeing topics.

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