Tashi Farmilo
LJI Reporter

Following the success of last year’s French children’s book Dudule la sorcière qui s’ennuyait , a
new English version, Trixie, the Bored Witch , is now available just in time for Halloween. Written
by Canadian author Hélène Lamarre and beautifully illustrated by Aylmer-based artist Nicole
Geoffroy, the book tells the heartwarming story of a witch, Trixie, who longs to befriend children,
but they fear her because she is a witch. With the help of her clever cat, Charly, Trixie finds a
way to win over the children and enjoy the Halloween festivities.

Nicole Geoffroy, a well-known artist in the Aylmer community, has illustrated several children’s
books, including Brouhaha dans la basse-cour de Dahlia-Rose and Bruno et le Monstre . She
brings her 15 years of teaching experience in art and her expertise in various media, including
watercolour and graphite, to this latest project.

Trixie, the Bored Witch is available at Librairie du Soleil in Hull for $14.95, and it includes a
booklet featuring the original French version, Dudule la sorcière qui s’ennuyait .

Photo: A charming new Halloween children’s book, Trixie, the Bored Witch , illustrated by local
artist Nicole Geoffroy and written by Hélène Lamarre, is now available in both English and
French, offering a h