A book that captured the hearts of those of us who dreamed of becoming witches back then.
『Witch Encyclopedia』 has finally been republished due to a flood of requests for its reprint!

The picture book 『Witch Encyclopedia』, which has thrilled the hearts of little witches for a long time since its first introduction in Korea in 2005, is being republished after 20 years.
The Witch Encyclopedia is a guidebook that contains everything you need to know to become a witch. It has been translated and published in over 20 countries, including the UK, France, the US, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan, and has been widely loved by readers around the world.


"Witch Encyclopedia" is a book that provides a glimpse into the secret daily lives of witches, including their homes, kitchens, and gardens, as well as fortune telling, magic, beauty, fashion, and hobbies.
The author's signature natural sense of humor, the imaginative illustrations, and the witty writing create a perfect harmony, leading us into the world of witches.

Instead of earthworms, use spaghetti cut into appropriate sizes.
Instead of dead flies, use blackcurrants or raisins.
(...) Use almond slices instead of clipped nails.

--- p.18 "Cooking Ingredients"

Use the remaining dough to make skulls and crossbones and place them on top of the pastry cover.
Apply egg wash once more.
Now bake in the oven at 220 degrees for 30 minutes.
It would be more fun if you added poisonous mushrooms, but then you'd only be able to eat it once, right?
--- p.25 "Poison Pie"

Yellow is the favorite color of bugs.
If you wear yellow, bugs will always be with you.
--- p.29 "Gardening Secrets"

Witches don't have to wait for plants to grow.
No need to do any tedious gardening, just wave your magic wand and recite a spell.
--- p.30 "The Perfect Garden the Witch Dreams of"

Invisibility spell: Add chicory leaves to water containing withered flowers.
If you soak a purple cloak in that water until it starts to smell bad and then put it on, people will not be able to see you.
--- p.48 "The Witch's Magic"

The only way to safely dig up a mandrake is to first break up the surrounding soil with an ivory or iron hoe, then tie a rope around the mandrake and tie it to a dog.
After that, if you lure the dog with meat, the mandrake will come out.
Anyone who hears the Mandrake's scream will die, so you must cover your ears at this time.
--- p.52 "Superstitions"

In a pinch, you can use spider eyelashes instead of false eyelashes.
It's wise to have a few extra spiders on hand for emergencies, as they may fall off.
(...) If you want to save your eyeshadow, not sleeping for a few days is also a method worth trying.
Soon, dark circles will appear around your eyes.
--- p.60 "The Witch's Beauty Secret"

An old blouse is embroidered with earthworms.
You have to tease the earthworms well so that they stay put.
(...) Let's put down a dress instead of a tablecloth.
Messy food stains will make a wonderful dress with a unique pattern.
--- p.65 "Styling Tips"

Witches hate having money out of their pockets, so they use all kinds of tricks to get something for free.
Most witches know how to knit, but not very well, so these four knitting patterns come in very handy.
Just by making several copies of each item in different colors, you can liven up your entire wardrobe.
--- p.66 "Knitting Patterns"

Before you start making a rug, take a moment to think about what you're doing.
(...) It will take 67 hours to complete this rug.
Even if you make it for two hours a day, it will take 34 days.
As you can see, witches don't have much patience, so making this will make them cranky and irritable (although they are usually more so).
--- p.75 "Making a Rug"

Snail Toss Game: A game where players throw slugs at the pointy part of the witch's hat.
The witch who wins the game gets the piranha.
--- p.83 "Enjoying Halloween"

Actually, witches don't like Christmas.
The reason they enjoy Christmas is because they can have fun and make fun of other people who celebrate Christmas.

--- p.86 "Christmas"