Witchward Bound: A Butter and Owl Adventure by Erin Bow & Kelly Murphy (Preorder)

Release date: September 1st, 2026

From Governor General’s Award—winning author Erin Bow comes a timeless tale of friendship and magic, delivered in a stunning, collectible package—first in a new series.

In this instant classic, magical animals are on a quest to find their lost witch.

Once upon a time there was a pair of witch’s helpers: a cat named Butter and a raven named Owl. The cat knows he is destined to be a great hero—just ask him. The raven wouldn’t recognize destiny if she flew into it beak-first. They do not get along.

But then their witch vanishes, and Butter and Owl must quest to find her. To reunite their family, they’ll have to outwit sirens and a cyclops, gods and ghosts—and hardest of all, they’ll have to learn to work together.

Humorous and heartfelt, Butter and Owl’s first adventure shows what it means to be a great hero—and what it takes to be a good friend. With enchanting illustrations by New York Times best-seller Kelly Murphy and sparkling words written by beloved Newbery Honor and Governor General’s Award–winning author Erin Bow, this tale is a classic in the making—a whimsical, witty, and warm story worthy of reading again and again.