Iris the Witty Old Witch™
Children's Educational Stories & Entertainment Website
Welcome to Iris the Witty Old Witch™, where children and families discover original bilingual stories, Friday Stories, and heartwarming adventures that inspire reading, kindness, imagination, friendship, family values, and a lifelong love of books.
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Welcome to
IRISTHEWITTYOLDWITCH.COM
When a witty old witch, a mischievous pig, a gentle cow, a wild hen, and a tiny mouse named Ramón set off together, nothing ever goes as planned!
From silly slip-ups to surprising discoveries, this unlikely crew tumbles into one magical adventure after another. With laughter at every turn — and just enough mischief to keep things exciting — their journey proves that even the strangest mix of friends can create the most unforgettable stories.
Full of charm, chaos, and heart, this tale invites children to giggle, imagine, and believe in the magic of friendship.
✨ IRISTHEWITTYOLDWITCH.COM ✨
🌎✨ The Five Traveling Books ✨🌎
Follow Iris’s Journey 📖💚
Every great adventure begins with a single page.
Five special copies of Iris the Witty Old Witch have been released into the world.
These books weren’t meant to stay on a shelf.
They were meant to travel.
💚 From one reader to another.
🏡 From one family to another.
❤️ From one heart to another.
✨ Every reader becomes part of its story. ✨
If you’re holding one of these magical books...
📖💚 Welcome to the adventure! 💚📖
❤️ Why These Five Books?
Some books are written. Some books are sold. Some books are borrowed.
These books were set free.
Instead of leaving these five books on a shelf, I chose to release them into the world with one simple dream:
✨ To make someone smile. ✨
Maybe this is the first stop on this book’s journey. Maybe it has already traveled hundreds of miles. Maybe you’re the very first person to discover it.
Today, its story continues with you.
🌎 Meet the Travelers
Follow the journey of Iris's five magical Traveling Books as they make their way from one reader to another around the world.
📚 Traveling Book #1
🌍 Status:
Traveling
💚 Last Update:
July 4, 2026
📍 Journey:
Waiting for the next reader...
📚 Traveling Book #2
🌍 Status:
In the Wild
💚 Last Update:
Released on July 10, 2026
📍 Journey:
This book began its journey on July 10, 2026, in Lovejoy, Georgia. We can't wait to see where it travels next!
📚 Traveling Book #3
🌍 Status:
Waiting to begin
💚 Last Update:
Coming soon
📍 Journey:
This book has not started its journey yet.
📚 Traveling Book #4
🌍 Status:
Waiting to begin
💚 Last Update:
Coming soon
📍 Journey:
This book has not started its journey yet.
📚 Traveling Book #5
🌍 Status:
Waiting for its first reader...
💚 Last Update:
Coming soon
📍 Journey:
This book has not started its journey yet.
✨ Write the Next Chapter ✨
📚 Did you find one of Iris's Traveling Books?
🎉 Congratulations!
You have become part of Iris's magical journey.
Every Traveling Book has its own story.
This isn't just a form.
You're becoming part of the journey of a book that was meant to travel from heart to heart.
💚 Please tell us:
📖 Which Traveling Book Number did you find?
😊 Your First Name
(Optional — even just your first initial is wonderful.)
📧 Your Email
(Private. We'll never share it with anyone.)
📚 Tell us your Traveling Book Adventure.
📍 Where did you find it?
⏳ How long did you keep it?
🌎 Where will you leave it next?
❤️ What was your favorite part of the story?
📸 Add a photo
(Optional, but we'd absolutely love to see it.)
😊 Your First Name is optional.
If you prefer, simply share your first initial. We’d still love to know you were part of this adventure.
📧 Your privacy matters.
We will never share your email with anyone. Ever.
💚 Every reader leaves a footprint.
Every message becomes another chapter in this book's journey.
Whether this book travels ten miles or ten thousand...
your chapter will continue traveling with it.
✨ Some stories may be featured on our website to inspire readers around the world.
Thank You
You have just become part of something very special.
Your story is now traveling with this book.
Long after this book leaves your hands...
your chapter will continue its journey from reader to reader.
Somewhere... someday... someone you may never meet may smile because you helped this little book continue its journey.
Thank you for helping Iris travel a little farther. 📚🌎❤️
May God bless you for sharing kindness, one book at a time. 🙏💚
Until this little book finds you again...
✨ Keep the Magic Traveling ✨
With gratitude,
Hugo A. Almanza
Author of Iris the Witty Old Witch
🌍 This website is mainly bilingual — English and Spanish — and open to all languages and hearts around the world.
🌎 Este sitio web es principalmente bilingüe — inglés y español — y está abierto a todos los idiomas y corazones del mundo.
🪄 We invite you to be part of our magical world!
🌟 Enjoy your visit and please don’t leave without leaving your mark!
🪄 ¡Te invitamos a ser parte de este mundo mágico!
🌟 Disfruta tu visita y por favor no te vayas sin dejar tu huella.
The Gentle Magic of Everyday Kindness. Sometimes the most extraordinary moments are hidden in ordinary days — a smile shared, a helping hand, a laugh that chases away the gray clouds. Love doesn’t always shout; sometimes it whispers through the smallest gestures, reminding us that kindness is the language every heart understands.
La Dulce Magia de la Bondad Cotidiana. A veces, los momentos más extraordinarios se esconden en los días más simples — una sonrisa compartida, una mano que ayuda, una risa que borra las nubes grises. El amor no siempre grita; a veces susurra a través de los gestos más pequeños, recordándonos que la bondad es el idioma que todos los corazones entienden.
✨ Iris the Witty Old Witch™ ✨
The heartwarming children’s book where laughter, friendship, and a touch of magic make every page sparkle.
📖 Buy your book here / Compra tu libro aquí 📖💫 Every story shines brighter in black, white, and wonder. 💫
✨ Iris the Witty Old Witch™ ✨
“A story book that inspires children to see hearts, not labels — to accept friends for who they are, with joy and compassion.”
“Un cuento infantil que inspira a los niños a mirar corazones, no etiquetas — a aceptar a sus amigos tal como son, con alegría y compasión.”
📘 Buy your book here / Compra tu libro aquí 📘
THE HEART BEHIND THE STORY
About Hugo A. Almanza
Author of Iris the Witty Old Witch™
A magical and heartwarming story inspired by Jesus Christ’s command in John 13:34:
“Love one another as I have loved you.”
— John 13:34
For Hugo, every story begins with a simple belief: the greatest magic in the world is love.
A devoted father and man of faith, Hugo knows that life’s greatest lessons are often found in its simplest moments. During the years he raised his two children as a single father, he discovered that bedtime stories, shared laughter, and quiet conversations could become lasting memories—and that love, patience, and faith are among the greatest gifts a parent can give.
Those years shaped not only the father he became, but also the storyteller he would one day become.
Hugo believes that stories can do more than entertain. They can plant seeds of kindness, strengthen faith, bring families closer together, and remind us that even the smallest act of compassion can leave a lasting mark on someone’s heart.
He believes that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness, and respect. Through Iris the Witty Old Witch™, Hugo invites readers to love one another even when they do not share the same beliefs, opinions, values, or life experiences. Our differences should never become a reason to hate, reject, or diminish another person.
At the same time, Hugo believes that genuine respect does not require us to surrender our convictions, nor does it give us the right to impose them on someone else. We can remain faithful to what we believe while extending grace, compassion, and respect to those who see the world differently.
Through Iris the Witty Old Witch™, Hugo welcomes readers of every age into a world where differences are embraced with kindness, forgiveness brings healing, laughter lightens the heart, and love is always the greatest choice.
Beneath the magic, humor, and adventure lies a timeless reminder: true beauty is found not in appearances, but in the way we treat one another.
Whenever he writes, Hugo often pauses, smiles, takes a deep breath, and quietly says:
“I’m going to take a little break to breathe.”
Because even stories need silence before they can speak to the heart, and even the strongest hearts need a moment to rest.
With every book he writes, Hugo hopes to leave readers with more than a memorable story. He hopes they will close the final page believing a little more in kindness, loving a little more deeply, and carrying a little more light into the lives of others.
Welcome to the magical world of Iris—
where every adventure begins with love,
every smile has a purpose,
and every story is an invitation to make the world
a little kinder than we found it.
Hugo's magical moment
It happened on one of those nights when the sky feels alive — when the stars whisper, and the moon seems close enough to touch.
I was sitting quietly, thinking about all the years behind me — the laughter of my children, the prayers whispered in silence, the dreams that refused to fade. Iris had left her broom by the window, glowing faintly like it knew a secret.
Something inside me stirred.
A voice said, “Why not?”
So I reached for the broom, smiled, and held on tight. The moment my feet left the ground, I wasn’t escaping the world — I was returning to it. The wind carried my name through the night, and for a breathless instant, I was everywhere: in the stars, in the clouds, in every story I’ve ever told.
I flew past memories — the boy I once was, wide-eyed beneath the golden Colombian sun; the father I became, learning that love is the greatest kind of magic; the dreamer I still am, chasing wonder with open arms.
Up there, the world looked small but endlessly beautiful — and I realized that what I’d been trying to write all along wasn’t just a children’s story.
It was a prayer, carried by the wind.
A thank-you, written with light.
A promise, sealed with love.
A prayer — that every child may grow with wonder in their eyes and kindness in their hearts.
A thank-you to God, for life itself — for every sunrise that begins in silence, for every laugh that heals a wound, for every dream that refuses to die.
And a promise — to keep believing, to keep writing stories that lift the spirit, to keep flying toward the goodness that made us.
Because every time we love deeply, forgive freely, laugh loudly, or believe against all odds — we’re already flying.
So yes, maybe it was a moment of mischief when I borrowed Iris’s broom… but it became so much more.
It became a reminder that faith and imagination are siblings, that gratitude is the spark behind every miracle, and that even the most ordinary soul can rise above the clouds when guided by love.
And when I landed again, heart racing, eyes full of stars, I laughed — because I finally understood:
The stories I write aren’t just for me.
They’re for every child who still dares to dream,
for every parent who remembers what it feels like to believe,
and for every heart that still looks up at the sky and whispers,
“Maybe… just maybe… I can fly too.”
✨ Welcome to Iris the Witty Old Witch™ Store ✨
💜 Bienvenidos a la tienda encantada de Iris, la ingeniosa brujita™ 💜
The Quiet Hope of Little Dreams.
Every dream begins softly — like a whisper of light inside a child’s heart. It doesn’t need to be loud or grand to change the world; it only needs faith, patience, and a smile that believes. Even the smallest dream, when cared for with love, can grow wings strong enough to lift a thousand hearts.
La Esperanza Silenciosa de los Pequeños Sueños.
Cada sueño empieza suave — como un susurro de luz dentro del corazón de un niño. No necesita ser grande ni ruidoso para cambiar el mundo; solo necesita fe, paciencia y una sonrisa que cree. Hasta el sueño más pequeño, cuidado con amor, puede crecer con alas lo bastante fuertes para levantar mil corazones.
🌙 Iris the Witty Old Witch™ 🌙
Where moonlight meets laughter — every page glows with friendship, dreams, and a little witchy wonder.
🌟 Discover the Magic / Descubre la Magia 🌟💫 Even the stars giggle when Iris flies by. 💫
Friday magical storytime -- Behind the scenes with Iris The Witty Old Witch
Join us every Friday at 7:00 PM for a magical story full of laughter, love, and imagination!
Fly behind the pages and discover what really happens in Iris’s magical world — the laughter, the spells gone wrong, and the moments too funny to fit inside the book!
Viernes Mágico de Cuentos — Detrás de Escena con Iris la Brujita Ingeniosa
Acompáñanos cada viernes a las 7:00 p. m. para disfrutar de una historia mágica llena de risas, amor e imaginación.
Vuela más allá de las páginas y descubre lo que realmente sucede en el mundo mágico de Iris: las risas, los hechizos que no siempre salen bien y los momentos demasiado divertidos para caber dentro del libro!
✨ Iris the Witty Old Witch — Launch Day ✨
November 4, 2025 · Worldwide release · eBook & print
ES: La compra se habilitará el 4 de noviembre de 2025. Mientras tanto, explora la historia, conoce a Iris y su crew (Rick, Ramón, la vaca y la gallina), y suscríbete para recibir un recordatorio el día del lanzamiento.
EN: Purchasing opens on November 4, 2025. Until then, meet Iris and the crew and subscribe for a launch-day reminder.
A Gentle Light for Every Heart. There’s a quiet kind of magic inside kindness — the kind that doesn’t need anything more than a smile, a hug, or a helping hand. Every child carries a light like that, and when they share it, the world becomes softer, warmer, and more beautiful. Stories, laughter, and love tie us together — and sometimes, the smallest word can brighten even the longest night.
Una Luz Suave para Cada Corazón. Existe una magia tranquila dentro de la bondad — una que no necesita más que una sonrisa, un abrazo o una mano que ayuda. Cada niño lleva una luz así, y cuando la comparte, el mundo se vuelve más tierno, más cálido y más bello. Las historias, las risas y el amor nos unen — y, a veces, una palabra pequeñita puede iluminar la noche más larga.
🌅 Iris the Witty Old Witch™ 🌅
When the first light touches Iris’s hat, laughter begins again — every sunrise brings a new spell of joy and imagination.
☀️ Get Your Copy / Consigue tu Copia ☀️✨ Every dawn carries a whisper of Iris’s giggle. ✨
✨ Leave a Magical Book Review About
Iris the Witty Old Witch ✨
If you've read Iris the Witty Old Witch, we'd love to hear your review of the book.
Your words light up Iris’s sky — every smile, every giggle, every favorite moment, and every kind thought about the story become a sparkle of stardust in her world. 🌙
When you share your thoughts about the book, you help keep the magic alive for children everywhere — reminding them that laughter, kindness, and imagination can make any day shine brighter.
Whether you’re a dreamer, a reader, or a parent who believes in the power of stories, your voice matters here. 💫
So take a moment to leave a little love, a funny memory, or your favorite part of the book — because every word you write helps Iris and her friends keep flying high.
Thank you for being part of this journey, for believing in dreams, and for helping this witty little witch spread her laughter across the stars. 🌟💛
💛 ¡Comparte tu opinión mágica sobre el libro Iris the Witty Old Witch! 💛
Si ya leíste Iris the Witty Old Witch, nos encantaría conocer tu opinión sobre el libro.
Tus palabras iluminan el cielo de Iris — cada sonrisa, cada risa, cada momento favorito y cada pensamiento sobre la historia se convierte en un destello de polvo de estrellas en su mundo. 🌙
Cuando compartes tu opinión sobre el libro, ayudas a mantener viva la magia para los niños de todo el mundo — recordándoles que la risa, la bondad y la imaginación pueden hacer brillar cualquier día.
Ya seas un soñador, un lector o un padre que cree en el poder de las historias, tu voz importa aquí. 💫
Así que tómate un momento para dejar un poco de cariño, un recuerdo divertido o tu parte favorita del libro — porque cada palabra que escribes ayuda a Iris y a sus amigos a seguir volando alto.
Gracias por ser parte de esta aventura, por creer en los sueños y por ayudar a esta ingeniosa brujita a esparcir su risa por las estrellas. 🌟💛
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🌟 What Readers Are Saying /
Lo que dicen los lectores
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✨ Name / Nombre:
Matt B.
💌 Email / Correo:
*****
🪄 Review / Reseña:
This book is amazing! Definitely one of my favorites!
✨ Rating / Calificación ✨:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5 (Excellent / Excelente)
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✨ Name / Nombre:
María S.
💌 Email / Correo:
*****
🪄 Review / Reseña:
I love the book. Its fun, easy to understand and teachable. I totally recommend this beautiful book
✨ Rating / Calificación ✨:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5 (Excellent / Excelente)
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✨ Name / Nombre:
Shenita M.
💌 Email / Correo:
*****
🪄 Review / Reseña:
This is a magical story about meeting, making on going on an adventure with new friends. It's a very fun read.
✨ Rating / Calificación ✨:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ — 4 (Great / Muy buena)
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✨ Name / Nombre:
Kejwanna
💌 Email / Correo:
*****
🪄 Review / Reseña:
Love the book story is awesome book makes you smile needs more additions too it would be a great chapter book for young readers love it
✨ Rating / Calificación ✨:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5 (Excellent / Excelente)
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✨ Name / Nombre:
Mickey N.
💌 Email / Correo:
*****
🪄 Review / Reseña:
I love it i will read it everyday day beacuase creative and
magical and is the best book I ever read
✨ Rating / Calificación ✨:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5 (Excellent / Excelente)
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✨ Name / Nombre:
Maya N.
💌 Email / Correo:
*****
🪄 Review / Reseña:
I like it a lot I think it is very fun and funny and magical
and I like the pictures and I like it so much I will read it every single day
✨ Rating / Calificación ✨:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5 (Excellent / Excelente)
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✨ Name / Nombre:
Ryan B
💌 Email / Correo:
*****
🪄 Review / Reseña:
I loved how it was written and the back story of the author that made it I also love the creativity of the book and how it was made
✨ Rating / Calificación ✨:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5 (Excellent / Excelente)
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✨ Name / Nombre:
Ayleen
💌 Email / Correo:
*****
🪄 Review / Reseña:
Amazing book for kids and entertaining !
✨ Rating / Calificación ✨:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5 (Excellent / Excelente)
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✨ Name / Nombre:
Nathan
💌 Email / Correo:
*****
🪄 Review / Reseña:
I like it forty, sixty, seventy, ninety, 40 and 70
✨ Rating / Calificación ✨:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5 (Excellent / Excelente)
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✨ Name / Nombre:
Shaneeza K.
💌 Email / Correo:
*****
🪄 Review / Reseña:
My son and I enjoyed this book. We laughed so much throughout the entire book. What a wonderful read. It was just what we needed. We loved it! I definitely recommend it.
✨ Rating / Calificación ✨:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — 5 (Excellent / Excelente)
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💛 Want to leave your review? / ¿Quieres dejar tu reseña?
➡️ Fill the form above / Completa el formulario arriba
✨ Voices of Little Readers ✨
🌟 Voces de Pequeños Lectores 🌟
💛 Their smiles say it all — nothing compares to the joy of seeing a child fall in love with a story.
💛 Sus sonrisas lo dicen todo — no hay nada como ver a un niño enamorarse de un cuento.
✨ Name / Nombre: Mickey N.
🪄 “I love it, I will read it every day because it’s creative and magical and is the best book I ever read.”
✨ Rating / Calificación: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Excellent / Excelente)
✨ Name / Nombre: Maya N.
🪄 “I like it a lot, I think it is very fun and funny and magical. I like the pictures so much I will read it every single day.”
✨ Rating / Calificación: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Excellent / Excelente)
✨ *Even witches smile when little readers fall in love with magic.* 💫
✨ *Hasta las brujitas sonríen cuando los pequeños lectores se enamoran de la magia.* 💛
The Joy of Simple Sharing.
Happiness grows when it’s shared — in laughter that fills a room, in a cookie divided in two, or in a story told before bedtime. Friendship doesn’t need to be perfect; it just needs to be real. Every time we give a piece of our joy to someone else, the world becomes a little brighter and a little kinder.
La Alegría de Compartir lo Sencillo.
La felicidad crece cuando se comparte — en una risa que llena la habitación, en una galleta partida en dos o en una historia contada antes de dormir. La amistad no necesita ser perfecta; solo necesita ser sincera. Cada vez que damos un pedacito de nuestra alegría a otro, el mundo se vuelve un poco más luminoso y un poco más amable.
🌙 Iris the Witty Old Witch™ 🌙
When twilight sparkles over the clouds, Iris laughs — and the stars start to dance. Her broom glows with wonder, and every child’s giggle lights up the night sky.
⭐ Fly with Iris / Vuela con Iris ⭐✨ Every dream begins with a sparkle. ✨
Frequently Asked Questions
Preguntas Frecuentes
✨ A World of Wonder ✨
This is where my stories are born — from laughter, dreams, and the quiet whispers of GOD guiding every page.
“Cada historia comienza con una sonrisa y termina con gratitud.”
— Hugo A. Almanza
“The most wonderful gift YOU’ve given me, apart from life itself, is the feeling that YOU are with me.”
“Lo más maravilloso que me has dado, aparte de la vida, es sentir que estás conmigo.”
— Dedicated to GOD / Dedicado a DIOS
— Hugo A. Almanza
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The Gentle Power of a Simple Thank You.
Gratitude is a quiet smile that never fades. It turns ordinary moments into treasures and reminds us that every good thing is a gift. When we say “thank you,” we build bridges made of kindness — little steps of love that make the world softer, gentler, and more human.
El Suave Poder de un Sencillo Gracias.
La gratitud es una sonrisa tranquila que nunca se borra. Convierte los momentos simples en tesoros y nos recuerda que cada cosa buena es un regalo. Cuando decimos “gracias”, construimos puentes hechos de bondad — pequeños pasos de amor que hacen al mundo más suave, más tierno y más humano.
Let’s Stay Connected / Mantengámonos en contacto
I’d love to hear from you — whether you’re a reader, parent, or dreamer who believes in kindness and imagination.
💫 “Every story begins with a message.”
Me encantaría saber de ti, seas lector, padre o soñador que cree en la bondad y la imaginación.
💫 “Cada historia comienza con un mensaje.”
🌌 Iris the Witty Old Witch™ 🌌
In the calm of midnight, Iris hums her favorite tune. The stars listen softly, and even the moon smiles before falling asleep.
🌙 Get the Magic / Obtén la Magia 🌙✨ Even in darkness, Iris finds her light. ✨
The Heart Behind Iris
El Corazón Detrás de Iris
In the heart of IRISTHEWITTYOLDWITCH.COM, stories bloom like stars—each one whispered by faith, laughter, and a touch of magic.
Here, every page shines with the promise that love always finds a way.
En el corazón de IRISTHEWITTYOLDWITCH.COM, las historias florecen como estrellas—susurradas por la fe, la risa y un toque de magia.
Aquí, cada página brilla con la promesa de que el amor siempre encuentra su camino.
Every story begins with a dream.
Cada historia comienza con un sueño.
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When Dreams Stay Awake.
Every child’s heart holds a sky of quiet dreams — tiny stars that keep glowing even when the night is gone. When we believe in kindness, laughter, and wonder, those stars stay awake, lighting the paths we walk together.
Cuando los Sueños Siguen Despiertos.
En el corazón de cada niño vive un cielo de sueños tranquilos — pequeñas estrellas que siguen brillando incluso cuando la noche termina. Cuando creemos en la bondad, la risa y la maravilla, esas estrellas permanecen despiertas, iluminando los caminos que recorremos juntos.