More great reads: the best books for 4 year olds
"Everything you need to know to become a wizard, presented memorably and with lots of humour."
Would-be wizards of all ages will be informed and entertained by this very funny and surprisingly perspicacious, even poetic picture book.
Wizards, we learn, come in all shapes and sizes, which is encouraging, and the list of required wizard tools is pleasingly short. It does include a wand, described as ‘just a stick that feels good about itself.’ Magic, apparently, is shy and tends to hide, though sometimes, if you’re lucky, you can find it ‘between the beats of a bird’s wings.’ This lovely image is shattered on the next page in a perfect piece of comic timing when we see what happens should you not be lucky. But perhaps the best piece of advice is the line that says, ‘Real wizards don’t always know the way. They wonder. They try.’ Unless of course, there’s an explosion.
The humour is enhanced by Keith Negley’s quirky illustrations which, combined with the tongue-in-cheek narrative, find room for real magic. Newly trained readers will also enjoy Don’t Feed the Troll by Emily Gravett.
Attention, aspiring wizards! Grab your wands, capes, and geckos and dive into this hilarious and clever picture book by award-winning author-illustrator Keith Negley.
| Suitable For: | |
| Other Genres: | |
| Recommendations: |
We've got some great stuff related to this book in our KidsZone.
Head over there and check it out now.
the best picture books · the best bedtime stories · the best books for 7-9 year olds
Attention, aspiring wizards! Grab your wands, capes, and geckos and dive into this hilarious and clever picture book by award-winning author-illustrator Keith Negley."Wizard enthusiasts of all ages will be tickled.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-8 years old
The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Star Books, Fantasy / Magical, Funny, Mystery / Mythology, Children’s picture books, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians, Hallowe’en, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Holidays and celebrations, Holidays, events and seasonal interest, Interest qualifiers
Paperback, Hardback. Not Available.
The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard was written by Keith Negley and published by Flamingo Books an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard has 40 pages
Yes it is part of Beginner's Guide, The series
