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Summary: The Everything Kids' Witches and Wizards Book
Review: I bought this for my 7 year old grandaughter. There are so FEW books out there for children and grandchildren of pagans, that I thought I'd give it a try. What a wonderful book! Not only are there recipes, games, and magic, but this book has a wonderful approach to living with our earth. Buy it...you will not be disappointed!
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Summary: its ok
Review: it is fun to make the activities but when it got to the potions and spells it was pretty obvios they knew they wouldnt work.like the one to bring a friend back,u make strawberry cookies for ur friend and say a spell.but at the end it spys to talk to them and tell them ur problem.so basically make something nice for them then tell them whats bothering u.so i dont recomend it for children who can tell the difference,like myself.
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Summary: its ok
Review: The Everything Kids' Witches and Wizards Book is unobjectionable in almost every way, and my group of Spiral Scouts (a new scouting program for kids in Earth-centered religions) enjoyed some of the crafts in it that we had happened to duplicate prior to the book's arrival in my stack of leader resources. I'm sure they'll enjoy doing some more of these activities over the next few months. I especially liked the recipies for theme-related snack foods in each chapter. The tone is respectful both of magic and psychic powers and of the ecology, without mentioniong any god or gods whatsoever. That's part of what I mean by "unobjectionable"; all but the most fundamentalist parents or clergy will find little here to crusade against. The major ingredients for the most "serious" exercises are imagination and concentration. The less serious ones use common household or craft-store materials. And the kids are invited to think about what they're doing. Though the book doesn't take the next logical step of asking the kids to think about WHY they want to "cast a spell", that's an easy place for the parent or other adult to intervene.
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Summary: Safe Fun for Aspiring Magic Spellers
Review: The Everything Kids' Witches and Wizards Book is unobjectionable in almost every way, and my group of Spiral Scouts (a new scouting program for kids in Earth-centered religions) enjoyed some of the crafts in it that we had happened to duplicate prior to the book's arrival in my stack of leader resources. I'm sure they'll enjoy doing some more of these activities over the next few months. I especially liked the recipies for theme-related snack foods in each chapter. The tone is respectful both of magic and psychic powers and of the ecology, without mentioniong any god or gods whatsoever. That's part of what I mean by "unobjectionable"; all but the most fundamentalist parents or clergy will find little here to crusade against. The major ingredients for the most "serious" exercises are imagination and concentration. The less serious ones use common household or craft-store materials. And the kids are invited to think about what they're doing. Though the book doesn't take the next logical step of asking the kids to think about WHY they want to "cast a spell", that's an easy place for the parent or other adult to intervene.
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Summary: the everything kids guied
Review: there are neat recipes, games, puzzles and crafts in this book.
you can make a magic wand, robe, magic pouch, broom and a hat. you can also learn magical spells and potions.
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Summary: Terrific resource
Review: What a cleverly done book. I picked it up while shopping with a friend and her 4 yr old. I was watching him play in the kids' area so I wanted to be occupied. I never put this back on the shelf. I expected to pick it up and laugh because I am a witch. Boy was I wrong and I am very glad that I was. L.T. Samuels should be commended for not trying to convert anyone with these simple spells. Every spell is designed to encourage the child to be imaginative and inventive. I was particularly taken with the Spell to Cheer Someone Up. Of course, chocolate-dipped strawberries will make me happy everytime. I do not have kids, but my friends with kids will be hounded to buy this one. You could buy this for any child who wants to dream and be a kid for as long as possible. It says for ages 7-12, but I think you could use some of these spells for younger ones with adult supervision. A must-have on my bookshelf!
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