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Practical Magic for Kids

Your Guide to Crystals, Horoscopes, Dreams, and More
By Nikki Van De Car
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Practical Magic for Kids by Nikki Van De Car introduces young readers to the enchanting world of magic with delightful activities and craft projects. It inspires kids to blend creativity with simple spells and mystical rituals, sparking curiosity and encouraging imaginative play. The book is a charming guide for budding magicians eager to explore the wonders of magic in a fun, safe way.
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You might delight in this book if you have a little one who's fascinated by all things magical and enjoys hands-on activities. It's perfect for children who love to explore the mystical arts through easy, creative projects that spark imagination and wonder.

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From the bestselling author of The Junior Witch's Handbook comes an introduction to the charmed world of magic-featuring enchanted information on crystals, horoscopes, dreams, and more!

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From sparkly crystals and healing plants to the constellations that move across the night sky, the world is full of magic! In Practical Magic for Kids, author Nikki Van De Car teaches readers ages eight to twelve about the magic all around them. Kids will learn how to interpret their horoscopes, read their friends' palms, decode their dreams, and so much more in this approachable, age-appropriate guide.

Full-colour illustrations throughout will help young mystics explore the magic in plants, tarot cards, and even themselves, in chapters on:

  • Chakras
  • Auras
  • Crystals
  • Plant-based Magic
  • Magical Holidays
  • Magic Spells
  • Tarot
  • Astrology
  • Palmistry
  • Dream Interpretation

An enchanted glossary and resources for further reading will help build upon the spark of magic.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762481309

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Kids

Illustration: Full color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Katie Vernon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 120

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Nikki Van De Car

About the Author

Nikki Van De Car is a blogger, mother, writer, crafter, and lover of all things mystical. She is the author of more than ten books on magic and crafting, including Practical Magic and The Junior Witch's Handbook, and the founder of two popular knitting blogs. Nikki lives with her family in Hawaii.

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