{"product_id":"the-beginners-guide-to-being-a-wizard-9798217318568","title":"The Beginner's Guide to Being a Wizard","description":"\u003cb\u003eAttention, aspiring wizards! Grab your wands, capes, and geckos and dive into this hilarious and clever how-to guide by award-winning author-illustrator Keith Negley.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo you want to become a wizard? Excellent choice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMagic, like everything in life, takes practice and patience. It's important to know that you will make mistakes. For example, you might accidentally turn your friends into fish, or yourself into a turnip. This is all normal. Remember, magic is more about wondering than knowing. Also explosions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis handbook covers everything from essential materials--a stick (not too pokey); a cloak (a towel works fine); a hiding place; and snacks--to spell casting, duels, and did we mention snacks? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn turns hilarious and thoughtful, this how-to guide sparkles with just as much wisdom as it does magic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Wizard enthusiasts of all ages will be tickled. Pure magic for the wizard-curious.\" \u003ci\u003e- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Keith Negley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Flamingo Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 8.60w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217318568\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeith Negley is a Kate Greenaway-nominated author-illustrator of books for children--and a sometimes professor. He is a frequent contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e in addition to other national publications. Keith received his BFA from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and his MFA from The School of Visual Arts in New York City. He lives in Washington with his family and cat, Cake Batter. To learn more about Keith, please visit www.keithnegley.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Keith Negley \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48867619602589,"sku":"9798217318568","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_3019d5a1-b436-411d-9e6c-182521c780bc.jpg?v=1788336536","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-beginners-guide-to-being-a-wizard-9798217318568","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}