The Great Book of Legendary Witches and Wizards
#2 in Legendary Figures Series
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What’s inside...
This intriguing book delves into the mystical world of witches and wizards throughout history, exploring their powers, adventures, and the legends they've left behind.
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make someone a good witch or wizard?
How do the witches and wizards in the book use their powers to help others?
If you had magical powers, what would you do with them and why?
Which witch or wizard from the book would you want to meet and what would you ask them?
How do you think the world would change if magic was real?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the magical scenarios presented in the book. This will make the discussion more lively and personal.
Highlight the moral and ethical decisions made by the characters to steer the conversation towards values and consequences.
Ask your child to draw or describe their favorite magical creature or spell from the book to deepen their connection to the story.
Create a fun quiz for your child based on the witches and wizards in the book to test their memory and enhance recall skills.
End each reading session by predicting what might happen next in the stories to build anticipation and involvement in the narrative.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of adversity
Explanation: The stories of the witches and wizards feature characters facing great challenges but overcoming them through bravery.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by standing up for their beliefs and facing their own challenges with confidence, whether it’s trying out for a school play or standing up to a bully.
Example Lesson: The importance of knowledge and wisdom
Explanation: The book highlights how the characters often use their knowledge and wisdom to solve problems and help others.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value their education and seek knowledge, understanding its power to positively influence situations and help others.
Example Lesson: The power of teamwork
Explanation: Many stories within the book show characters working together, combining their skills to overcome obstacles.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperating with others, understanding that teamwork can lead to achieving great things, which they can practice in group activities at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Acceptance of differences
Explanation: The diverse range of characters, each with unique abilities, teaches the beauty of diversity and acceptance.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children to appreciate individual differences and promotes inclusiveness with their peers.
Example Lesson: Responsibility for one’s actions
Explanation: Characters face consequences for their actions, showcasing the importance of being responsible and making wise choices.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to their own lives by understanding the impact of their actions and making responsible decisions, such as doing their homework on time or tidying up after play.