The Wandmaker's Guidebook
by Ed Masessa
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Book Summary Information
Author: Ed MasessaIllustrator: Dan Jankowski
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-01
ISBN: 0439862655
Number of pages: 24
Publisher: Tangerine Press
Book Reviews of The Wandmaker's Guidebook
Book Review: Fun pagan primer for children
Summary: 5 Stars
I looked through this book at my daughter's school book fair and decided in no time that it was definitely a keeper. The book is in the "tradition" of the -Ology books (Wizardology, Dragonology, etc.) with its paper foldouts, inset artifacts, and lavish illustrations. What I like most about it is that it approaches the topic of personal connectedness to the Earth. The section "Harnessing the Energy of Nature" provides a wonderful foldout of the constellations, discusses the phases of the moon and animal totems, and details the properties of certain crystals. Because I am trying to incorporate more pagan elements into my family traditions, I thought this was a great way to reinforce some of these things with my 8yo daughter. Something on her level, that appeals to her sense of fun and imagination.
The book also includes a wand which my daughter is particularly keen to start using. Of course, she knows wands aren't exactly playthings, but it does serve nonetheless to sharpen her enthusiasm for digging into the book. Also, I'm rather pleased that the book includes some "ego busters" so to speak -- counsel on "getting fancy" with the wand or thinking that one is all-powerful, etc. Wands do not confer power, and the one who wields a wand should be humble (and smart) enough to know that.
We haven't finished the book yet, but I am very pleased with what I've found so far. Definitely one for the permanent library.
Summary of The Wandmaker's Guidebook
Learn the art of wandmaking from this ancient guidebook. It includes a blank wand and natural elements to make it your own.
Become a wandmaker's apprentice. This guidebook covers every aspect of making your own wand, from the type of wood to the powers that you can create with natural elements like sand, herbs, feathers and more. Your personal powers can be placed in the twist off handle. What kind of wand will you make?
Kit includes: 24 pp book with pull-out drawer; wooden wand with removable handle; 3 different feathers; 3 vials with different colored sand; vial of multi-colored stones.
Become a wandmaker's apprentice. This guidebook covers every aspect of making your own wand, from the type of wood to the powers that you can create with natural elements like sand, herbs, feathers and more. Your personal powers can be placed in the twist off handle. What kind of wand will you make?
Kit includes: 24 pp book with pull-out drawer; wooden wand with removable handle; 3 different feathers; 3 vials with different colored sand; vial of multi-colored stones.
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