Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures

Name: Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures
ISBN: 9780545709279

by Jackson Pearce, Maggie Stiefvater

Pip Bartlett Series · Book 1

For the child who delights in whimsical creatures and embracing their unique self, this funny guide follows Pip's quest to save magical animals.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their imaginative, animal-loving child is feeling a bit misunderstood or different from their peers. Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures is a funny, warm-hearted story about a girl who can talk to magical animals, a talent that often gets her into trouble. When she spends the summer with her magical-creature veterinarian aunt, she must use her unique gift to solve an infestation of adorable, but flammable, creatures called Fuzzles. This book beautifully models empathy, creative problem-solving, and the power of embracing what makes you unique. It’s an ideal choice for a light, engaging read that reinforces self-confidence and kindness.

Curiosity & Wonder Fantasy & Magic Empathy & Kindness Animals Self-Confidence & Identity Friendship & Loyalty Being Different Humor

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Creatures catch on fire when scared, causing chaos and threatening to burn down buildings.

Sensitive Topics

The core theme revolves around being different and misunderstood. Pip's special ability is a source of social awkwardness for her. This is handled metaphorically and with a great deal of humor. The potential extermination of the Fuzzles introduces the concept of intolerance for the unknown, but the approach is gentle and the resolution is entirely hopeful and compassionate. There are no heavy or dark topics.