There are certain people for whom ink, and the making of ink, is truly magical. For those people, whether they be kids or adults, this book is a treasure map. It’s also a way to open up anyone’s idea of what can be used to make images and art. If you have a young person interested in art, or in using and connecting to the natural world, or both, this book is a bridge that can show them a new way to think about materials, and once it’s crossed, there’s no going back. One of the most important messages you can tell young people is that their work is legitimate—that it counts. This book and its spirit take that message one step further and say that anything you can think to make your work from also counts. It’s a hugely inspirational gift to get.
—Jon Klassen, Caldecott Medal winner
Wizardly advice and instructions for creating inks and art from common and found ingredients. . . . Brightly hued photos both on their own and in montages feature close-up views of supplies in raw and finished states. They also depict busy, focused, diverse young children. ‘Dress to get dirty,’ the author writes, also cautioning that ‘the path to real magic is not straight but winding.’ Wise words. Practical, imaginative, magical fun.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Crafting from nature is a kind of magic, and this book fully embraces this spirit as it instructs young wizards on how to make art projects using natural inks. . . A gallery of works from wizards in training, acknowledgments, and an index conclude.
—Booklist
The author offers clear, step-by-step instructions for fun projects using common ingredients, alongside safety tips and a whimsical personality quiz. Featuring bright photos and Logan’s own illustrations on a white background, this beautiful book is rich with text and visual appeal, perfect for outdoorsy and creative types who don’t mind getting a bit messy.
—School Library Journal
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