The Magician's Garden

The Magician's Garden conjures magic and funA magician's apprentice is tasked with finding a rabbit that will fit inside a top hat

The Magician's Garden, from Canadian author and illustrator Graeme Bennett, conjures up a delightful story of a bumbling magician and his loyal assistant, who have to find just the right rabbit for a royal performance.



The story begins when a royal courier visits the old magic shop. It seems the king wants to see a magic show on his birthday. The magician decides he needs a rabbit to pull out of his top hat. As the amusing story unfolds, the magician sends his faithful apprentice on a hunt for a top hat-sized rabbit in the local pet store. Alas, all the bunnies there are too big or too small. Fortunately, there's a rabbit living in the garden next to the magic shop, where the magician has been pouring out all his old magic potions. And it's the perfect size!



When there's magic in the air-and the carrots-what can go wrong? With more than 70 colour illustrations by the author.



Key themes

Key themes include stage magic, alchemy, and pets. Suitable for ages 5 to 12.



Audience

Suitable for kids, animal lovers and the young at heart of all ages.