Book 1 Discussion Guide
Thoughtful questions about Ella, Finnian, the Kindness Crew, Book Fairies, and the story's everyday magic.
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Ready-to-use resources for young readers
The Library's Hidden Magic was written with young readers first. These simple resources help extend the story with thoughtful conversation and low-prep activities.
At a glance
- Recommended readers: ages 6–10
- Format: illustrated chapter book
- Setting: an elementary school library
- Themes: friendship, kindness, courage, curiosity, mistakes, making things right, and the joy of reading
Created with schools in mind
Useful, not complicated.
Author Clara Wallace is a school librarian, so these resources are designed to be easy to print, easy to use, and flexible enough for a classroom, library lesson, small group, or book club.
Free Educator Printables
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A Little Note of Kindness
A simple note-and-drawing page children can use to thank, encourage, or appreciate someone.
Download PDFPrintable Bookmarks
Four black-and-white bookmarks readers can print, cut out, and use with their next good book.
Download PDFBring the Magic to Life
Four easy extensions from Book One
Start a Kindness Crew
Brainstorm small ways students can make school better by noticing what someone else might need.
Book Fairy Notes
Create tiny teacher-approved notes or bookmarks for future readers: a favorite part, encouragement, or a simple recommendation.
The Thank-You Nobody Expects
Write sincere thank-you notes to people around school whose work is easy to overlook.
Our Library's Hidden Magic Board
Collect drawings, recommendations, thank-yous, and examples of kindness students notice in the library.
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