Pip's Magic

by Ellen Stoll Walsh

The creator of the ever-popular Mouse Paint and Mouse Count looks at fear of the dark in this soothing story.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Storytime

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Ellen is the daughter of Joseph Adolphus (a businessman) and Nell (Orum) Stoll; married David Albert Walsh (a professor), August 25, 1964; children: Benjamin Martin. She was educated at Maryland Institute of Art, B.F.A., 1964; attended University of Minnesota, 1966-69.
She lives in upstate New York.

Reviews

[K Sevigny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, exactly what I’m looking for ina children’s book :,) and I found it a nice art style for practicing watercolor painting!

[Courtney]

This story is about a little salamander on the quest to conquer his fear of the dark, but in the process his conquers it on his own. I love the colorful graphic of this book. There are simple shapes,but the color pops off the page. This book is great for prek and kindergarten students as it is simple and keeps their interest. The basic plotline is that of the classic journey which will be a story structure students will follow the rest of their learning career.

[Kristy Teague · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pip, a salamander, is afraid of the dark. He follows Old Abra, a wizard, into dark and scary places to find the magic that makes him not be scared. In the dark places, Pip finds the courage he needs to not be afraid.

[Michelle Farella · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the message!

[Jordan Whitlock · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 2 y/o boy really enjoyed this book. Talked about it for a few days after and frequently asks me to reread it to him

[Jon Eilers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book ever. It's the reason i love salamanders.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kara read this to me on a facetime call and its a 10/10

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pip the salamander is afraid of the dark. His friends tell him to seek out Old Abra the wizard. As he travels he learns that he has to go through the big dark scary woods. And when he gets through he learns that Old Abra has gone over the hills. So Pip climbs over the hills in the dark. When he finally catches up to the wizard, Old Abra makes Pip realize that he doesn't need the wizards help. He just traveled through the big dark scary woods and over the hills in the dark all by himself.

[Mckenzie Quade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Children can easily relate to this book because it is about a lizard who is afraid of the dark. A lot of young children are afraid of the dark and it takes a lot to get over that fear. The story eventually shows the lizard overcoming his fear of the dark and not being afraid any longer. This is important for children to see so they understand they will not be afraid of their fears forever and that most of them are insignificant.

[Luann · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has illustrations reminiscent of Steve Jenkins' cut-paper collage work. Pip is a salamander who is afraid of the dark. The frogs suggest that Old Abra the wizard might have some magic that could help. Pip's journey to find Old Abra takes him through a dark wood, a dark tunnel, and through the dark night.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pip is afraid of the dark and he goes in search of old Abra the wizard to give him magic to be brave. Through his journey he conquers his fear unknowingly. This story teaches us that fear can be overcome when you are not aware of it.The simple text and illustrations help give life to this engaging tale.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pip is afraid of the dark. In this story he learns a little about himself and his ability to overcome his fears.

[Laura Elisabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fear of the dark overcome

[Isaac Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predictable (as an adult at least) but very dear.

[Carol Royce Owen · Rating 3 out of 5]

overcoming fears

[Shay · Rating 1 out of 5]

Adorable children's book about getting past your fear of the dark or any fear you have.