The Beasts: Cinematic Guide

by Felicity Baker

The essential film companion for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Learn all about the extraordinary beasts that Magizoologist Newt Scamander carries in his magical leather case! From the adorable, furry Niffler to the majestic Swooping Evil, this Cinematic Guide features captivating beasts and magical movie moments from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Genres: Fantasy, Harry Potter, Middle Grade, Childrens

64 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2016

Reviews

[Kerri · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, quick read. The real highlights are the pictures, stills from the movie, that really allow you to study some of the more intricate details to the creatures and their environments.

[Anniek · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun, quick read that combines beautiful pictures and fun facts about the fantastic beasts. It is mainly aimed at children, so it also provides a fun, short summary of the movies storyline where the beasts are involved, giving it almost a comic book feel at times.

[Therese Sedin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Snabb läsning, fina bilder så man hann att titta på de olika djuren i lugn och ro.

[anita_2213_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think it’s a very good book and it does say everything about the fantastic beasts.

[RumBelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is aimed at a younger audience, but adults that love Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts film will truly enjoy it. This is a guide to not only Newt and his magical case, but also each of the creatures seen in the film. We learn about what is inside the magical portion of Newt's case, how that helps him in his work as a mazizoologist, and some about the habitats he creates for the creatures. What is really fascinating though, is the description of the characteristics and habits of each creature. The Occamy, Thunderbird and Demigause were my favorites. The photographs and art were very well done and enhanced the text in the best way.

[Domini Phillips-Perkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

These beasts are more than fantastic!

Super cute, quick read that compiles all of the highlighted beasts from the Fantastic Beasts and where to find them.
Perfect for younger fans of the series as it has tons of pictures to accompany the beasts descriptions. The book also allows a deeper look into Newt's case as well.
Recommend to those who love the movie or fans of Harry Potter.

[KA · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I try to live like a beast... They don't fear the end. They concentrate on living.” — Newt Scamander

[Hilary "Fox" · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an adorable children's book companion to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The book explains what it is a Magizoologist does, and essentially serves as a child's introduction into the world of animal rescue and rehabilitation. Throughout the book there are nods to work that real people do in conservation, and how Newt's work mirrors that. It's a sweet thing that I greatly appreciate, and I could easily see it sparking kid's interests in being able to do Newt's work in the world around them.

After the introduction to Newt's job, tools, and character the book is divided up by focusing on each beast that appears in the movie. The beasts are described, along with pictures of them, and occasionally a little quote or two from the film about them. The book is absolutely darling, and likely far more accessible than the full Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them when it comes to the intended audience.

All in all? This is a book I would've devoured over and over as a kid, and it was a delight to read as an adult. Quite the fun little addition to any enthusiasts library. I'd love to gift it to any especially young children in my life, as a small explanation of the work I do - well, a more fantastical one. But aren't hedgehogs fantastic in their own prickly way?

[Abi · Rating 3 out of 5]

En este libro hacemos un recorrido por todo lo que rodea a los animales fantásticos: Newt y porqué hace lo que hace, su maleta con todo su material y, por último pero más importante, los animales que aparecen en la película.
Es un libro muy cortito, bastante entretenido y que cuenta cosas que quizás uno pasa de largo al verla en imágenes tan rápidas (? Nos dan nombre, foto, dagos y curiosidades de todos los animales que formaron parte de la 1ra película.
¡Vivo por y para el Niffler y Pickett! Niffler porque es el socio criminal ideal(? y Pickett porque no da más de tiernooo jajaja

[Lupe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Que buena idea tuvieron los de Warner al hacer un bestiario de todos los animales de la peli para los nerds como yo que disfrutamos sabiendo datos randoms, como el hecho de que Pickeett se encariñó con Newt después de tener que viajar en su bolsillo para curarse de una gripe.

Un libro con ilustraciones y datos de todos los animales fantásticos presentes en la maleta de Newt, excelente

[Tia Garrigues · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable picture-filled read perfect for adult fans to share with their children.

[Meghan Szady · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a simplified version of the Fantastic Beasts book. It just gave descriptions about different creatures. It is aimed at younger children.

[Ivan Labombarbe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great little book for the movie.

[thekwinrudi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The guide gives a general overview of the magical creatures. They don't seem as scary anymore once you read about them. I want a Niffler for myself, though

[Paolo Aguas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally this is a good intro to the world of Fantastic beats in terms of really getting to know each beast that appears in the film and you get to know Newt a bit better as well

[Erin Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good but very short. I’d have loved to have more information for each creature. It was a quick and simple read, though. Easy for young kids I would think.

[Keshia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the detailed illustrations!