The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2006)

Author and Illustrator:

Mary Jane Begin

Publisher:

Little Brown and Company

Ages 3–8

From its origins in ancient Greece to its more recent incarnation in Disney’s Fantasia, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice has captivated readers’ imaginations for generations. Now, Mary Jane Begin’s elegant prose and lavish illustrations give new meaning to the classic tale about a young girl who can’t help but wonder why she must spend her days cleaning and sweeping instead of practicing magic. Will she ever learn how to cast a spell? The sorcerer had taught her that there are some things we must do for ourselves. And so the apprentice, taking matters into her own hands, beckons a broom to come to life and do her chores-until the broom’s power is more than the girl can bear. Ultimately, she finds that passion and hard work, tempered by patience and discipline, can help make dreams come true.