Magical Museum: Ancient Egypt - by Stepanka Sekaninova (Hardcover)

About the Book

"With its interactive story and captivating illustrations, it seamlessly introduces kids ages 6-9 to the wonders of Ancient Egypt, cultivating a love for history and exploration, sparking kids' imaginations, and prompting them to be active participants in their own education."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

When a magical scarab awakens a museum exhibit, a mummified cat leads kids on an enchanting adventure, teaching them about Ancient Egyptian history, life, and culture.

Prepare to be transported deep into the mesmerizing heart of Ancient Egypt. As you open the book's pages, you unwittingly awaken a mystical scarab, setting in motion a thrilling adventure back through history. Join a mummified cat on a quest to capture the scarab and restore normality to the museum. In their chase through the museum's various rooms, the scarab breathes life into ancient exhibits, immersing readers in the rich tapestry of Ancient Egyptian culture and daily life.

Magical Museum: Ancient Egypt strikes just the right balance between learning and entertainment, making it the ideal choice for parents and educators seeking to inspire young minds by making education fun. With its interactive story and captivating illustrations, it seamlessly introduces kids ages 6-9 to the wonders of Ancient Egypt, cultivating a love for history and exploration, sparking kids' imaginations, and prompting them to be active participants in their own education.

Review Quotes

Selected for CBC's Summer Showcase 2024: Imagination Celebration

"I would have adored this as a child, and certainly would have read and reread this book. The illustrations are very helpful, and do a good job of showing what the artifacts looked like, as well as the settings in which they were found and used. There are funny touches, like the mummified cat and the rats, who show up in unusual places, but in general, there is a real effort to replicate the museum setting and to use the illustrations in an informative way." --Karen Yingling, YA Books Central

"Magical Museum could prove an excellent source for a research paper for an older child or for an adult to read to a younger child with a real passion for Ancient Egypt. The illustrations are well drawn and visually interesting. For the right child, this book could prove very interesting." --Anne Peters, Chicago Book Review

"Kids will love that different characters from King Tut, a mummy cat, and a mouse relay information in dialogue bubbles. Fun!" --Imagination Soup Blog

"I loved this fun story and so did my children. It made learning so much fun. It was written in a creative and exciting way that captivates us. The story was easy to follow and understand. The bright and colorful illustrations really bring out the magic of this little adventure. We can't wait to add this to our home library. Enjoy this little adventure with your family." --Katie W., NetGalley-Reviewer

"I adored how appealing the images and story made this book. I find it hard to find fun educational books that younger children are drawn to, but this one fits the bill." --NetGalley-Educator

About the Author

Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and an editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.

Jakub Cenkl is a Czech illustrator. After enrolling in an Electrical Engineering and Computer Science program, he soon found it wasn't for him and transferred to a teacher-training program in art education. There, he discovered his passion for graphic design and began to learn it in his spare time. When he's not in front of his computer, he enjoys running in the hills to clear his head.