Once upon a time, in a land so grand,
There lived a wizard with a wand in his hand.
He wore a cloak of the darkest hue,
And his hat was tall and pointy too.

His castle was full of an intricate maze,
With secret doors and hidden ways.
It was a place where subterfuge reigned,
And many secrets were contained.

The wizard had a minion, a tiny elf,
Who did his bidding with great stealth.
He scurried around with an unperturbed grace,
As the wizard ruled with an iron face.

One day, the wizard had a plan,
To create a potion so grand.
It would be an extravagant brew,
With power to freeze things through and through.

But something about it was unnerving,
As the ingredients started congealing.
The potion began to disintegrate,
And the wizard realized it was too late.

He was glad his elf was by his side,
As they worked together to turn the tide.
They added a dash of fairy dust,
And the potion came alive with a mighty gust.

From that day on, the wizard learned,
To be careful with what he churned.
And his elf knew that no matter what,
He would always have his wizard's back.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about "The Wizard's Misadventure: A Tale of Subterfuge and Magic":

1. What were some of the challenges the wizard faced when creating his potion?
2. How did the wizard and his elf work together to overcome the mishap?
3. Why is it important to be careful when doing magic?
4. What was your favorite part of the story and why?
5. Do you think the wizard and his elf make a good team? Why or why not?