Join sisters Selene and Gaia on a magical journey through the Wheel of the Year from Samhain to Beltane.
With a pinch of magic and stunning full-page illustrations, this story will introduce young children to the 8 festivals throughout the year, getting them excited about nature, animals and celebrations. Young readers will follow the sisters through the 4 seasons as they meet a parade of wonderful animals, discover beautiful plants, eat delicious festival food and take part in exciting seasonal traditions.
After following Selene and Gaia’s journey, there are 40 easy-to-do, fun activities and rituals to help families celebrate each event on the wheel, as well as factual information about each event. Activities include:
Samhain: draw ghosts on fallen leaves or carve a pumpkin
Yule: decorate a Yule log or make Spiced Apple Juice
Imbolc: make a grain doll or bake Irish Bread
Ostara: make a wish tree or decorate eggs
Beltane: create paper flowers or make a ribbon magic wand
Litha: make lavender bouquets or trace shadows
Lughnasadh: make a gratitude jar or pick the first blackberries of the season
Mabon: bake a pie or create leaf prints
This book is the perfect way to teach children about pagan faiths and to help them discover the magic of the seasons.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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