The Magical Wheel of the Year

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 Gaias 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.