Wheel of the Year
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND KIRKUS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF 2023
"This book is, in a word, immaculate." Kirkus (Starred Review)
A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. Through themed meditations, crafts, and rituals, young readers can learn about old and new ways of honoring the seasons--and create their own!
Blending nature connection with art, poetry, and myth, The Wheel of the Year conveys the magic and beauty of ancient traditions and encourages young family members to notice, care for, and celebrate the natural world around them.
Each "spoke" in The Wheel of the Year marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within each section, enjoy:
A thoughtful reference and gift book, geared toward younger readers but enjoyable for those of all ages seeking a deeper connection to nature's traditions.
Wheel of the Year
By Fiona Cook
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"This book is, in a word, immaculate." Kirkus (Starred Review)
A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. Through themed meditations, crafts, and rituals, young readers can learn about old and new ways of honoring the seasons--and create their own!
Blending nature connection with art, poetry, and myth, The Wheel of the Year conveys the magic and beauty of ancient traditions and encourages young family members to notice, care for, and celebrate the natural world around them.
Each "spoke" in The Wheel of the Year marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within each section, enjoy:
- An overview of the holiday and its significance in cultures around the world
- A sensory scavenger hunt for sights, sounds, and smells the season
- Ideas for a seasonal altar using objects from nature
- Themed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes
A thoughtful reference and gift book, geared toward younger readers but enjoyable for those of all ages seeking a deeper connection to nature's traditions.
ISBN
9781524874803
Pages
256 pages
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published
Jan 1, 2023
Language
en
Cover type
Hardcover
Book details
- Authors
- Fiona Cook
- ISBN
- 9781524874803
- Publisher
- Andrews McMeel Publishing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Published
- Jan 1, 2023
- Publication year
- 2023
- Pages
- 256
- Dimensions
- 10.25 in × 0.98 in × 8.25 in
- Language
- en
- Categories
- Juvenile NonfictionConceptsSeasonsHolidays & CelebrationsOther, Non-ReligiousReferenceAlmanacsReligionScience & NatureSocial ScienceFolklore & Mythology