The Wheel of the Year: An Interactive Guide to Ancient Nature-Based Holidays and Customs is perfect for families and educators seeking to connect children with seasonal celebrations and nature-based traditions through beautiful, interactive learning experiences. This New York Times bestselling and Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2023 features stunning illustrations and hands-on activities that teach young readers about ancient holidays, seasonal turning points, and the magic of honoring nature's cycles through crafts, rituals, and seasonal celebrations. Whether you're exploring winter and summer solstices, spring and fall equinoxes, or festivals of seeding and harvesting, this book is ideal for homeschool nature studies, family seasonal activities, and introducing children to the beauty and wisdom of ancient traditions through art, poetry, and myth.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive interactive guide featuring eight seasonal "spokes" covering solstices, equinoxes, and harvest festivals with cultural overviews, sensory scavenger hunts, and seasonal altar creation using natural objects
- Hands-on activities including themed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes that blend nature connection with art, poetry, and myth for immersive seasonal learning experiences
- New York Times bestseller and Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2023 winner, praised as "immaculate" by Kirkus with starred review for its beautiful integration of ancient wisdom and modern accessibility
Perfect for:
- Families and nature-based educators seeking interactive resources for teaching children about seasonal celebrations, ancient traditions, and nature connection through hands-on activities
- Parents and caregivers wanting to create meaningful family traditions around seasonal holidays, nature observation, and cultural learning through crafts, rituals, and seasonal awareness
- Book collectors and gift-givers looking for award-winning, beautifully illustrated books that combine education with creativity and help kids connect with natural cycles and ancient wisdom
The Wheel of the Year: An Interactive Guide to Ancient Nature-Based Holidays and Customs is perfect for families and educators seeking to connect children with seasonal celebrations and nature-based traditions through beautiful, interactive learning experiences. This New York Times bestselling and Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2023 features stunning illustrations and hands-on activities that teach young readers about ancient holidays, seasonal turning points, and the magic of honoring nature's cycles through crafts, rituals, and seasonal celebrations. Whether you're exploring winter and summer solstices, spring and fall equinoxes, or festivals of seeding and harvesting, this book is ideal for homeschool nature studies, family seasonal activities, and introducing children to the beauty and wisdom of ancient traditions through art, poetry, and myth.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive interactive guide featuring eight seasonal "spokes" covering solstices, equinoxes, and harvest festivals with cultural overviews, sensory scavenger hunts, and seasonal altar creation using natural objects
- Hands-on activities including themed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes that blend nature connection with art, poetry, and myth for immersive seasonal learning experiences
- New York Times bestseller and Kirkus Best Middle Grade Book of 2023 winner, praised as "immaculate" by Kirkus with starred review for its beautiful integration of ancient wisdom and modern accessibility
Perfect for:
- Families and nature-based educators seeking interactive resources for teaching children about seasonal celebrations, ancient traditions, and nature connection through hands-on activities
- Parents and caregivers wanting to create meaningful family traditions around seasonal holidays, nature observation, and cultural learning through crafts, rituals, and seasonal awareness
- Book collectors and gift-givers looking for award-winning, beautifully illustrated books that combine education with creativity and help kids connect with natural cycles and ancient wisdom