Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Rhythms

Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Rhythms"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 seasonsand create their own! 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

"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!

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 of the season
• Ideas for a seasonal altar using objects from nature
• Themed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes

Blending nature connection with art, poetry, and myth, The Wheel of the Year conveys the magic and beauty of ancient traditions and encourages young readers (adults too!) to notice, care for, and celebrate the natural world around them.

Hardcover, ages 7+

Written by Chicago-based author Fiona Cook.