The Wheel of the Year
An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Rhythms
Andrews McMeel Publishing · Print & ebook · October 24, 2023
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND KIRKUS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF 2023 “This book is, in a word, immaculate.”—Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs.
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- Who it’s for
- A gentle guide to seasonal traditions, pairing nature noticing with art, poetry, myth, and hands-on customs.
- Themes
- Nature-based seasonal traditions, Seasonal crafts and rituals, Connecting with the natural world
- Genres
- Seasons, Holidays & Celebrations, Myths & Folklore
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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 Reviews (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!
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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. A thoughtful reference and gift book suitable for either leisure reading or homeschooling, it is geared toward younger readers but enjoyable for those of all ages seeking a deeper connection to nature’s traditions. 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
Seasonal Attention
A gentle guide to seasonal traditions, pairing nature noticing with art, poetry, myth, and hands-on customs.
Come here for
- Follow solstices, equinoxes, and the festivals between them.
- Explore nature-based customs from cultures around the world.
Expect
- Illustrations, seasonal scavenger hunts, crafts, rituals, games, and recipes.
- A mix of reference reading and invitations to notice the natural world.
Where it sits
| Seasons | 42% |
|---|---|
| Myths & Folklore | 41% |
| Holidays & Celebrations | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Nonreligious Holidays
- Encyclopedias
- Myths & Folklore
- Authors
- Fiona Cook
- Publisher
- Andrews McMeel Publishing
- Published
- October 24, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Nature-based seasonal traditions · Seasonal crafts and rituals · Connecting with the natural world
- Reading lane
- Nonreligious Holidays