Introducing
Magical Story Books for Magical Children
Harry Potter is Fictional...But There Could be a Pagan/Witch Family Next Door:
Teaching diversity is hard enough when children have some familiarity with the cultures: Islam or Judaism, for instance.
But what resources are available for teaching about Paganism & Witchcraft? And can one child's experience of being different as a Pagan apply universally to studying other kinds of difference?
While Harry Potter made the idea of magic a common dinner-table topic, the J. K. Rowling version of witchcraft has essentially nothing in common with modern Paganism: a religion based on teachings stretching back thousands of years, venerating nature and the earth itself.
Yet, many British students live next door to practicing Pagan families, whether they know it or not. And many Pagan children feel very isolated in classrooms dominated by Christians; they may not even know any other Pagans at their school.
Rabbit Song by W Lyon Martin
Trickster comes a-calling, To find a totem here—
In the time before time, Trickster searches among all the animals for a teacher of man.
Trickster at last settles on the humble and unimposing Rabbit with his companions, Coyote, Raven and Crow as the very beasts to teach the Way of Laughter.
As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey of warmth and humor full of visual delights and details reminiscent of the worldwide Trickster tales which sparked the story’s inspiration.
Trudy Herring’s imaginative story, S.J. Tucker’s lyrical ballad complemented by W. Lyon Martin’s lively illustration creates a book young and old readers will delight in for years to come.
Price:£15.95 inc p & P UK) only Ages 4-8 Library Binding: 32 pages
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Watchers by W. Lyon Martin
Who's hiding in corners and watching in the dark?
A trap is set and our hero receives a big surprise when the watchers are finally captured.
A bouncing bedtime tale your kids are sure to request again and again even after they know the secret.
W. Lyon Martin's new illustrated children's book Watchers is a charming bedtime story for anyone who believes in a little magic and wants to share some fairy dust with their children.
The story, based upon her friend Kelley's childhood nighttime prayer, is a wonderful affirmation of protection and love by residents of the magical world. It addresses the issue of children's bedtime anxiety in a positive and comforting way, with a reassuring message at the end.
Price:£15.95 inc p & P UK) only Ages 4-8 Library Binding: 32 pages
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Aidan's First Full Moon Circle
e by W. Lyon Martin
Aidan and his parents have been solitary witches for as long as he can remember.
At the rising of the Harvest Moon, his family is invited to a local coven's Full Moon Esbat celebration.
Aidan is jittery about joining a Circle full of strangers.
While he is enjoying himself around the bonfire, the High Priestess and his mother cook up a plan to get him involved in the Harvest Moon ritual.
Aidan learns he is an important member of the Pagan community.
An enchanting, fictional tale of a Wiccan nighttime gathering, Aidan's First Full Moon Circle will engage young readers with magical images while introducing some coven ritual basics.
Price:£15.95 inc p & P UK) only Ages 4-8 Library Binding: 32 pages
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An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child by W. LyonMartin
Take a joyful romp with Rabbit around the Wheel of the Year as she learns about herself and her Pagan Ways.
An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child is lavishly illustrated with original watercolor paintings.
Written for the school-aged child, whether they are being raised Pagan or just are curious about a Pagan friend or relative's religious Path, this book explains in a clear and gentle voice just what a Pagan is, what a Pagan believes and how a Pagan celebrates throughout the year.
Price:£15.95 inc p & P UK) only Ages 4-8 Library Binding: 32 pages
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