Illustrator: Jane Dyer
Series: none
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
This is the story of a little girl who goes for a walk at night on Hallow's Eve and comes across a boy faerie. She tours his world and then he comes back and tours hers. They want to stay together but neither can live in the other's world for very long so they must part, but they visit often.
The illustrations are beautiful paintings and the book is written poetically:
"She looked around the faerie hall
Beneath the hollow hill,
And all the glamour round her spun
To bend her to his will."
This is a very beautiful book I would like to own someday.
October 10, 2007
August 20, 2007
Witch Twins by Adele Griffin
Illustrator: Jaqueline Rogers
Series: none
Publisher: Hyperion Books for children
Witch Twins is the story of twin sisters Claire and Luna who are witches. Their Grandmother is a 5-star witch while the girls haven't even reached 1-star yet. Their father is getting remarried to a woman neither of the girls likes. What can they do to stop it
This book is recommended for ages 7-10 and I can certainly see why kids (mostly girls) in that age group would like this book. It sounds like it was written by a child in that the author captured what tween girls sound and act like. The story was fun to read.
Although witches in this book are different from witches in real life, I still recommend it. Just explain to your child or better yet, have them explain to you what the similarities and differences are.
Series: none
Publisher: Hyperion Books for children
Witch Twins is the story of twin sisters Claire and Luna who are witches. Their Grandmother is a 5-star witch while the girls haven't even reached 1-star yet. Their father is getting remarried to a woman neither of the girls likes. What can they do to stop it
This book is recommended for ages 7-10 and I can certainly see why kids (mostly girls) in that age group would like this book. It sounds like it was written by a child in that the author captured what tween girls sound and act like. The story was fun to read.
Although witches in this book are different from witches in real life, I still recommend it. Just explain to your child or better yet, have them explain to you what the similarities and differences are.
A Child's Good Morning Book by Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrator: Jean Charlot
Series: none
Publisher: HarperCollins
This is a little book for 1-3. It's a great book to read in the morning before you start your day. It talks about waking up the sun, the birds and squirrels, the bugs and finally at the end, the children. It's great because it reminds us of how all nature is up and around everyday even if we can't see them ourselves (especially those of us who live in cities.) It's like a kid's morning prayer.
Series: none
Publisher: HarperCollins
This is a little book for 1-3. It's a great book to read in the morning before you start your day. It talks about waking up the sun, the birds and squirrels, the bugs and finally at the end, the children. It's great because it reminds us of how all nature is up and around everyday even if we can't see them ourselves (especially those of us who live in cities.) It's like a kid's morning prayer.
February 15, 2007
The Spring Equinox by Ellen Jackson
Illustrator: Jan Davey Ellis
Series: None but she wrote books for the Autumn Equinox and both solstices
Publisher: The Millbrook Press
Another great seasons book from Ellen Jackson. Her books are awesome because they teach about the customs, beliefs and practices of the season all over the world, both past and present that have contributed to our celebrations now.
Included are customs from: Mexico, Mayans, Rome, Europe, Native Americans, Russia, Jews (Passover), Iranians (No Ruz), Indians (Holi), Christians (Easter), Africaans and Earth Day.
Near the end is a story about Eostre or Ostara, the Goddess of the Dawn and Springtime and how the customs of Easter came to be. Following that are some activities to do with your kids like crafts and snacks.
An awesome book!
Series: None but she wrote books for the Autumn Equinox and both solstices
Publisher: The Millbrook Press
Another great seasons book from Ellen Jackson. Her books are awesome because they teach about the customs, beliefs and practices of the season all over the world, both past and present that have contributed to our celebrations now.
Included are customs from: Mexico, Mayans, Rome, Europe, Native Americans, Russia, Jews (Passover), Iranians (No Ruz), Indians (Holi), Christians (Easter), Africaans and Earth Day.
Near the end is a story about Eostre or Ostara, the Goddess of the Dawn and Springtime and how the customs of Easter came to be. Following that are some activities to do with your kids like crafts and snacks.
An awesome book!
The Summer Solstice by Ellen Jackson
Illustrator: Jan Davey Ellis
Series: None but she has books for the Winter Solstice and both Equinoxes.
Publisher: The Millbrook Press
This is by far the best book describing the Solstice I have found yet. Jackson covers all the celebrations and beliefs from around the world that contribute to the Solstice Celebrations today.
Covered in this book is Lithuanian Villagers, North and South Americans, Europeans, Native American Tribes, Ancient Egyptians, Christians, Bohemians, Swaziland, Scandinavia, Sweden, USA and Canada's beliefs and customs. Also the science known behind the sun.
Near the end is a Summer Solstice Story: How Summer Came to the Island People, followed by activities to do with your children like crafts and snacks.
This is an awesome book.
Series: None but she has books for the Winter Solstice and both Equinoxes.
Publisher: The Millbrook Press
This is by far the best book describing the Solstice I have found yet. Jackson covers all the celebrations and beliefs from around the world that contribute to the Solstice Celebrations today.
Covered in this book is Lithuanian Villagers, North and South Americans, Europeans, Native American Tribes, Ancient Egyptians, Christians, Bohemians, Swaziland, Scandinavia, Sweden, USA and Canada's beliefs and customs. Also the science known behind the sun.
Near the end is a Summer Solstice Story: How Summer Came to the Island People, followed by activities to do with your children like crafts and snacks.
This is an awesome book.
Earth Mother by Ellen Jackson
Illustrator: Leo & Diane Dillon
Series: None
Publisher: Walker & Company
This book was not written by a Pagan but it could have been. It is an awesome book about Mother Earth (who is depicted as an African American woman in a colourful robe) walking throughout the land helping the earth to do what it always does. Examples:
A quote from the inside cover (which explains the idea better than me):
Series: None
Publisher: Walker & Company
This book was not written by a Pagan but it could have been. It is an awesome book about Mother Earth (who is depicted as an African American woman in a colourful robe) walking throughout the land helping the earth to do what it always does. Examples:
"Earth Mother gave the beetles shiny jackets,"Along the way, she meets Man, Frog and Mosquito.
"She filled the water holes
and sharpened the thornbushes,"
"She spread spiderweb laces on the grass,"
and other such things.
A quote from the inside cover (which explains the idea better than me):
" As she meets Man, Frog and Mosquito, they each thank her for nature's bountyThis is an awesome book that I recommend to own for every Pagan family who believes/honours a Mother Goddess. The Illustrations are beautiful and the text simple yet inspiring.
yet can't help but give her advice about making their lives better.
Everyone has an opinion, it seems, and Earth Mother is amused when it becomes
clear that the circle of life is not without a healthy does of cosmic humor."
Zenda: A New Dimension by Ken Petti and John Amodeo
Illustrator: None - novel
Series: Zenda see here for books in order
Publisher: Grosset and Dunlap
The second book in the series. Another great novel about a girl living on the planet Azureblue and her quest to find the pieces of her gazing ball. This time Zenda enters a different dimension to learn her lessons and find her musings.
See Zenda and the Gazing Ball for more general book information on this series.
Series: Zenda see here for books in order
Publisher: Grosset and Dunlap
The second book in the series. Another great novel about a girl living on the planet Azureblue and her quest to find the pieces of her gazing ball. This time Zenda enters a different dimension to learn her lessons and find her musings.
See Zenda and the Gazing Ball for more general book information on this series.
January 30, 2007
Zenda and the Gazing Ball by Ken Petti and John Amodeo
Also Written with Cassandra Westwood
Illustrator: None
Series: Zenda see here for books in order
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
This is a novel about a girl who lives on planet Azureblue. Here, all children receive a gazing ball when they are born but it is locked away till they are 121/2. Then they have a special ceremony where they are presented with their balls. They keep it with them for the next 6 months and it gives them 13 musings. After each they must study and learn from it. They have to do with who the children are and who they will become. On the day they turn 13 they will have received all musings and will also receive their magical gift. Everyone on Azureblue has a gift.
Zenda learns a valuable lesson in this book about impatience. A good book for girls who are interested in all things magical and those who need to learn to be more patient.
Illustrator: None
Series: Zenda see here for books in order
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
This is a novel about a girl who lives on planet Azureblue. Here, all children receive a gazing ball when they are born but it is locked away till they are 121/2. Then they have a special ceremony where they are presented with their balls. They keep it with them for the next 6 months and it gives them 13 musings. After each they must study and learn from it. They have to do with who the children are and who they will become. On the day they turn 13 they will have received all musings and will also receive their magical gift. Everyone on Azureblue has a gift.
Zenda learns a valuable lesson in this book about impatience. A good book for girls who are interested in all things magical and those who need to learn to be more patient.
January 29, 2007
Bigger by Daniel Kirk
Illustrator: Julia Gorton (designer)
Series: none
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons 1998
This is a great book for those who are not afraid to teach their children that they come from the mother's womb. A boy tells how he began growing in his mother's womb and just kept growing after he came out. He tells the ways he could tell he was growing (such as reaching a doorknob or outgrowing clothes) and what he learned as he grew. The text is white on a black page and the illustrations are a little cartoonish.
Series: none
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons 1998
This is a great book for those who are not afraid to teach their children that they come from the mother's womb. A boy tells how he began growing in his mother's womb and just kept growing after he came out. He tells the ways he could tell he was growing (such as reaching a doorknob or outgrowing clothes) and what he learned as he grew. The text is white on a black page and the illustrations are a little cartoonish.
Fia & The Imp by Lauren Mills & Dennis Nolan
Illustrator: Lauren Mills & Dennis Nolan
Series: None, but companion volume to Fairy Wings by Lauren Mills and Dennis Nolan
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
A beautiful Fairy story about a wingless fairy who cares for others before herself. When she tries to save her woodkin friends her character is tested by an imp.
It is a longer story, with 29 pages (81/2 X 11) each with about half a page of text. It's at least a 15 minute read. The illustrations are gorgeous, originally painted with watercolours.
Besides being a cute introduction to fairies, the moral of the story is to love who you are and not to try to be different than you are.
Series: None, but companion volume to Fairy Wings by Lauren Mills and Dennis Nolan
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
A beautiful Fairy story about a wingless fairy who cares for others before herself. When she tries to save her woodkin friends her character is tested by an imp.
It is a longer story, with 29 pages (81/2 X 11) each with about half a page of text. It's at least a 15 minute read. The illustrations are gorgeous, originally painted with watercolours.
Besides being a cute introduction to fairies, the moral of the story is to love who you are and not to try to be different than you are.
Let's Take Care of the Earth by Rozanne Lanczak Williams
Illustrator: Neena Chawla
Series: Learn to Read - Read to Learn Science Series
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press 1994
Written as very simple poetry, this book reminds us to take care of the different parts of the world and that animals live in all them. It's a short book with big letters as it is early reader book. The back of the book shows the rest of the series and they are all good for homeschoolers and those who want to promote care of the earth.
Series: Learn to Read - Read to Learn Science Series
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press 1994
Written as very simple poetry, this book reminds us to take care of the different parts of the world and that animals live in all them. It's a short book with big letters as it is early reader book. The back of the book shows the rest of the series and they are all good for homeschoolers and those who want to promote care of the earth.
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