The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year
Andrews McMeel Publishing

The Wheel of the Year

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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!

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND KIRKUS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF 2023

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

Fiona Cook and Jessica Roux

Size

8.4 x 10.2 inches

Format

Hardbound

Pages

256

Fiona Cook

Fiona Cook is the New York Times bestselling author of The Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Rhythms. She is a mother, friend, gardener, visual artist, and union home health care worker living in Chicago. In 2018, she designed a deck of Lenormand cards for divination, and her book of poetry, Conspire, which is a word that means to breathe together, was published by the EGG Gallery and Press. In 2020, she released Turn It on Its Head, a collection of illustrated riddles. Fiona is inspired by the magic, mystery, and mischief of our planet Earth and draws on that relationship in her work.

Jessica Roux

Jessica Roux is a Nashville-based freelance illustrator and plant and animal enthusiast. She loves exploring in her backyard and being surrounded by an abundance of nature. Using subdued colors and rhythmic shapes, she renders flora, fauna, food, and many other things with intricate detail reminiscent of old-world beauty.

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