Books for Pagan Children: Preschool (O-P)

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It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is a confirmed Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists. If you know an author is Pagan, but they aren't marked as such, send me a message and I will correct it.

• Olympians: Great Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece by Leonard Everett Fisher (Myths)
  
  Have you ever thought ancient culture was boring? I'm sure we all have. Do you want to learn something without the threat off falling asleep? If so pick up The Olympians: Great Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece, By Leonard Everett Fisher. You can learn about the 12 most important gods and goddesses of ancient Greece in an interesting way.

• Our Apple Tree by Gorel Kristina Naslund (Fantasy)
  
  Here's a whimsical and very useful look at the life cycle of the apple tree. With two helpful tree sprites as guides, readers travel from spring, when the apple tree blossoms, through summer, when the fruit grows, to fall and the harvest. Along the way, you'll learn about the life of the tree and the animals that visit - from insects that pollinate the flowers to deer that eat the fallen fruit.

• Pagan Nursery Rhymes for Kids by Lisa Emerson (Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  A collection of 20 earth-centered nursery rhymes and poems for young children to adore.

• Pagan Stories For Children by Shanddaramon (Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  These stories are designed to be entertaining and fun while also helping children learn basic Pagan concepts about the unity and sacredness of life; the meanings of the Solstices, Equinoxes, and Cross-Quarter days; and how to live together in a diverse and peaceful community.

• Possum's Harvest Moon by Anne Hunter (Fantasy)
  
  Colorful Cover. Each page has colorful illustration. Easy to read large double-spaced lettering.

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Books for Pagan Children: Elementary (I-L)

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It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is a confirmed Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists. If you know an author is Pagan, but they aren't marked as such, send me a message and I will correct it.

• I'm in Charge of Celebrations by Byrd Baylor (Non-Fiction)
  
  Byrd Baylor's text captures and shares some of the special experiences in the Southwest desert country that have inaugurated her private celebrations.

• Iduna and the Magic Apples by Marianna Mayer (Myths)
  
  The evil giant Thiassi vows to capture Iduna and her magic apples which give the gods on Valhalla everlasting life.

• Knight's Castle by Edward Eager (Fantasy)
  
  If the old toy soldier hadn’t come to life, Roger would never have discovered the magic. And that would never have happened if he and his sister, Ann, hadn’t been sent to stay with their bossy cousins for the summer. And that wouldn’t have happened at all if their father hadn’t gotten sick and gone into the hospital. But all of that did happen, and now Roger, his sister, and their cousins find themselves in a bygone world of chivalry and knighthood, of Robin Hood and Ivanhoe. In this knightly realm they can make a difference, and perhaps even save the person they most need to save, if only they are smart and brave enough, if only they are true to their hearts.

• Lady of Ten Thousand Names, The: Goddess Stories from Many Cultures by Burleigh Muten (Myths)
  
  Drawing from traditional tales and sacred texts worldwide, Burleigh Muten presents eight brave and powerful goddesses who struggle with their own unique set of challenges as they strive to assert their independence and authority. This is an experience to share and to treasure.

• Legends of Earth, Air, Fire and Water by Eric Hadley (Myths)
  
  A reprint of this collection of legends, first published in 1985, illustrated throughout in colour.

• Legends of the Sun and Moon by Eric Hadley (Myths)
  
  Twelve traditional tales about the sun and the moon from a variety of cultures.

• Little Witch Goes to School by Deborah Hautzig (Fiction)
  
  Little Witch wants to go to school just like her friends, but her mother thinks she should stay home and learn from her witchy aunts. Mother Witch finally agrees to let Little Witch go, but only if she promises to be very, very bad. It's a wild ride on a broomstick that kids won't soon forget! The third book in the popular Little Witch series, Little Witch Goes to School has all the mixed-up magic and quirky humor kids have come to love in the first two books.

• Little Witch Learns to Read by Deborah Hautzig (Fiction)
  
  Guess who’s learning to read? Little Witch is—and she loves it. But Mother Witch won’t allow nice books about princesses and princes in the house! Little Witch resorts to using invisibility spells and staying up late to read, but it’s starting to wear her out. When the Witch family finally discovers Little Witch’s secret reading habit, she has one last trick to change their minds about books!

• Little Witch's Big Night by Deborah Hautzig (Fiction)
  
  Forced to stay at home on Halloween because she's been too good, Little Witch gives three trick-or-treaters high-flying broomstick rides.

• Longest Day, The: Celebrating the Summer Solstice by Wendy Pfeffer (Non-Fiction)
  
  In this fourth and final book in the series about seasons, Wendy Pfeffer turns her attention to summer, when butterflies emerge from silky cocoons and daylight hours stretch longer and longer. With lyrical prose and vibrant illustrations, The Longest Day takes us on a journey through the history and science behind the summer solstice, with a focus on summer celebrations from various cultures around the world. Teachers and students alike will treasure the varied and accessible knowledge, and activities in the back let everyone in on the festivities.

• Lord of the Dance by Darla Hallmark (Activity) *PAGAN*
  
  The traditional words of Lord of the Dance, fully illustrated in colorable pictures by a noted fantasy illustrator. Designed especially for both adults and children to color.

• Ludo and the Star Horse by Mary Stewart (Fiction)
  
  A boy follows his horse on a journey through all the houses of the zodiac.

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Books for Pagan Children: Preschool (M)

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It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is a confirmed Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists. If you know an author is Pagan, but they aren't marked as such, send me a message and I will correct it.

• Matthew's Meadow by Corinne Demas Bliss (Fiction)
  
  Every year Matthew climbs the hill to his grandmother’s meadow. There, a red-tailed hawk teaches him to open his senses to the natural world. With poetic language and stunning pictures, this is an important fable for our times.

• Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney (Fantasy)
  
  Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication.

• Mother Earth by Nancy Luenn (Non-Fiction)
  
  This is a joyful celebration of our Mother Earth, provider of all we need. With lyrical words and softly lit watercolors, we are reminded we must us her gifts well, and return them with respect and love.

• Mother Earth and Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale by Sibylle von Olfers (Fantasy)
  
  The incredibly intricate and vivid illustrations in this book are details of a modern quilt inspired by Sibylle von Olfers' classic storybook Mother Earth and Her Children. This vibrant new translation, in turn inspired by the quilt, explores the changing of the seasons and delicately touches upon the circle of life. When Mother Earth calls her children to prepare for spring, the earthly children yawn and stretch before they busy themselves with beautification. They dust off the bumblebees, scrub the beetles, paint bright new coats on the ladybugs, and rouse the caterpillars from their cocoons. Bedecked with new blossoms, the children emerge from the earth and become spring flowers that frolic through the summer and autumn, until the leaves begin to fall and they return to Mother Earth, bringing the weary bugs and beetles back to their winter refuge.

• Mountain Dance by Thomas Locker (Non-Fiction)
  
  Listen. The earth seems still and quiet, but constantly, silently, it is moving and changing. Mountain Dance takes readers from summit to shore, and into the depths of the earth, exploring the geographic forces it takes to move, build, and wear away the great peaks and valleys of our planet. Thomas Locker's poetic text and exquisitely detailed paintings reveal fascinating details of geology in this beautiful and inspiring introduction to earth science.

• My First Little Workbook of Wicca by Velvet Rieth (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  Containing general educational exercises blended with basic Pagan concepts and symbols, this workbook presents a wonderful introduction to Wicca for young children. Originally produced as a teaching aide for her grandchildren, Reverend Rieth's textbook grew into a project, which was home produced in limited quantities and sold at Pagan festivals nationwide by only a handful of vendors--it very quickly became one of their best-selling items. Part grammar school primer and part coloring book, the activites within are designed for children to learn at their own pace without the need for direct supervision while still being fun and entertaining.

• My Mama Earth by Susan B. Katz (Fiction)
  
  Watch the wonder experienced by a small child journeying through the world and round the day taking in the many magnificent aspects of nature. This imaginative and lyrical picture book showcases the love between a mother and child, celebrating the ever-changing beauty of the natural world along the way.

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Books for Pagan Children: Preschool (K-L)

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It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is a confirmed Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists. If you know an author is Pagan, but they aren't marked as such, send me a message and I will correct it.

• Kid's Herb Book, A: For Children of All Ages by Lesley Tierra (Non-Fiction)
  
  Kids! Explore the mysterious world of herbs with this magical, herbal workbook: Make your own healing potions, secret remedies, magical salves, enchanted syrups and special healing remedies. Recipes, projects, delightful stories, chant herbal songs, color in pictures, activities, grow your own garden, create healing herbal preparations!

• Kingdom of the Sun: A Book of the Planets by Jacqueline Mitton (Non-Fiction)
  
  A child's introduction to the planets in our solar system, written by a lecturer on astronomy. Dr Jacqueline Mitton describes each planet, drawing on scientific information. She also discusses the gods that the planets are named after, and examines the relationships between the contemporary facts and the ancient myths. Punctuated by Christina Balit's illustrations, this volume draws on the ancients' fascination with the universe to offer an exploration of the planets.

• Ladybird's Remarkable Relaxation: How children (and frogs, dogs, flamingos and dragons) can use yoga relaxation to help deal with stress, grief, bullying and lack ofconfidence by Michael Chissick (Non-Fiction)
  
  This beautiful picture book teaches an effective yoga relaxation technique that can be used anywhere and anytime to deal with a problem. Little Ladybird flutters from big toe to knee to thumb and on-wards around the body, showing children how to focus their attention and calm their thoughts. Whether they feel stressed like Frog, or lack confidence like Dog, children will relate to the cast of delightful characters and learn that they too can use relaxation to cope with anxiety, bullying, or grief, and face their worries.

• Last Wild Witch, The: An Eco-Fable for Kids and Other Free Spirits by Starhawk (Fantasy) *PAGAN*
  
  The perfect town in the perfect world, introduced in the first pages of Starhawk’s The Last Wild Witch, could be Any Town, USA: rows of cookie-cutter houses, everyone governed by absolute rules-and kids who can sense that there’s something more out there than just being perfect. The tale, written in simple language with a rhythm that steadily grows as the story progresses, deals with many issues and questions of deep concern to both children and adults. It touches on the creation of rules, the necessity of some and the arbitrary nature of others, and the eternal difference in worldviews and perceptions between innocence (kids) and experience (adults).

• Let's Talk About Pagan Festivals by Siusaidh Ceanadach (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  This book is written for children between the ages of four and eight, it has nine chapters, one for each of the festivals and one for the Moon. There is a story, things to do and teacher/parents and guardian notes for each chapter. There are also simple prayers for children.

• Lilith Celebrates Lammas by Lorin Manderly (Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  Lilith Celebrates Lammas is the first of a series of children's picture books that celebrates the Witch's Sabbats and Esbats. In this story, young Lilith, along with her brother and sister, celebrates the Harvest festival of Lammas. She and her family spend the day honoring the God and Goddess, playing games, giving gifts, and enjoying their Festival Feast!

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Books for Pagan Children: Elementary (F-H)

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It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is a confirmed Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists. If you know an author is Pagan, but they aren't marked as such, send me a message and I will correct it.

• Fairyopolis: A Flower Fairy's Journal by Glen Bird (Fantasy)
  
  Do you believe in fairies? Protected and hidden by a society of Fairy lovers for over 80 years the secret fairy journal of Cicely Mary Barker is available for the first time ever to the public. Learn what really happened during that magical Summer of 1920 when Cicely Mary Barker discovered the secret world of the Flower Fairies.

• Fire Dreams (Magic Elements Quartet) by Mallory Loehr (Fiction)
  
  Fire Travel Directions, Part 1: With first light use copper, at daylight use gold, at moonlight use silver. This is the message the fire delivers to Sam, Polly, and Joe. But what exactly is fire travel, and where will it take them? Without fully understanding what they’re getting into, the three kids prepare to follow the glowing parchment’s instructions. But it’s always dangerous to play with fire, especially when it’s magic.

• Forbidden Door, The by Marilee Heyer (Fantasy)
  
  Having spent all her life in fabulous underground caves, Reena stumbles upon the Forbidden Door to Outside and discovers the terrible secret of the Okira, who had forced Reena's ancestors into the caves many years before.

• Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp (Non-Fiction)
  
  Giving Thanks is a special children's version of the Thanksgiving Address, a message of gratitude that originated with the Native people of upstate New York and Canada and that is still spoken at ceremonial gatherings held by the Iroquois, or Six Nations.

• Goddesses by Burleigh Muten (Myths)
  
  For many thousands of years, stories of goddesses have inspired women and girls from all over the world. Now, the strength and power of these divine women has been collected into one breathtaking volume, featuring fascinating descriptions by goddess expert Burleigh Muten of over one hundred of the world's most celebrated goddesses. With stunning classical artwork by Rebecca Guay, the entries and images in Goddesses come together to form a powerful mirror that illuminates the most radiant and complex aspects of womankind, helping to redefine what it is to be feminine.

• Green Boy by Susan Cooper (Fiction)
  
  Long Pond Cay, in the Bahamas, is a magical white-sand island, and twelve-year-old Trey and silent seven-year-old Lou love to visit its loneliness. But one day the magic becomes nightmare, and suddenly they are in another world, strident, polluted, and overcrowded -- where little Lou is hailed not as a mute Bahamian boy but as the mythic hero Lugh, born to bring terrible destruction and renewal. Carried betwween worlds in a zigzag adenture of mounting tension and danger, the children risk their lives not only to save the alien world, but to ward off a new, parallel threat to their beloved Long Pond Cay. The forces of myth and nature explode together in an amazing climax.

• Growing Up Pagan: A Workbook for Wiccan Families by Raine Hill (Activity) *PAGAN*
  
  Finally, a children's workbook designed for Pagan families! Rich, exciting stories to read together and discuss, as well as activities to reinforce lessons in a fun way. Chock-full of puzzles, games, mythology, beautiful illustrations, and Pagan symbols, this workbook teaches the basic Wiccan belief system. Let this be a family affair, with parents, older siblings, and young children taking part in a "something-for-everyone" Pagan experience. A teaching tool for Pagan families, or others wanting to teach their children diversity.

• Gwinna by Barbara Helen Berger (Fantasy)
  
  Longing for a child, the woodworker and his wife seek help from the Mother of Owls. She grants them a child, Gwinna, on the condition they send her back on her 12th birthday to fulfill the destiny her magic and hew wings hold in store for her. A lyrical tale of classic enchantment and unfrogettable beauty. Full-color illustrations.

• Half Magic by Edward Eager (Fantasy)
  
  Magic never happens, not really, Mark tells his sisters. But something strange is going on. Jane is sure it all started when they found the silver coin. It was in her pocket when she made a wish that half came true. Jane insists that all they have to do now is wish for twice as much as they want and they will get a full wish. What could possibly go wrong.

• Halloween Tree, The by Ray Bradbury (Fantasy)
  
  Eight costumed boys running to meet their friend Pipkin at the haunted house outside town encounter instead the huge and cadaverous Mr. Moundshroud. As Pipkin scrambles to join them, he is swept away by a dark Something, and Moundshroud leads the boys on the tail of a kite through time and space to search the past for their friend and the meaning of Halloween. After witnessing a funeral procession in ancient Egypt, cavemen discovering fire, Druid rites, the persecution of witches in the Dark Ages, and the gargoyles of Notre Dame, they catch up with the elusive Pipkin in the catacombs of Mexico, where each boy gives one year from the end of his life to save Pipkin's.

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Books for Pagan Children: Elementary (D-E)

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It can be difficult to find books for your Pagan children to read. You want books that teach them your values, and maybe something close to your beliefs and traditions.

I have compiled a list of good books by great authors. Many are outright Pagan. Some are Pagan in flavor or Pagan-friendly. I am noting when the author is a confirmed Pagan to encourage support of Pagan authors and artists. If you know an author is Pagan, but they aren't marked as such, send me a message and I will correct it.

• D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths by Ingri d'Aulaire (Myths)
  
  No education is complete without a large slice of Greek mythology. And there's no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the D'Aulaires' book. All the great gods and goddesses of ancient Greece are depicted in this big, beautiful classic, lovingly illustrated and skillfully told. Young readers will be dazzled by mighty Zeus, lord of the universe; stirred by elegant Athena, goddess of wisdom; intimidated by powerful Hera, queen of Olympus; and chilled by moody Poseidon, ruler of the sea. These often impetuous immortals flounce and frolic, get indiscreet, and get even. From petty squabbles to heroic deeds, their actions cover the range of godly--and mortal--personalities.

• D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths by Ingri d'Aulaire (Myths)
  
  The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.

• Dear Children of the Earth: A Letter from Home by Schim Schimmel (Non-Fiction)
  
  A tender lesson of sharing and protecting the Earth, enhanced with stunning artwork.

• Dragons by Darla Hallmark (Activity) *PAGAN*
  
  Twenty pages of fascinating dragons to color, by this noted fantasy illustrator. Each one is different, designed especially to appeal to the creative mind! Fun for children or grown-ups to color.

• Earth Child's Handbook, The - Book 1: Crafts and inspiration for the spiritual child by Brigid Ashwood (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  The Earth Child's Handbook is a primer, reference, craft and activity book series for families that follow Pagan, Wiccan and Earth Based spiritual paths. Designed to appeal to all age groups (and grown-ups too!), the books address common Pagan belief and practices, explaining the principles and traditions behind them.

• Earth Child's Handbook, The - Book 2: Crafts and inspiration for the spiritual child by Brigid Ashwood (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  The Earth Child's Handbook is a primer, reference, craft and activity book series for families that follow Pagan, Wiccan and Earth Based spiritual paths. Designed to appeal to all age groups (and grown-ups too!), the books address common Pagan beliefs and practices, explaining the principles and traditions behind them.

• Earth, Fire, Water, Air by Mary Hoffman (Fantasy)
  
  Dramatizes the original elements known to the ancient world--earth, fire, water, and air--recounting tales of how these life-giving elements gave rise to legends, gods, heroes, and mythical beasts.

• Earth Magic (Magic Elements Quartet) by Mallory Loehr (Fiction)
  
  Thank you for watching my earth child. In an emergency, please call me. . . . So begins the mysterious note Polly and Sam discover in the woods near their grandparents’ farm. There’s no child in sight, but they do find a most unusual rock. Polly and Sam drag it home, but the strange-looking stone won’t stay put! Before long, it is clear that something magical is happening to them again!

• Ecology Crafts For Kids: 50 Great Ways To Make Friends With Planet Earth by Bobbe Needham (Activity)
  
  These awesome, excellent eco-adventures show kids what's happening in nature! With these creative "recycling" ideas, they'll have a ball making sure that nothing goes to waste. Children can scoop up clay and collect twigs and birchbark to turn into animals, frames, and baskets. "Cool Tool" suggestions even show how to create a sawdust kiln! Birds will happily settle in a gourd birdhouse, and fabulous facts on bald eagles and grizzly bears teach kids about the dangers of extinction. Bottle gardens, ocean waves bath salts, lemonade lip gloss, and tin can marionettes: saving the earth has never been so much fun!

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