Books for Pagan Children: Preschool (Z)

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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.

• Zoo In The Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations by Jacqueline Mitton (Non-Fiction)
  
  Large, vibrant paintings and shimmering foil stars make a brilliant connection between age-old stargazing tales and the constellations. Full-color illustrations with silver foil highlights.

• Zoom on My Broom by Mercer Mayer (Fiction)
  
  Thistle's new playmate is about to discover that a visit to Old Howl Hall is not your average play date. From peculiar pets to terrifying treats, this is truly a ferociously funny family. Beginning readers will be able to zoom through this spooky text with the greatest of ease.

Books for Pagan Children: Preschool (W)

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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.

• Walk Like a Bear, Stand Like a Tree, Run Like the Wind by Carol Bassett (Activity)
  
  Cool yoga, stretching and aerobic activities for cool kids.

• Watchers by W. Lyon Martin (Fantasy) *PAGAN*
  
  Something is watching Thomas as he's sleeping. He decides that he will discover who is frightening him and hatches a plan to catch them in a trap. The story goes from spooky to secure when Thomas discovers those he has captured are really there to protect him.

• Water Dance by Thomas Locker (Non-Fiction)
  
  From a gentle mountain pond to a raging waterfall or from a silent ocean mist to a sparkling rainbow, dramatic text and paintings give water voice and substance in this tribute to water in all its glorious forms. Inspiring and informative, Water Dance is a poetic introduction to one of nature’s most basic elements. Scientific facts about water and its role in our lives are included.

• Weaving of a Dream, The by Marilee Heyer (Myths)
  
  Heyer retells an engrossing Chinese folktale about an old woman who weaves exquisite brocades. Full-color illustrations.

• What Are the Elements? by Rowan Moss (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  What are the Elements (Series Book #3) is a companion-Reader book for children and parents, exploring the basics - the Elements and their properties. Whimsical illustrations and purposefully upbeat and simple language will delight the eye and open communication. Each book in the Pagan Children Learning Series is a beginner's introduction that allows room for discussion of your family's own beliefs in every lesson!

• What Is Magic? by Rowan Moss (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  What is Magic (Series Book #2) is a companion-reader book for children and parents, exploring the basics - the nature of magic and what it can do! Whimsical illustrations and purposefully upbeat and simple language will delight the eye and open communication. Each book in the Pagan Children Learning Series is a beginner's introduction that allows room for discussion of your family's own beliefs in every lesson!

• When the Moon is Full: A Lunar Year by Penny Pollock (Non-Fiction)
  
  This lunar guide describes the folkloric names of twelve moons according to Native American tradition and showcases their defining characteristics in short verse and beautifully detailed hand-colored woodcuts. A question-and-answer section includes information about the moon's surface, an explanation of a lunar eclipse, and the true meaning of a blue moon.

• Where's the Fairy? by Keith Moseley (Fantasy)
  
  Molly, Grandma, and the ever-faithful dog, Pebbles, go on an epic voyage to find fairies. But where are the magical creatures hiding? Only Pebbles can tell. Each page in this deluxe book is embossed, encouraging little hands to seek out tactile spots as they count more than 100 fairies.

• Who Is a Witch? by Rowan Moss (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  Who is a Witch (Series Book #1) is a companion-reader book for children and parents, exploring the basics - what makes a witch special and who a witch might be in a child's life. Whimsical illustrations and purposefully upbeat and simple language will delight the eye and open communication. Each book in the Pagan Children Learning Series is a beginner's introduction that allows room for discussion of your family's own beliefs in every lesson!

• Wild Child by Lynn Plourde (Fantasy)
  
  In this magical bedtime book, Autumn doesn't want to sleep. Mother Earth wants to put her wild child, Autumn, to bed. But Autumn isn't ready. First she wants a song, then a snack, then pj's, and a kiss. Lynn Plourde's crisp text crackles like fall leaves and Greg Couch's illustrations are a color extravaganza. Wild children and their parents will love this scrumptious, satisfying tribute to the wonders of nature and family. Wild Child is the first of four seasonal picture books by Lynn Plourde and Greg Couch.

• Wild Robin by Susan Jeffers (Fantasy)
  
  Robin hates the chores he must do around his house until he is kidnapped to fairyland where there is nothing to do but play.

• Wings of Change by Franklin Hill (Fiction)
  
  This tender, humorous story follows little Anew as he learns to release his fears and embrace his destiny. Dr. Hill, an acclaimed educational futurist, has created a dynamic medium for exploring the timeless topic of change. The luminous illustrations by Aries Cheung bring this delightful story to life.Wings of Change will touch your heart as you embrace the changes within your own life.

• Winter Solstice, The by Ellen Jackson (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  Presents facts and folklore about the shortest day of the year, a day that has been filled with magic since ancient times.

• Winter Waits by Lynn Plourde (Fantasy)
  
  While Winter waits for his father, he finds ways to amuse himself. Winter "whistens and glistens" the world in frost, "whizzles and whittles" ice sculptures, and "snizzes and snips" snowflakes. At last, Father Time turns his full attention to his son, and they "frisk and frolic away."

• Witch Next Door, The by Norman Bridwell (Fantasy)
  
  Someone new has moved into the neighborhood--and she's a witch! Her two young neighbors delight in how she does everything a bit differently from them. She paints her house black, walks her pet dragon around the block, and uses magic to do her shopping and send soup over to people that are sick. However, some of the older townspeople people are not happy about their new neighbor. What kind of magical surprise does the witch have in store for them?

• Witch Who Lost Her Shadow, The by Mary Calhoun (Fiction)
  
  A witch is convinced that no cat could take the place of her lost black cat Shadow, until she is pursued by a small striped kitten.

• Witchlets of Witches Brew, The by Edain Duguay (Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  The Witchlets of Witches Brew collection centres on real life problems and provides children with fictional, Pagan related stories to help work through their own feelings. Throughout these stories of change, the children learn to appreciate life, family and nature more.

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Books for Pagan Children: Preschool (S-T)

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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.

• Samhain: All-in-One Pagan Studies for Children by One Tree International (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  In each of our “All-in-One Pagan Studies for Children” books you’ll discover a pagan based program on a particular subject as well as creative ideas for classes and projects with kids ages 4 to 12. SAMHAIN discusses the history of the holiday, its celebrations, and its ties to Halloween and All Saints Day and All Soul’s Day. The “All-in-One Pagan Studies for Children” books will have you ready to teach creative Pagan-based lessons your kids will love. Each lesson is chucked with history, activities, and philosophy from the ancient pagan cultures. The lessons do not follow a particular pagan tradition but are based in the similarities of pagan traditions so that the teacher can customize the teachings to their particular tradition.

• Serendipity by Stephen Cosgrove (Fantasy)
  
  A large sea creature discovers she has important work to do as guardian of all the seas.

• Spring Equinox, The by Ellen Jackson (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  Presents facts and folklore about the spring equinox, a day that has been filled with magic since ancient times.

• Spring's Sprung by Lynn Plourde (Fantasy)
  
  Sisters March, April, and May begin quarreling as soon as they awake from their long winter's sleep. They are so busy competing with each other that they have forgotten that it's their job to make the world blossom into springtime.

• Strega Nona: Her Story by Tomie dePaola (Fantasy)
  
  Tomie dePaola serves as "biographer" to his delightful Italian sorceress, Strega Nona, in this beautifully drawn prequel. The tale begins with little Nona's birth on a dark and stormy night, and ends where the original Strega Nona picks up-with Strega Nona taking on the bumbling, knock-kneed Big Anthony as an apprentice. This winsome story is illustrated throughout with Tomie dePaola's warm and sunny watercolors!

• Strega Nona Meets Her Match by Tomie dePaola (Fantasy)
  
  A rival puts Strega Nona out of the healing business, until Big Anthony's assistance inadvertently sabotages the newcomer in his usual well-meaning way.

• Strega Nona Takes a Vacation by Tomie dePaola (Fantasy)
  
  Lately, Strega Nona has been distracted-she even gave Signore Mayor the wrong remedy for his headache. One night Nona has a dream about her Grandma Concetta, who has been in heaven for many years, and her little house at the seashore. Nona decides that she will take a vacation there. While Strega Nona is away, Bambolona will do the daily remedies and Big Anthony will do the chores. With these two left in charge, what could possibly go wrong?

• Strega Nona's Magic Lessons by Tomie dePaola (Fantasy)
  
  The popular Big Anthony tries once again to use Strega Nona’s magic with the usual hilarious and disastrous results.

• Summer Solstice, The by Ellen Jackson (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  From ancient times to the present, people have found many ways to express their thankfulness for the sun's gift of warmth and light. THE SUMMER SOLSTICE depicts the mysterious rites of the Egyptians, the tales of fairies and selkies, the modern parades and baseball games--all part of the fun and folklore of this happy time.

• Summer's Vacation by Lynn Plourde (Fantasy)
  
  Vibrant, sunny Summer is too busy having fun shaping sand castles, jumping in the waves, gobbling berries, and camping under a blanket of stars to do her chores. But it's not until she hikes to the top of a mountain and sees the dull, parched land below, that she realizes what she has done. Summer grabs her sprinkling can. Is she too late to make amends?

• Sun Song by Jean Marzollo (Fiction)
  
  The sun greets everyone and everything. It paints the sky with glorious colors. Marzollo's hymn to the sun, rich with vivid images of the natural world, is captured perfectly in the radiant paintings of Regan, who renders the profound effect of the sun with joy and reverence.

• Tree Of Life, The: The Wonders Of Evolution by Ellen Jackson (Non-Fiction) *PAGAN*
  
  The Tree of Life shares the excitement and the beauty of evolution in an easy-to-read and fun manner. From the ocean's microscopic life to amphibians, reptiles, dinosaurs, insects, birds, animals, and the first humans, author Ellen Jackson celebrates the marvels of evolution in a way that encourages young children to appreciate its significance.

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Books for Pagan Children: Preschool (R)

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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.

• Rabbit's Good News by Ruth Lercher Bornstein (Fantasy)
  
  Poetic text and brightly hued pastel drawings capture springtime's sweet smells, soft sounds, and blooming colors in this simple, captivating story for very young children. Leaving her warm dark hole, Rabbit uses all her senses to explore the telltale signs that something wonderful is happening-spring has arrived.

• Rainbabies, The by Laura Krauss Melmed (Fantasy)
  
  In the magic of a moonshower, a childless couple find a dozen tiny babies in the grass. Small enough to rock to sleep in a pair of wooden shoes, the children never grow. Even the tiniest babies can bring big adventures, though, and these little ones seem to find trouble as easily as bees find flowers. But the old couple's love never waivers and in the end they are rewarded with their hearts' desire.

• Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson (Fantasy)
  
  The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon?

**Bonus Material - Netflix has a short cartoon based on the book! **

• Rupert's Tales: Learning Magick by Kyrja (Fantasy) *PAGAN*
  
  Follow the adventures of Rupert the rabbit as he learns that intentions and imagination are two of the most important ingredients in all things magickal. In “Tools of the Craft,” Rupert meets a family who has come to teach their children about tools they use in crafting magick. “Rupert’s Magickal Imagination” has him watching children practicing using their intentions when one of them wonders what happens if you don’t believe in magick. With two rhyming stories and 23 vibrant illustrations, this book offers an enchanting way to help your child begin a journey to learn about magick. For readers aged 5 to 8.

• Rupert's Tales: Making More Magick by Kyrja (Fantasy) *PAGAN*
  
  Rupert learns more in this second book about making magick, including the meaning of symbols, some that are familiar and some that are new to him. Rupert meets Grandmother Spinner, a very wise spider who helps him to understand why three children are gathering items in the forest to build an altar; and Goddess makes an appearance to teach Rupert and some of his friends how the moon reminds people of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone. With 16 enchanting illustrations, these two rhyming stories offer children a glimpse of the vibrant journey ahead of them as they learn more about how to make magick. For readers aged 5 to 8.

• Rupert'sTales: Rupert Helps Clean Up by Kyrja (Fantasy) *PAGAN*
  
  Rupert the rabbit is curious, furry, brown, and helpful, and it seems his lessons never end! With the help of human, animal, and fairy friends, he learns about reducing, reusing, and recycling, and how each of us has an important part to play in taking care of the world around us. A cloud of dragonflies, a singing frog, a lonely snail, a smart cat, and even a clever crow all have things to teach Rupert throughout his adventures in these four stories. Rupert's Tales are enhanced by 40 vivid pastel illustrations that create scenes sure to spark a sense of wonder at the beauty of nature. Lyrically enchanting, Rupert's adventures lovingly introduce children to the important task of fostering our natural environment.

• Rupert's Tales: The Wheel of the Year - Beltane, Litha, Lammas, and Mabon by Kyrja (Fantasy) *PAGAN*
  
  A groundbreaking story that collects, commemorates, and illuminates traditional, sacred Pagan practices and beliefs in a fresh, contemporary, and whimsical style. Join Rupert the rabbit on his adventures as he sets out to discover how and why people leave their homes to celebrate seasonal holidays in the forest where he lives. As Rupert's journey unfolds throughout the seasons, he meets owls, fairies, and old friends who teach him about the Wheel of the Year. Beautifully illustrated, this book is an excellent starting point for young children being raised within the loose structure of the various Pagan traditions. You don't have to be Pagan to be enchanted by Rupert and the magick found in his tales.

• Rupert's Tales: The Wheel of the Year - Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, and Ostara by Kyrja (Fantasy) *PAGAN*
  
  Come along with Rupert the rabbit as he again travels through the Wheel of the Year. In this second book of adventures, he learns about tolerance, respect, and acceptance, and discovers how people celebrate seasonal holidays in the forest where he lives. The tales (one for each season – Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, and Ostara) set the stage for our furry friend to understand the importance of the seasons and that remembering love and laughter is always wise. He learns about decorations, songs, symbols, and how important the sun and its warmth really are. Join Rupert as he meets a new fairy friend and lots of girls and boys. Find out how someone very special steals Rupert’s heart! Perfect for teaching sacred Pagan practices and beliefs to young children being raised within varied traditions. Rupert’s Tales are stories for all children, everywhere!

• Rupert's Tales: The Wheel of the Year Activity Book by Kyrja (Fantasy) *PAGAN*
  
  Coloring pages, puzzles, and games follow lovable Rupert the rabbit and all his friends as they learn about the 8 seasonal holidays of the Wheel of the Year. Enjoy hours of imaginative fun with animals, fairies, and children who join Rupert in his lessons through 38 images from the Rupert s Tales: The Wheel of the Year book series. Solve puzzles and play games, too! Become a Friend of Rupert! He s waiting for you!

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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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