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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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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