{"product_id":"around-the-wheel-of-the-year","title":"Around the Wheel of the Year","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the turning of the seasons with this warm and magical read-aloud, where traditional nature festivals meet the everyday wonder of the year’s changing cycle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDance around the maypole, share in the summer harvest, savor the tricks and treats of Halloween, and merrily welcome the winter solstice: Four richly illustrated poems highlight spring, summer, autumn, and winter through joyful traditions tied to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn this fun and educational celebration of the seasons, \u003cb\u003eaward-winning author and artist Phoebe Wahl\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003efolklore researcher and popular podcaster Danica Boyce\u003c\/b\u003e invite young readers to experience \u003cb\u003etraditional seasonal festivities\u003c\/b\u003e inspired by Northern European customs such as Beltane and Yule. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA section of backmatter introduces the \u003cb\u003ehistorical roots of these traditions\u003c\/b\u003e and explains how they connect to the year's natural cycle. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies who celebrate seasonal holidays will enjoy discovering their origins, while curious readers will find \u003cb\u003enew ways to notice and appreciate the world\u003c\/b\u003e around them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach poem’s rhythmic language and vivid illustrations capture the feeling of a different time of year—spring’s blooming celebrations, summer’s abundance, autumn’s cozy gatherings, and winter’s quiet magic. \u003cb\u003eInviting and full of cozy charm, this enchanting book is one families can return to again and again\u003c\/b\u003e for inspiration to slow down, notice the rhythms of nature, and celebrate the special joys of the turning year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFUN AND EASY ACTIVITIES: The activities in these pages are simple and inviting—such as leaving flower bouquets on neighbors’ doorsteps to celebrate the sweet month of May and lighting solstice candles to welcome light on the darkest night of the year—showing easy, welcoming ways families can celebrate seasonal living and non-denominational traditions throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA TASTE OF MAGIC: Bring a playful element of magical lore to common seasonal activities like carving pumpkins for Halloween or planning a harvest dinner. For young ones enthralled by folklore and fairy stories, this makes a sumptuous addition to picture book collections and a fun source of modern-day magic and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eINCLUDES HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Backmatter offers an accessible introduction to the history of traditional nature-based holidays and their meaning within the ancient world. Teachers and educators can use it as an engaging way to explore the topic with students and highlight how families around the world come together to celebrate.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids enthralled by nature and folklore \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies who enjoy seasonal traditions and nature celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents seeking cozy, magical read-alouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift buyers looking for unique seasonal picture books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for ideas to connect spiritually with the natural world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126097879192,"sku":"9781797217215","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0474\/7168\/9880\/files\/9781797217215.jpg?v=1779212300","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.chroniclebooks.com\/products\/around-the-wheel-of-the-year","provider":"Chronicle Books Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}