This was part of the discussion during my CNJPP workshop. While there are amazing books for Pagan kids out there, these are a few of my personal favorites. Please feel free to share your favorites in comments!
Books Pagan Families and Children
Read Aloud Stories
- The Last Wild Witch
by Starhawk: A magical eco-fable with amazing artwork and a sing-song, simple language that is perfect for reading aloud.
- Circle Round
by Starhawk, Anne Hill and Diane Baker: Though this book has some controversial information in it, the stories that are included are perfect for reading aloud to younger children and a great way to introduce discussions about the seasons and nature.
- Lady of Ten Thousand Names: Goddess Stories from Many Cultures
by Burleigh Muten: Not only a great book for read aloud to younger kids, it transitions to a read alone book later as well. It contains goddess stories from around the world.
Books for Pre-Readers and Early Readers
- My First Little Workbook of Wicca
by Velvet Rieth: A simple coloring book/ primer that introduces the basics of Wicca and enforces writing skills.
- Wild Magic: Celebrating the Earth Throughout the Year by Lichen June: This is truly a book for all ages. Part coloring book focused on the Celtic-based sabbats, it also has instructions for great creative activities such as putting together a 2 1/2 foot wide pentagram with pictures from the book!
- The Witch Next Door
by Norman Bridwell: By the author of the Clifford books, this book tells the tale of the nice (but slightly kookie) witch that moves in next door. A good book on the subject of tolerance.
Books for Tweens and Teens
- The Stonewylde series
by Kit Berry (contains some sexual references): An amazing series that takes place in a fictional community called Stonewylde which practices a faith very close to Wicca. Great characters and stories.
- Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner
by Scott Cunningham: Explains the basics and essentials very simply. A great book for any beginner or someone wanting to move to the next step in their studies.
- Elements of Witchcraft: Natural Magick for Teens
by Ellen Dugan: Has a large emphasis on personal responsibility and ethics as well as teaching the basics of spellcraft. It doesn’t go into great detail, but it’s a great place for teens to start.
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Another book you may wish to consider adding to your young children's list is "The Serpent Slayer and Other Stories of Strong Women". It features stories of young heroines from cultures around the world. They don't necessarily have a pagan/religious bent, but they do tend to feature principles of gender equality and bravery that are missing in "classic" American children's books.
I picked it up several years ago to entertain the younger children of my friends, and am glad I did. It's floated through several friends' homes as their kids have progress from pre-reading to simple reading.
http://www.amazon.com/Serpent-Slayer-Other-Stories-Strong/dp/0316387010/
Sadly, my kids are now too old for the younger children's books (and I'll only list books I've read).
I'm sure that other readers will want to check it out, though! Thanks for sharing!
For teens and tweens there is the Isobel Bird series which is pretty good, it follows three teens as they travel into wicca on their year and a day journey.
What a great books list, Kris! Thanks for sharing, Lucas doe need to learn reading in English, lol!
Thank you so much for posting this! I want to get all of these now!
My favourites are the Pooka Pages books with wonderful stories as well as Edain Dugan's ebooks and my stories too (I am a little bias though). I am going to check out your list as soon as I can.
Thank you. - WG
Me and my children have a favorite that we recently discovered by accident, it is calld "The Book of Wizard Craft: In Which the Apprentice Finds Spells, Potions, Fantastic Tales, & 50 Enchanting Things to Make"- it is published by Lark Books, the ISBN is 1-57990-284-7 . It's a fun little book that is written from the perspective of a Wizard teaching an apprentice "wizard", but it talks about a good variety of legend and beliefs from around the world pertaining to magic, astrology, divination, etc. It's a younger childrens book, my 3 and 4 year old enjoy some of it, but the activities are probably more suited to a 7-9 year old. Although I must say my 11 year old enjoys it as well. Just a fun little book with interesting activities for the kiddos. :)
I love Starhawk's children's books, and I don't even have children yet!
They're not specifically Pagan, but when I was little I used to read the Native American Legends series. Still one of my favorite set of kids' books.
Thank you for this fantastic list! I recognize some titles but will check out the others. Cheers!
I know nothing about Books for Pagan Kids, but I think that I'll definitely pick up "The Last Wild Witch" this 30-something Pagan child does love her reading!
Hi Mrs B, I am finally signing in to follow after months of "lurking". I find your blog very informative, love your sense of humor, and Tanner's whereabouts are always fun. I am a Wiccan, and recently read "The Wiccan Year" by Judy Ann Nock, published by The Provenance Press. A guide to spells rituals and holiday celebrations. Heavy emphasis on the Greek pantheon, and the celestial bodies. I also started a blog about a month ago, on blogger, called Wiccan Writes. Come visit sometime. You are a great voice on the blog. Robin Larkspur.
you have a wonderful list here. I think I would enjoy some of them ;-}
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