"There are many kinds of witches in the world.Elsie was a country witch. She lived in a cottage at the edge of a forest and, nearby, was a village where Elsie sold her herbal cures and potions.Now, most witches have a special animal friend. Elsie's was a little black cat named Pooka.Pooka tried his hardest to behave. He really did! But some days it seemed like everything he did just landed him in trouble - and today was one of those days...."Since the very first "Elsie & Pooka" story was written, children all over the world have fallen in love with the diminutive duo. Adults appreciate the stories as well since they introduce kids to the Pagan holidays in a manner that is playful and entertaining. Elsie, with her gentle wisdom, provides a positive role model while children identify with Pooka. He asks questions. He makes them laugh. He even gets into trouble. And, as Pooka learns about the Wheel of the Year, children learn also. In addition to the stories, there are crafts, recipes, rituals and herbal lore for each holiday created especially for little witches.

Elsie and Pooka Stories of the Sabbats and Seasons - Winter

Children's Books

Craig-Gaddis, Lora

Literature & Fiction

Independently published

Elsie is a young witch and herbalist. Her best friend and familiar is Pooka, a small mischievous black cat. In this book, children will be taught by Elsie and learn along with Pooka about Yule and Imbolc - through fun stories, crafts and activities. There are even pictures to color! Elsie, with her patience and gentle wisdom, provides a positive role model and instructor while children identify with Pooka, the little cat. He asks questions. He makes them laugh. Sometimes he even gets into trouble. They learn as he learns. Perhaps, Pooka is the magical child in all of us...

Elsie & Pooka Stories of the Sabbats and Seasons: Yule & Imbolc

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Pie Plate Publishing Company

From the popular Pooka Pages magazine for pagan kids, these stories guide children through the Wheel of the Year in a way that is entertaining and amusing. Elsie is a young witch and herbalist. Pooka, her familiar, is a small, mischievous cat. Through these pages, Elsie, with her patience and gentle wisdom, provides a positive role model and instructor while children identify with Pooka. He asks questions. He makes them laugh. Sometimes, he even gets into trouble. They learn as he learns.

Elsie and Pooka Stories - Spring

Holidays & Celebrations

Elsie is a little witch and herbalist. Pooka is her cat. Children will laugh and learn along with Pooka about the pagan holidays of Litha and Lughnasadh. (The stories are written to entertain adults as well.) Each holiday chapter contains 6 "Pooka" stories along with spells, recipes, crafts and herbal lore - all designed to help our littlest witches enjoy the celebration also!

Elsie and Pooka Stories - Summer

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Elsie and Pooka Stories of the Sabbats and Seasons - Winter

Elsie & Pooka Stories of the Sabbats and Seasons: Yule & Imbolc

Elsie and Pooka Stories - Spring

Elsie and Pooka Stories - Summer