Adults have a wide array of books to help explore earth-based spirituality. But what if they want to include their children? Here is a handbook to help parents, caregivers, teachers, and counselors create meaningful spiritual experiences that will inspire children of all ages. The ideas, suggestions, and activities collected here show how to bring children into rituals that celebrate seasonal cycles and help reclaim the spiritual roots of today's modern holidays. With surprisingly little effort, earth-centered activities and rituals can be incorporated into simple daily routines. Part 1, “Handbook for Earth-Connected Parenting,” gives techniques for developing a child's inner wisdom and sense of the sacred: dream journals, visualization, Tarot play, talismans, and interactions with the natural world Part 2 is a guide to the specific seasonal festivals, and offers a comprehensive collection of practical and enjoyable ways to celebrate the sacred days of our ancestors. Make a bean rune divination system, gather smudge sticks, grow grass pots, assemble a “dream pillow,” create altars the authors offer easy-to-follow suggestions. Includes suggested reading and resource sections for locating additional information and materials for creative projects.

Celebrating the Great Mother: A Handbook of Earth-Honoring Activities for Parents and Children

Self-Help

Johnson, Cait

Shaw, Maura D.

Happiness

Destiny Books

Follow the journey of a pocket-sized stone owl, carved by a Lenape Indian boy in 1609, through four centuries as it travels along the Hudson River in New York State. In each exciting chapter, the stone owl is discovered by a new owner, a boy or girl to whom the owl brings good luck or courage in the thrilling adventures that unfold. The owl on its journey encounters pirates and settlers, lions and elephants, steamboats and locomotives, blizzards and mine cave-ins, presidents, pilots and heroes, runaway slaves and new immigrants from all parts of the world. The stories that take place in these 800 square miles tell the real history of America, through the eyes of the young people who lived here over the centuries.

Owl's Journey: Four Centuries of an American County

Teachnology Publishing Company

This engaging introduction to Dorothy Day will show you how one person can accomplish big things.
This colorful book introduces you to the world of Dorothy Day, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will be inspired as you learn about Day's life―from her efforts to further peace and equality as a young woman to her work helping the hungry and homeless with food, shelter and unconditional love―and her belief that we all have the power to make the world a better place.
Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Dorothy Day’s values and beliefs, and Day’s own words, Dorothy Day: A Catholic Life of Action will show you how to stand up for your beliefs and lead a life that inspires those around you to do the same.

Dorothy Day: A Catholic Life of Action (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers)

Children's Books

Biographies

SkyLight Paths

This engaging introduction to Black Elk will show you how one person can accomplish big things.
This colorful book introduces you to the world of Black Elk, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Black Elk's life―from his childhood in the American West to his efforts to teach the world about his people’s religion and culture, preserving the Native American way of life―and his belief that we all have the power to make the world a better place. Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Black Elk’s values and beliefs, and his own words, you will see how one person can have a positive influence on the world.

Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers)

Follow the journey of a pocket-sized stone owl, carved by a Lenape Indian boy in 1609, through four centuries as it travels along the Hudson River in New York State. In each exciting chapter, the stone owl is discovered by a new owner, a boy or girl to whom the owl brings good luck or courage in the thrilling adventures that unfold. The owl on its journey encounters pirates and settlers, lions and elephants, steamboats and locomotives, blizzards and mine cave-ins, presidents, pilots and heroes, runaway slaves and new immigrants from all parts of the world. The stories that take place in these 800 square miles tell the real history of America, through the eyes of the young people who lived here over the centuries.

Shawangunk Pr

Intended for ova-lacto vegetarians, this volume includes 100 recipes which can be prepared on the stove, in the oven, or with no cooking

Foods from Mother Earth: A Basic Cookbook for Young Vegetarians (And Anybody Else)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Byrne, Sydna Altschuler

Vegetarian & Vegan

This engaging introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh will show you how one person can accomplish big things. This colorful book introduces you to the world of Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century―and today. You will be inspired as you learn about Thich Nhat Hanh’s life―from his work to end the war in Vietnam, to his eventual founding of the Plum Village community in France―and his teachings about peace and "mindfulness" in the world. Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s values and beliefs, and poems written by the teacher himself, Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action will show you how to be braver, more caring, and happier in your own life.

Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers)

Religion & Spirituality

This engaging introduction to Gandhi will show you how one person can accomplish big things. This colorful book offers you a window into the world of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Gandhi’s life―from his time as a student in London to his work for equality in South Africa and India―and his methods of peaceful, but not passive, resistance to injustice. Through engaging biography, activities inspired by Gandhi’s values and beliefs, and the words of Gandhi himself, Gandhi: India’s Great Soul will show you how to achieve your goals through persistence and persuasion rather than through violence and fighting.

Gandhi: India's Great Soul (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers)

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Celebrating the Great Mother: A Handbook of Earth-Honoring Activities for Parents and Children

Owl's Journey: Four Centuries of an American County

Dorothy Day: A Catholic Life of Action (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers)

Black Elk: Native American Man of Spirit (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers)

Owl's Journey: Four Centuries of an American County

Foods from Mother Earth: A Basic Cookbook for Young Vegetarians (And Anybody Else)

Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers)

Gandhi: India's Great Soul (Spiritual Biographies for Young Readers)