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An Ordinary Girl - A Magical Child
Chosen as a finalist for the 2009 COVR Visionary Awards. Take a joyful romp with Rabbit around the Wheel of the Year as she learns about herself and her Pagan Ways in the first fully illustrated Pagan children's book to explore Wiccan magic, customs and holidays through a child's point of view. An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child is lavishly illustrated with original watercolor paintings. Written for school-aged children, whether they are being raised Pagan or just are curious about a Wiccan friend or relative's spiritual Path, this book explains in a clear and gentle voice just what a Pagan is, what a Wiccan believes and how one Pagan family celebrates throughout the year. You will learn
- the 8 Sabbat celebrations
- a full moon celebration
- a home blessing ritual
- a spell to banish bad dreams
- and more...
- the 8 Sabbat celebrations
- a full moon celebration
- a home blessing ritual
- a spell to banish bad dreams
- and more...
48 pages, Hardcover
First published January 14, 2008
About the author
W. Lyon Martin
7 books45 followersA transplanted New Yorker now living in Missouri, W. Lyon Martin has been working as an illustrator for 25+ years.
Lyon's love affair with art and illustration began at an early age. One of her earliest memories is of sitting with a pile of crayons and papers strewn around her proclaiming to her parents that someday everyone in the world would be looking at her art. In spite of her parents' attempts to steer her toward a more practical choice, she never wanted to do anything else.
So, Lyon followed her heart and earned a degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, then continued her art education at the School of Visual Arts, earning a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. These disciplines can still be seen in her work in her strong lines and detailed patterns.
Her career began in advertising and graphic design in New York, where she was often called upon to create spot art for a variety of clients, which included Fortune 500 companies such as Kraft, General Electric and Sears. After her move to Missouri in 2000, she turned her focus to her true love, children's books. An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child, a children's book she both wrote and illustrated was released in 2005. When the original publisher folded, An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child was picked up by a new house, edited and re-released in 2008, then went on to become a finalist in the 2009 international COVR awards. Four additional picture books and a coloring book quickly followed.
Lyon can still be found sitting around her studio with papers strewn around her creating stories and illustrations for children. She has since traded in her crayons for watercolor, pen and ink, and a computer.
Lyon's love affair with art and illustration began at an early age. One of her earliest memories is of sitting with a pile of crayons and papers strewn around her proclaiming to her parents that someday everyone in the world would be looking at her art. In spite of her parents' attempts to steer her toward a more practical choice, she never wanted to do anything else.
So, Lyon followed her heart and earned a degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, then continued her art education at the School of Visual Arts, earning a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. These disciplines can still be seen in her work in her strong lines and detailed patterns.
Her career began in advertising and graphic design in New York, where she was often called upon to create spot art for a variety of clients, which included Fortune 500 companies such as Kraft, General Electric and Sears. After her move to Missouri in 2000, she turned her focus to her true love, children's books. An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child, a children's book she both wrote and illustrated was released in 2005. When the original publisher folded, An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child was picked up by a new house, edited and re-released in 2008, then went on to become a finalist in the 2009 international COVR awards. Four additional picture books and a coloring book quickly followed.
Lyon can still be found sitting around her studio with papers strewn around her creating stories and illustrations for children. She has since traded in her crayons for watercolor, pen and ink, and a computer.
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March 29, 2008
A truly wonderful book! I think this would be a great book to explain the basics of the pagan path to others (like non-pagan family members.)
April 16, 2010
Excellent children's introduction to Wiccan beliefs, holidays, and values. Includes some fun ideas for simple family rituals such as having the child(ren) pick out flower seeds at Imbolc and plant them, and eating apples and honey while saying thank you to the Goddess for good things in your life at Lammas. When my kids get to elementary school age, I'll definitely buy this book and read it with them.
May 6, 2013
What a great book to add to your library! Experience a year with 7 year old Rabbit and her family as they celebrate the Pagan holidays. You'll enjoy each celebration and share their special rituals dedicated to each season and moon phase. All ages will enjoy the simple explanations and the beautiful illustrations. Be sure to read the forward and the end note, too. This book is memorable from cover to cover. Every religion would benefit from a story such as this.
November 13, 2016
Wonderful little book for both pagan children and those who are curious as to what pagans do and believe. Of course it isn't what all pagans believe/do, this is just basics for what many do believe. This can also be for adults who are curious but don't want to read a complete text. It explains in a gentle, child like way that everyone can understand.
April 6, 2012
Great book to teach the basic understanding! I recommend it to adults as well!
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