Aidan's First Full Moon Circle
In a world where there is a dearth of pagan-themed resources for children, it's nice to know that you can count on finding something of quality from the pen and paintbrush of W. Lyon Martin. Her latest offering, Aidan's First Full Moon Circle will appeal to the younger reader (3-8) with its lively language and colorful illustrations. The counting game that threads throughout the book with Seamus the Squirrel was a nice touch (and great for keeping the youngest reader focused and entertained).More like a traditional picture book than An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child (I like this piece for older readers 5-11/12), the story puts you hand in hand with Aidan, a young boy going to his first public ritual--a big event for a small person. The ritual itself is well described and illustrated. And it occurred to me that along with easing the fears of any child who is a little nervous about attending circles outside of a family situation, this book (as well as An Ordinary Girl, A Magical Child) will prove to be a useful tool for dispelling misconceptions about families that follow pagan paths. --Natalie Zaman co-Author Graven Images Oracle, and Editor in Chief, Broomstix onlineA charming book to ease worries of children about to celebrate their first circle. It will provide parents with a springboard to discuss their family's traditions with their children, and what they can expect at their own first circle. --Ceisiwr Serith - Author The Pagan FamilyAidan's First Full Moon Circle is a wonderful addition to the pagan child s library. The story is sweet and simple and the illustrations are luminous and exquisitely beautiful. Written and illustrated by W. Lyon Martin, this book is a work of art -- a lovely book that children will enjoy reading or having read to them again and again. --Margie McArthur - Author WiccaCraft for Families