Aidan’s First Full Moon by W. Lyon Martin
Aidan‘s First Full Moon by W. Lyon Martin. © 2008 Magical Child Books. ISBN 978-0-9796834-4-2. Hardback (Reinforced Library Binding). Children/Wicca/Witchcraft. Age Level: 5-8. 32 pages. $16.95 US. [ Purchase ]
Synopsis
Aidan and his parents have been solitary witches for as long as he can remember. At the rising of Harvest Moon, his family is invited to a local coven’s Full Moon Esbat celebration. Aidan is jittery about joining a Circle full of strangers. While he is enjoying himself around the bonfire, the High Priestess and his mother cook up a plan to get him involved in the Harvest Moon ritual. Aidan learns he is an important member of the Pagan community. [from back cover]
Review
I don’t have children of my own, so I read this book to my niece and nephew. They found the book to be an enchanting tale full of excitement and charm.
I think the thing I liked the most about this delightful book, is how interactive and engaging it is. Not only are you telling an excellent story to your child [or a child], they are learning some basics of Wiccan ritual and getting to play a fun and enjoyable “Where’s Waldo” with Seamus the Squirrel game throughout the entire book. Which my niece and nephew more than thoroughly enjoyed.
This fictional tale brings the Craft down to a child’s level and helps them much better understand its ritual basics, but it does this in a subtle way. It doesn’t try to teach them big, strange words like widdershins. It’s very enjoyable and would be a valued asset to every Pagan parents library.
In the back of the book is also a very useful glossary of Craft terms used throughout the book (and a handy link for teachers guides for more learning) and the key to the acorn game spread all through the book and its gorgeous illustrations. I cannot wait to read more from W. Lyon Martin!
About the Author
W. Lyon Martin has been a Pagan parent since March 1994, when her daughter was born. An eclectic Pagan living in Eastern Missouri, she has written articles for numerous Pagan publications both online and in print. Lyon has been a working artist since 1981, exhibiting her watercolor painting grace both public and private collection. Her illustration work has been featured in assorted publications, from book and magazines to corporate collateral materials and advertisements.
