Rupert’s Tales: The Wheel of the Year
Written by Kyrja
Illustrated by Tonia Bennington Osborn

Beltane, Litha, Lammas, and Mabon
A groundbreaking story that collects, commemorates, and illuminates traditional, sacred Pagan practices and beliefs in a fresh, contemporary, and whimsical style. Join Rupert the rabbit on his adventures as he sets out to discover how and why people leave their homes to celebrate seasonal holidays in the forest where he lives. As Rupert’s journey unfolds throughout the seasons, he meets owls, fairies, and old friends who teach him about the Wheel of the Year. Beautifully illustrated, this book is an excellent starting point for young children being raised within the loose structure of the various Pagan traditions. You don’t have to be Pagan to be enchanted by Rupert and the magick found in his tales.

Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, and Ostara
Come along with Rupert the rabbit as he again travels through the Wheel of the Year. In this second book of adventures, he learns about tolerance, respect, and acceptance, and discovers how people celebrate seasonal holidays in the forest where he lives. The tales (one for each season – Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, and Ostara) set the stage for our furry friend to understand the importance of the seasons and that remembering love and laughter is always wise. He learns about decorations, songs, symbols, and how important the sun and its warmth really are. Join Rupert as he meets a new fairy friend and lots of girls and boys. Find out how someone very special steals Rupert’s heart! Perfect for teaching sacred Pagan practices and beliefs to young children being raised within varied traditions. Rupert’s Tales are stories for all children, everywhere!

5 out of 5 fairies

The Rupert Rabbit books are one of my favorite children series. The illustrations are absolutely fantastic and offer a dream like quality to the stories. They all have a greater meaning was smaller lessons inside each story. I also like the way that the book flows from story to story, kind of a connection between each story while still being different stories. I also love the fact that even though they are children’s book the stories are still also open to interpretation and can open up discussions between you and your child.
<3 Lys

Beltane, Litha, Lammas, and Mabon
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Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, and Ostara
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kyrja celebrates Sabbats, moon phases and other magickal gatherings with Friends of Rupert and performs “Rupert’s Tales and Tunes” at festivals and every chance she gets. She continues to work on future tales featuring Rupert and his friends, as well as fantasy-genre fiction novels. Kyrja also likes to write and sing children’s songs so may burst suddenly into song at any given moment!

“I’m a Friend of Rupert” is one of the many songs Kyrja has written for our furry friend and can be found near the back of the Activity Book. You can also sing along on our “Friends of Rupert” YouTube channel.

You can also watch “Introduction to Rupert” on YouTube, as well as “Rupert’s Tales and Tunes” to see what the books offer, and what we do at festivals and events. Hop on over and join us: www.youtube.com/friendsofrupert

You are, of course, invited to join us on the “Friends of Rupert” fan page on Facebook, or on our website at: www.friendsofrupert.com We’d love to hear from you at friendsofrupert@yahoo.com

Come join the fun!