Kathleen Converse – författare

When Flora's spring equinox is almost ruined by a series of small mistakes, she has to find a way to turn things around and make her own magic.  Flora’s spring equinox activities don’t go as planned. From paint spills to accidentally broken eggs, anger, frustration, and sadness almost ruin her day. Using grounding and breath work, Flora’s able to calm her body and regulate her emotions to make the most of the start of the season. Celebrate the Wheel of the Year with Flora and her friends in Flora & The First Day of Spring, the first book from author Kathleen Converse’s new sabbat series.  This sweet and simple book includes a series of illustrated spells following the story as well as backmatter on spring equinox celebrations. Illustrated by Hanna Sultanova, Flora & the First Day of Spring will be the perfect addition to Ostara baskets for children growing up in nature-based households.

Luke & the Longest Night is the second story in Kathleen Converse's Wheel of the Year series, featuring a new main character and a heartwarming Yule story.  Luke loves the winter solstice, a celebration filled with songs, treats, and best of all gifts. But when a thunderstorm turns out the lights on his Yule party, Luke will remember what really matters most—the joy of being with those we love.  The second book in Kathleen Converse's Wheel of the Year series, Luke & the Longest Night, features a new cast of friends gathering on the pagan winter celebration of Yule. This heartwarming book includes a series of illustrated spells following the story as well as back matter on winter solstice celebrations. Illustrated by Hanna Sultanova, Luke & the Longest Night will be the perfect addition to Yule festivities for children growing up in nature-based households.  Other books in the Wheel of the Year series include Flora & the First Day of Spring and, coming soon, Sam & the Samhain Scare.

Sam & the Samhain Scare follows Sam and his friends from both sides of the veil as they celebrate the pagan harvest festival of Samhain. Join a familiar cast of characters in the third installment of the Wheel of the Year series, featuring illustrated rituals and spells after the story.  Join Sam and his friends from both sides of the veil as they celebrate the pagan harvest festival of Samhain in Sam & the Samhain Scare, the third installment in Kathleen Converse’s Wheel of the Year series. Readers will enjoy rejoining a familiar cast of characters as Sam grapples with fears surrounding some of the scarier associations with late October, eventually learning that Samhain isn’t scary at all.  As the friends are joined by the spirits of their ancestors, they fire scry, read tarot, and share a harvest feast. Featuring illustrated rituals and spells after the story and backmatter on the history of Samhain, Sam & the Samhain Scare is perfect for families with an established Samhain celebration or those wishing to explore pagan holidays for the first time.  Check out the other books in the Wheel of the Year series, written for pagan and nature-based families, Flora & the First Day of Spring and Luke & the Longest Night.

Join us around the maypole in Brynn & the Beltane Dance, the newest installment in the Wheel of the Year series.Brynn has been practicing her maypole dance like mad to make sure her performance is absolutely perfect! When the time comes, will her Beltane celebrations go as planned? Gather round the maypole in Brynn & the Beltane Dance, a new picture book that celebrates the Pagan festival of Beltane.In the fifth installment of Kathleen Converse’s Wheel of the Year series, you will join a familiar cast of characters as they come together with ribbons, flowers, and fairies to dance around the maypole. Join Brynn and her friends in this encouraging story about overcoming perfectionism and anxiety while celebrating a beloved family holiday. Brynn & the Beltane Dance is a must-have for Pagan and earth-based families celebrating the shifting seasons. Check out all of the books in the Wheel of the Year series:Flora & the First Day of SpringLuke & the Longest NightSam & the Samhain ScareBrynn & the Beltane DanceFern & the First Day of Fall