**A *NEW YORK TIMES* BESTSELLER AND *KIRKUS* BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF 2023** **This book is, in a word, immaculate. *Kirkus* (Starred Review)** **A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. Through themed meditations, crafts, and rituals, young readers can learn about old and new ways of honoring the seasons—and create their own!** Each “spoke” in *The Wheel of the Year* marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within each section, enjoy: * An overview of the holiday and its significance in cultures around the world * A sensory scavenger hunt for sights, sounds, and smells the season * Ideas for a seasonal altar using objects from nature * Themed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes Blending nature connection with art, poetry, and myth, *The Wheel of the Year* conveys the magic and beauty of ancient traditions and encourages young readers to notice, care for, and celebrate the natural world around them.