The Wicca calendar wheel, also known as the Wheel of the Year, is a sacred and cyclical representation of time in Wiccan and pagan traditions. It consists of eight festivals or Sabbats that celebrate the changing of the seasons and the cycles of nature. The Wicca calendar begins with Samhain, which is celebrated on October 31st or November 1st and marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is a time when the veil between the worlds is believed to be the thinnest, allowing for communication with ancestors and spirits. Yule, celebrated on the winter solstice around December 21st, is a festival of lights and celebrates the return of the sun. It is a time for introspection, renewal, and embracing the darkness as a source of inner growth.
S: So maybe you will review a few more in the coming weeks. What do you want to tell our readers in the meantime?
Magic Tree House Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures. Caramel enjoyed reading Lions at Lunchtime Magic Tree House 11 by Mary Pope Osborne, and is looking forward to reading more about the adventures of Jack and Annie.
It is a time for introspection, renewal, and embracing the darkness as a source of inner growth. Imbolc, celebrated on February 1st or 2nd, is a festival of purification and marks the first signs of spring. It is associated with the goddess Brigid and is a time for new beginnings, creativity, and inspiration.
Caramel reviews Lions at Lunchtime (Magic Tree House #11) by Mary Pope Osborne
Caramel has reviewed quite a few Magic Tree House books for the book bunnies blog before. Today he wanted to talk about one that he had not mentioned here before: Lions at Lunchtime. As usual Sprinkles is taking notes and asking questions.
This is the eleventh book in the series. For Caramel’s earlier reviews of books in the series, see Night of the Ninjas (Magic Tree House #5), Afternoon on the Amazon (Magic Tree House #6), Sunset of the Sabertooth (Magic Tree House #7), Midnight on the Moon (Magic Tree House #8), Dolphins at Daybreak (Magic Tree House #9), and Ghost Town at Sundown (Magic Tree House #10). For his reviews of books in the accompanying Fact Tracker series, see Knights and Castles (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #2) and Sea Monsters (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #17).
Caramel reviews Lions at Lunchtime (Magic Tree House #11) by Mary Pope Osborne.
Sprinkles: Caramel, you are reviewing another Magic Tree House book!
Caramel: Yep. I like them!
S: So tell us about this one.
C: As you can tell from the title, it is about Jack and Annie having an adventure with lions around lunch time. They never actually see the lions until the very end, but it is a pretty cool story. They are trying to solve some riddles again, and this book is about the third riddle.
S: Do they solve it?
C: Yup. Of course! How else would they move on to the next book?
S: I guess you are right. So where do they go this time?
C: Africa. And the time is not very clear, maybe it is the present.
S: So the riddles are so that they become librarians, right?
C: Yes, I think they want to join Morgan Le Fay’s library and be Master Librarians.
S: That sounds intriguing. Would you like to be a Master Librarian and travel around with these books and the magic tree house?
C: Possibly. As long as I could get back home whenever I wanted to.
S: I know, right? They go to all these different places and travel to different times, but thankfully they always get back home safe and on time.
C: Always in time for the next meal!
Caramel is reading Lions at Lunchtime (Magic Tree House #11) by Mary Pope Osborne.
S: What else would you like to tell us about this book?
C: In the beginning of the book Annie is talking about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and peanut butter and honey sandwiches. I never had a peanut butter and honey sandwich before but it definitely sounds good. Maybe we can try it some time?
S: That sounds good to me. I don’t really like peanut butter with sweet things, but I know you do.
C: You do like peanut butter with bananas and that is kind of sweet!
S: You are right, I guess I just don’t like it with chocolate or jelly. But with honey, it sounds like it would work well together. Alright, maybe you can have a peanut butter and honey sandwich tomorrow.
C: Okay. I really want to try it.
S: Sure. So other than food ideas, did you learn anything else from this book?
C: Yes, the riddle was cool. It goes:
I'm the color of gold, and as sweet as can be! But beware the danger That's all around me. What am I?
S: That is a good riddle Caramel, but we should not give away more. Tell me instead your three words to describe the book.
C: Funny, adventurous, and facts! There are a bunch of facts about animals. About gazelles, wildebeest, lions, and so on.
S: And we all know by now how much you like facts about animals! So this was a good read, then.
C: Yes. As usual. I always like the Magic Tree House books.
S: So maybe you will review a few more in the coming weeks. What do you want to tell our readers in the meantime?
C: Stay tuned for more book bunny reviews!
Caramel enjoyed reading Lions at Lunchtime (Magic Tree House #11) by Mary Pope Osborne, and is looking forward to reading more about the adventures of Jack and Annie.
S: So the riddles are so that they become librarians, right?
Ostara, celebrated on the spring equinox around March 21st, is a festival of fertility and the balance between light and dark. It celebrates the awakening of nature, the return of life, and is associated with the goddess Ostara or Eostre. Beltane, celebrated on May 1st, marks the beginning of summer and is a time of fertility, passion, and abundance. It is associated with the union of the god and goddess and is often celebrated with bonfires and dancing. Midsummer, also known as Litha, is celebrated on the summer solstice around June 21st. It is a time of abundance, joy, and celebrating the power of the sun. It is associated with the god and is a time for growth, expansion, and embracing one's inner fire. Lughnasadh, celebrated on August 1st or 2nd, marks the first harvest and the beginning of the end of summer. It is a time of gratitude, reflection, and abundance. It is associated with the god Lugh and is often celebrated with feasting and sharing the bounties of the earth. Mabon, celebrated on the autumn equinox around September 21st, is a time of balance and thanksgiving. It marks the second harvest and is a time to honor the changing seasons and the turning of the wheel. The Wicca calendar wheel is not just a way to mark the passing of time, but also a way to connect with the natural rhythms of the earth and the cycles of life and death. Each festival has its own unique energy and symbolism, and by celebrating these Sabbats, Wiccans and pagans seek to align themselves with the natural world and the divine forces that govern it..
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