""There are many kinds of witches in the world.Elsie was a country witch. She lived in a cottage at the edge of a forest and, nearby, was a village where Elsie sold her herbal cures and potions.Now, most witches have a special animal friend. Elsie's was a little black cat named Pooka.Pooka tried his hardest to behave. He really did! But some days it seemed like everything he did just landed him in trouble - and today was one of those days...." --

In this collection of short stories, children learn about the pagan holidays along with the little witch, Elsie, and her cat, Pooka. The author's humorous and whimsical approach and lavish color illustrations keep children entertained as they follow the adventures of Pooka through the Wheel of the Year.

Stories for the Songs of the Year is a collection of new children's stories which celebrate the festivals and seasons. The tales follow the adventures of Attila and Meg, a know-it-all rabbit and a cat with half a tail, who generally cause chaos and mischief for Angus Óg and which introduce Celtic Gods and some of the ideas central to Celtic beliefs in an age-appropriate way. The stories will also appeal to pre-teens who are able to read for themselves and who may be ready to begin to explore their own spiritual paths. Tinker’s book also includes a short, factual essay written for parents, covering many practical matters, which is both helpful and informative for parents wishing to explore their own Pagan paths with their children.

From the popular Pooka Pages magazine for pagan kids, these stories guide children through the Wheel of the Year in a way that is entertaining and amusing. Elsie is a young witch and herbalist. Pooka, her familiar, is a small, mischievous cat. Through these pages, Elsie, with her patience and gentle wisdom, provides a positive role model and instructor while children identify with Pooka. He asks questions. He makes them laugh. Sometimes, he even gets into trouble. They learn as he learns.

A little girl discovers the meaning of the Wiccan harvest holiday Mabon.

Rupert learns about the Wheel of the Year and other Pagan traditions.

Elsie is a young witch and herbalist. Her best friend and familiar is Pooka, a small mischievous black cat. In this book, children will be taught by Elsie and learn along with Pooka about Yule and Imbolc - through fun stories, crafts and activities. There are even pictures to color! Elsie, with her patience and gentle wisdom, provides a positive role model and instructor while children identify with Pooka, the little cat. He asks questions. He makes them laugh. Sometimes he even gets into trouble. They learn as he learns. Perhaps, Pooka is the magical child in all of us...