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Stories, Celebrations and Folklore around the Year
Telling the Seasons takes us on a journey through the twelve months of the year with stories, customs and celebrations. Drawing on the changing patterns of nature and the rich tapestry of folklore from the British Isles, it is a colourful guide into how and why we continue to celebrate the seasons.
Here are magical myths of the sun and moon, earthy tales of walking stones and talking trees and lively legends of the spirits of each season. Original drawings, sayings, songs, recipes and rhymes, combine into a ‘spell-book’ of the seasons. Martin Maudsley tells tales around the year to children and adults, specialising in stories of the natural world and local landscapes. He can be found leading seasonal celebrations from firelit winter wassails to bright May Day mornings in rural Dorset where he lives.
This book is like a plump pie filled with seasonal treats, one delicious slice for every month of the year
Shepherd,
'Telling the Seasons is a real joy to read - beautifully written with charming stories and fascinating information.'
Sue Clifford and Angela King authors of England in Particular.,
“Original drawings, songs, recipes and rhymes combine into a
‘spell-book’ of the seasons that is a fascinating read.”
Countryside magazine,
"Martin Maudsley's new book Telling the Seasons is a wonderful journey through the year, looking at its stories, celebrations, songs and folklore, and is a recommended read."
Cotswold Life,
Author Q&A and feature in BBC Countryfile June issue
BBC Countryfile Magazine,
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