Mrs. Thistle's Almanac:
A Guide to Celebrating the Seasons
Mrs. Thistle's Almanac: The Pitch
Mrs. Thistle’s Almanac is a seasonal compendium for parents and families that encourages meaningful connections to the natural world, family connection, creative exploration, and a celebration of the seasons. Spanning 4 seasons, following the course of a year, Mrs. Thistle’s Almanac is divided into 52 themes prompting the reader to connect with the seasons through recipes, checklists, folklore, activities, and educational information. Focusing on food, gardening, family, and craft, Mrs. Thistle’s Almanac encourages families to build meaningful traditions and ritual into daily life by exploring what’s in season, what’s happening outside their door and in their own backyard, and the “why” behind the holidays.
Comparables:
Mrs. Thistle's Almanac is Julia Rothman's Farm Anatomy meets All Year Round (Ann Druitt) with a bit of a Taproot magazine vibe. Other comparables are The Rhythm of Family (Amanda Blake Soule) and
Festivals, Family, and Food (Diana Carey and Judy Large).
**Potential Companion Products:
Illustrated Planner
Illustrated Activity Book
Illustrated Journal/Notebook
Mrs. Thistle's Almanac: The Themes
September
Honey & Hive
Color Harvest
Autumn Orchards
Swords & Shields
October
Autumn Leaves
Munched Mulch
Pumpkins
Moons & Mycelium
November
Lantern Lights/Shadows
Scarecrows & Corn
Autumn Foraging
Giving Thanks
December
Gingerbread
Christmas Plants
Christmas Animals
Winter Solstice
Winter Homes
January
Winter Sky
Winter Woods
Warm Wool
Hearthside
February
Candlelight
Hearts & Crafts
Frost
Winter Birds
March
Sheep Shearing
Mud & Melting
Seeds & Sprouts
Spring Migration
Lions & Lambs
April
Musical Marsh
Animal Tracks
Spring Nesting
Dragons
May
Spirited Steeds
Flower Lore
Butterflies
Ladybirds
June
Fairies Return
Herb Gardens
Sun & Solstice
Sweet Strawberries
Homestead
July
Fruited Plain
Thunderstorms
Farmer's Market
At the Mill
August
Blueberries
Summer Sky
Sunflowers
Harvest
