WitchtalkShow's video: Rupert s Tales learning the pagan way with Kyrja Tonia Bennington Osborn

Rupert the rabbit learns about the Wheel of the Year when people leave their homes to celebrate seasonal holidays in the forest where he lives. On this show of WITCHTALK we will be talking to Kyrja & Tonia Bennington Osborn about these amazing books... Pagan stories in an educated format for both young and old...let's know about how they did it and what comes next! A groundbreaking story that collects, commemorates, and illuminates traditional, sacred Pagan practices and beliefs in a fresh, contemporary, and whimsical style. Join Rupert the rabbit on his adventures as he sets out to discover how and why people leave their homes to celebrate seasonal holidays in the forest where he lives. As Rupert's journey unfolds throughout the seasons, he meets owls, fairies, and old friends who teach him about the Wheel of the Year. Beautifully illustrated, this book is an excellent starting point for young children being raised within the loose structure of the various Pagan traditions. You don't have to be Pagan to be enchanted by Rupert and the magick found in his tales. Note from author: One thing none of the descriptions will tell you is that this is a fun book to read aloud. All of the stories are told in rhymes! It is my hope parents will read these stories aloud to their children at each of the Sabbats each year, so they become integrated as a part of their child's upbringing, allowing their understanding of our ways and traditions to grow and evolve as they encounter Rupert throughout the Wheel of the Year - each year. These tales are also an excellent starting point for adults who are unfamiliar with what it may mean to "be Pagan." Kyrja ~ author of Rupert's Tales As a Priestess of Undia in the Elemental Witchcraft tradition, Kyrja often celebrates Sabbats, moon phases and other magickal gatherings with Friends of Rupert and various groups near her home in west-central Florida. She considers herself blessed to live in the heart of such an active Pagan community where she performs "Rupert's Tales and Tunes" workshops at local festivals. She continues to work on future tales featuring Rupert and his friends, as well as fantasy-genre fiction novels. Kyrja also likes to write and sing children's songs so may burst suddenly into song at any given moment. Tonia ~ Artist Extraordinaire Tonia Bennington Osborn's life-long labor of love has been to explore and express the miracles that make up her world. Now the owner of her own gallery and framing studio, "The Red Z Gallery," Tonia continues to create while fulfilling her dreams. Born in Florida and raised in Ohio, Tonia distinguished herself as a serious artist by age 11 when she received an award from the Young Author's Guild for her work in illustrations. From there, her recognition and respect only grew. Her impressive resume describes and defines a successful and meaningful career filled with prestigious honors and awards. Formally educated at OSU, the Columbus College of Art & Design, the Dayton Academy of Design, Tonia expertly creates in soft pastel, graphite, watercolor, acrylics, and oils. Her favorite subject is figuratively drawing and portrait work. Her favorite medium is soft pastel on suede - an artform which she has lovingly embraced and genuinely enriched through her own unique innovations and experiments. Tonia's work is displayed internationally at various galleries and private clientele. Created by Karagan Griffith Executive Producer James Wood Producer RedBird/Logios Publishing ©2011. All Rights Reserved Production Manager Karagan Griffith Associate Creative Directors Karagan Griffith, Maria Luisa Fonseca Animator Karagan Griffith, Hugo Gernizt Special Effects Malinda Gernizt Illustrator Mark Pratz Studio Design Mark Pratz Technical Director Karagan Griffith, Maria Luisa Fonseca Sound Editor Karagan Griffith, Linda Pratz Voice Over Kevin Wright Pre-Audio Mix Karagan Griffith Witchtalk Theme: The Wild Stallion by Phillip Guyler © 2010 http://www.philipguyler.com Witchtalk base Theme: Behind the Haze by Jason Bradley Livesay © 2009 http://www.audiosparx.com/JasonBradleyLivesay Created originally by Karagan Griffith © 2011 All Rights Reserved ©RedBird/Logios Publishing www.logios.biz youtube/user/witchtalkshow