The Magical Year
Danu Forest
First published in the UK and USA in 2016 by
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Text copyright © Danu Forest 2016
Illustrations © Dan Goodfellow 2016
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Managing Editor: Fiona Robertson
Editor: Sandy Draper
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Illustrations: Dan Goodfellow
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ISBN: 978-1-78028-890-1
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Printed in Finland
Publisher’s notes: The information in this book is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice and treatment. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have any special dietary requirements or medical conditions, it is recommended that you consult a medical professional before following any of the information or recipes contained in this book. Watkins Media Limited, or any other persons who have been involved in working on this publication, cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions, inadvertent or not, that may be found in the recipes or text, nor for any problems that may arise as a result of preparing one of these recipes or following the advice contained in this work.
When working in the natural world, using the ceremonies and ideas in this book, remember to plan ahead and be safe. Follow any signs and local bylaws. Be considerate of plants, animals and other people, and always take your litter home.