On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from the ocean, and in the forest, a world of berries. "Salmonberry, Cloudberry, Blueberry, Nagoonberry. Huckleberry, Snowberry, Strawberry, Crowberry." Through the seasons, they sing to the land as the land sings to them. Brimming with joy and gratitude, in every step of their journey, they forge a deeper kinship with both the earth and the generations that came before, joining in the song that connects us all.
In Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book, her luminous rendering of water and forest, berries and jams glows with her love of the land and offers an invitation to readers to deepen their own relationship with the earth.
"This beautifully written story by Caldecott medalist/debut author Goade features breathtaking, atmospheric artwork inspired by the wild landscape of her hometown, Sheet’ká, Alaska, and incorporates rich symbolism and imagery from Tlingit culture. A closing author’s note elucidates sacred Tlingit principles mentioned in the story, and dazzling endpapers identify different berry varieties. A touching story of familial love and of respect and gratitude for the bounty of the land." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Michaela Goade |
Illustrator | Michaela Goade |
ISBN | 0316494178 |
Publication Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |