Walking Together
Description
This bestselling, innovative picture book introduces readers to the concept of Etuaptmumk鈥攐r Two-Eyed Seeing, the gift of multiple perspectives in the Mi鈥檏maw language鈥攁s we follow a group of young children connecting to nature as their teacher.
A poetic, joyful celebration of the Lands and Waters as spring unfolds: we watch for Robin's return, listen for Frog's croaking, and wonder at maple tree's gift of sap. Grounded in Etuaptmumk, also known as Two-Eyed Seeing鈥攚hich braids together the strengths of Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of knowing鈥攁nd the Mi鈥檏maq concept of Netukulimk鈥攎eaning to protect Mother Earth for the ancestors, present, and future generations鈥�Walking Together nurtures respectful, reciprocal, responsible relationships with the Land and Water, plant-life, animals and other-than-human beings for the benefit of all.
Awards
- Joint winner, Nautilus Book Awards, Gold 2024
- Joint winner, Skipping Stones Honor Award 2024
Reviews
鈥淭his important, gorgeous book has something for readers of all ages.鈥�
- Booklist, *starred review, 05/01/23
鈥淎 moving read to instill love and respect for the natural world.鈥�
- Kirkus Reviews, 04/25/23
鈥淎 beautiful celebration of Indigenous knowledge and the importance of respecting the land. . . . This is a great educational resource for elementary collections, and could serve as a powerful conversation starter for classroom discussions on the environment.鈥�
- School Library Journal, 05/26/23
鈥淎 lovely book to add to home, public or school collections.鈥�
- Canadian Children鈥檚 Book News, Spring/23
鈥淎 gentle and beautiful exploration of how Indigenous and non-Indigenous people can see the world through two eyes鈥攆rom two perspectives鈥攚hich leads to an understanding that we are all connected and that we need each other to be strong.鈥�
- Canadian Teacher, Spring/23