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The land knows me : a nature walk exploring Indigenous wisdom / Leigh Joseph ; illustrated by Natalie Schnitter.
"Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about indigenous plant relationships and how we are all connected to nature through plant-based foods, medicines, and materials"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780760392911 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : becker&mayer!kids, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2025.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 6 to 11. |
| Language Note: | Text primarily in English with some Squamish words. |
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| Genre: | Creative nonfiction. Illustrated works. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J 581.632971131 Jos | 31681030061881 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Grand Central Pub
Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships and how we are all connected to nature through plant-based foods, medicines, and materials.Â
The best way to learn about plants is through observing and interacting with living examples. Join Held by the Land author Leigh Joseph and her children in The Land Knows Me, an educational, hands-on journey to discover all the wonderful uses and gifts of the plants around us. Through the Indigenous traditions of Squamish culture youâll learn how to ground yourself on the land, how to introduce yourself in the Squamish language to your plant relatives, and the many teachings about plants, cultural stories, and learnings related to the flora seen on your walk.
This essential and colorful introduction to Indigenous plant knowledge includes informative sidebars, reflection questions, and plant names in both Squamish and English so children can learn a new language.Â
The Land Knows Me concludes with a 15 plant profile directory featuring detailed plant illustrations and kid-friendly botanical drawings to aid in learning about the many great uses for plants and the native history behind them. Youâll meet plants like:- K_wil´ayus (kw-ill-eye-os), Red-Flowering Currant, Ribes sanguineum
- K_âemela´y´ (k-em-ill-eye), Bigleaf Maple, Acer macrophyllum
- Séliýaý (s-elle-ee-eye), Oregon Grape, Mahonia nervosa
- Xápaýay (hey-pie-eye), Western Red Cedar, Thuja plicata
- K_we7u´pay´ (kw-oh-pa-eye), Pacific Crabapple, Malus fusca
- And more!
The directory also includes important safety and proper harvesting information for parents who are looking for more opportunities to educate and engage with kids while getting to know the secrets of the land around us. Including mindfulness activities, how-to crafts, and yummy treats, The Land Knows Me calls you back again and again to learn something new with each engaging read!
Follow the stream, cross the field, and step into a forest full of rich, botanical diversity rooted in history and tradition.
