Afloat

Reach for this book when your child expresses anxiety about the environment, climate change, or feeling small in a changing world. It is a gentle, poetic antidote to eco-anxiety, shifting the focus from fear to the restorative power of community and ancestral wisdom. Set against a landscape impacted by water and weather, the story follows an Elder leading a child through a changed environment, using the beautiful metaphor of weaving to show how we can gather strength together. It is an ideal choice for children aged 4 to 8 who need a sense of safety and continuity. By grounding global challenges in the rhythmic, tactile practice of First Nations knowledge, the book offers a roadmap for resilience. Parents will appreciate how it validates big feelings while providing a hopeful, active path forward through connection and shared heritage.