About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to ground your child in the physical world and foster a deeper appreciation for the changing seasons through a lens of ancient wisdom. It is perfect for quiet evenings when a child is asking big questions about nature or when you want to introduce the concept of time as a cycle rather than a straight line. This collection of thirteen poems explores the passage of a year through the eyes of various Native American nations, using the thirteen scales on a turtle's back as a calendar. Through gentle verse and stunning oil paintings, the book weaves together themes of gratitude, environmental stewardship, and the sacred bond between generations. It is ideally suited for children ages 4 to 10, offering a rhythmic, meditative experience that encourages a sense of belonging within the natural world. Parents will value the way it honors indigenous voices while teaching children to notice the subtle miracles in their own backyards, from the first snow to the ripening of berries.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
There are no traumatic events or high-conflict scenarios; instead, it addresses the cyclical nature of life and death in the animal kingdom (such as hunting or winter survival) with a realistic and respectful tone.
