About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is in a state of high energy or constant questioning and you want to channel that curiosity into a sense of calm, grounded connection with the natural world. It is the perfect choice for a quiet afternoon or a bedtime routine when you want to shift from the busyness of the day to a more contemplative, observant mindset. Through rhythmic, poetic inquiries, the story follows two children as they explore the wonders of the outdoors, imagining the earth as a living, breathing being with its own stories to tell. Michaela Goade, a Tlingit author and illustrator, uses breathtaking watercolor imagery to invite children aged 3 to 7 into a world where mountains have pulses and the ocean has a heartbeat. This book is more than just a nature walk: it is a lesson in indigenous ways of knowing, fostering a deep sense of belonging and stewardship. It encourages children to see themselves not as observers of nature, but as an integral part of the world around them, making it a beautiful tool for building emotional intelligence and environmental appreciation.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular but deeply spiritual, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living things. It does not deal with traditional 'heavy' topics like death or trauma, but it does address the potential 'loneliness' of being a small human in a big world by offering the resolution of belonging to the earth.
