Afloat

Afloat is a story told in a time of climate crisis. Against a backdrop of a changed environment, an Elder leads a child along the waterways, sharing her People's knowledge and gathering community along the way. . What a heartfelt (and heartbreaking) story of a culture, traditions and community, and ke......more

Let me begin with the illustrations. They are beautiful, done in soft colors that draw the eyes to each part of the page. The words and illustrations together form an important story about climate change and its dangers. An elder takes a child on a journey to learn about saving the environment. The e......more

Working more indigenous stories into my reading for Native American Heritage Month. This was short but sweet, lovely illustrations.......more

AFLOAT by Kirli Saunders is written for Indigenous, Native people - in the time of climate crisis, this is a story about an Elder and her community. What feels most precious is the incorporation of Indigenous wisdom and the way one should honor it. With powerful illustrations, this is a homage to in......more

A very gentle and poetic story with beautiful artwork. It feels peaceful and encourages kids to think about their feelings and imagination. The soft illustrations make the book calming to read, and the message is thoughtful without being complicated. It’s a lovely choice for quiet moments or bedtime......more