I had a really hard time reading this book aloud to my toddler because some of the words are Native. Even with the pronunciation provided, I struggled. However, I still give it five stars because:
1. I. LOVE. JULIE. FLETT. Her artwork enchants me every single time!
2. The simplicity of the story evokes a warm feeling of community as the kids and their relatives forage for wild foods and learn about their language.
3. Most importantly, I LOVE the inclusion of Indigenous words. I don't care that I can't really read them...I'm not the target audience anyway. I just think it's important that Indigenous languages and cultures be preserved and shared with future generations. So much has been lost or taken already...but this book is a charming little slice to introduce children to a bit of Salish culture.