
Our Ancestors' Kitchen
Willie Poll(Author)
Annick Press Ltd
Published on 15. May 2025
Book
Hardback
36 pages
978-1-77321-962-2 (ISBN)
Description
A poignant and poetic picture book celebrating traditional Indigenous harvesting, foods, and the connections that these build for all our relations.
It's a special day: the young protagonist in this memorable story is learning her grandfather's favorite recipe from her grandmother! As each ingredient is prepared for this special dish, readers will be eager to follow along as they are transported back to each instance of gathering, hunting, and harvesting foods in the traditional ways throughout the seasons.
Willie Poll's poetic voice leads the readers through the seasons and what Mother Earth offers to us in nature in this beautiful celebration of the Earth, our foods, our family, and the importance of grieving those we love. With an emphasis on the importance of thanking the land for what is given to us, sharing with our community, and offering a plate to our ancestors, this gentle and thoughtful tale will resonate with readers young and old alike. Shaikara David's bright and inviting illustrations carry the cooking experience from the kitchen, to the forest, and back again.
Featuring an author's note on traditional harvesting practices and a recipe for Nuwish, Our Ancestors' Kitchen is a joyous exploration of love, food, and culture.
It's a special day: the young protagonist in this memorable story is learning her grandfather's favorite recipe from her grandmother! As each ingredient is prepared for this special dish, readers will be eager to follow along as they are transported back to each instance of gathering, hunting, and harvesting foods in the traditional ways throughout the seasons.
Willie Poll's poetic voice leads the readers through the seasons and what Mother Earth offers to us in nature in this beautiful celebration of the Earth, our foods, our family, and the importance of grieving those we love. With an emphasis on the importance of thanking the land for what is given to us, sharing with our community, and offering a plate to our ancestors, this gentle and thoughtful tale will resonate with readers young and old alike. Shaikara David's bright and inviting illustrations carry the cooking experience from the kitchen, to the forest, and back again.
Featuring an author's note on traditional harvesting practices and a recipe for Nuwish, Our Ancestors' Kitchen is a joyous exploration of love, food, and culture.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 4 to 7 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
color, throughout
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 244 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77321-962-2 (9781773219622)
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WILLIE POLL is a Metis author, activist, storyteller, and lifelong learner. She is from Sault Ste. Marie, ON and now resides in Prince Edward Island.
SHAIKARA DAVID is a multidisciplinary Indigenous Artist from the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory, currently living in Ottawa. She is passionate about storytelling and Indigenous representation through painting colorful worlds.
SHAIKARA DAVID is a multidisciplinary Indigenous Artist from the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory, currently living in Ottawa. She is passionate about storytelling and Indigenous representation through painting colorful worlds.