
Labrador Skies
Kayla Williams(Author)
Inhabit Media Inc (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 7. October 2025
Book
Hardback
24 pages
978-1-77227-588-9 (ISBN)
Description
Hush my sweet one, close your eyes, let me tell you a story of the Labrador skies.
This poem, written by Labrador Inuit author and illustrator Kayla Williams, takes readers on a lyrical journey through the skies of Labrador, showcasing all the beauty that makes "the Big Land" unique.
From snowmobiles gliding through quiet forests to the snowy crunch of skin boots on the ice, the sights and sensations of Labrador are lovingly recreated for young readers.
This is our home of Labrador, the most beautiful place we could be.
This poem, written by Labrador Inuit author and illustrator Kayla Williams, takes readers on a lyrical journey through the skies of Labrador, showcasing all the beauty that makes "the Big Land" unique.
From snowmobiles gliding through quiet forests to the snowy crunch of skin boots on the ice, the sights and sensations of Labrador are lovingly recreated for young readers.
This is our home of Labrador, the most beautiful place we could be.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Reading Age: From 3 to 7 years, Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Product notice
Picture book
Paper over boards
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77227-588-9 (9781772275889)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Kayla Williams is a mixed Inuk artist, author, and designer from Goose Bay, Labrador. Her father's family is Nunatsiavut Inuit, and her mother is Scottish/French. She spent many of her summers growing up on the coast of Labrador in Cartwright with her grandmother, connecting to her culture and learning how to live off the land. She writes and illustrates children's books that celebrate Indigenous identity, ensuring young readers see themselves in stories. She also paints murals that reclaim Indigenous narratives and brighten public spaces in Labrador. Through her work, Kayla shares the beauty and resilience of Labrador's people. When she's not creating, she's raising her two children and running her artistic business, Big Land Design.
Thamires Paredes lives and works as a freelance illustrator in Brazil and has a great passion in telling stories through her art. Her main focus is on editorial illustration, books, and advertising. She has a special love and affection for the universe of illustrations aimed at the children and youth.
Thamires Paredes lives and works as a freelance illustrator in Brazil and has a great passion in telling stories through her art. Her main focus is on editorial illustration, books, and advertising. She has a special love and affection for the universe of illustrations aimed at the children and youth.