Walking Together

In this meditative collaboration, vivid illustrations accompany accessible observations around what happens “when we walk together in a good way.” Mi’kmaw Nation author Marshall and French Canadian and Hungarian author Zimanyi repeat the phrase as intergenerational figures of various skin tones are shown viewing change in a seasonal landscape, where they “receive the gifts of Mother Earth through stories.” While walking together, the figures communicate in chorus, touching on vital bonds (“We are all connected.// We are never alone./ We need each other./ Mawikwayk—Together, we are strong”) as well as, per an author’s note, themes of Etuaptmumk (“Two-eyed Seeing”) and Netukulimk (“protecting Mother Earth for the ancestors and for present and future generations”). Intensely colored multimedia art from Anishinaabe illustrator Kewageshig, suggestive of stained glass’s translucence, depict the figures and landscapes with reverence. An afterword concludes. Ages 4–7. (May)