Animals of the Salish Sea: Coast Salish First Nations and Native Art

by Melaney Gleeson-Lyall, Terry Horne (Illustrator), Doug Lafortune (Illustrator)

The Coast Salish People have been the guardians of the Salish Sea for thousands of years. The Salish Sea provides food and sustenance for living ceremonies and journeys of life. Explore the Salish Sea with this collaborative book featuring the work of 13 different Coast Salish artists with text by Musqueam, Coast Salish artist Melaney Gleeson-Lyall.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

32 pages, Board book

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Elizabeth]

This feels like a broadly accessible version of what Sharing Our World was doing (sharing what different animals symbolize and teach us) as the text is primarily in the third person (though there is some "us" language), though it's still very much rooted in Native traditions and the Salish Sea specifically.

I cracked up at "[Sasquatch] are the best at playing hide and seek!"

#Cancer "Crabs walk sideways, teaching us that we need to find our own direction. With their hard shells, crabs remind us of the need to protect ourselves and others."

Also, the illustrations are really beautiful; I'm reminded of I am Dreaming of... Animals of the Native Northwest .

[Julie]

Did you ever wonder how you were connected to the wilderness? The stories of the Coast Salish people can tell us through their understanding of what each animal represents. “Animals of the Salish Sea: Coast Salish First Nations and Native Art” has beautifully bright illustrations accompanying interesting texts that help us to understand our relationship to wildlife. The book is marvelous and will appeal to everyone, especially if you are interested in wildlife or native art.

[Ron Kerrigan]

A whimsical book for children and others. Beautifully illustrated by Indigenous Artists of the Salish Sea region (which encompasses Puget Sound and nearby waters.) Each of 27 animals (and one Sasquatch) shown includes how the native peoples viewed the creature in folklore. Each page is printed on sturdy cardboard-weight material. Great gift material.

[Sarah Niemi]

This book goes over the different animals of the Salish sea. It has beautiful illustrations and talks about different animals and their importance to the Salish tribe.

[Pascal Scallon-Chouinard]

Superb bestiary featuring various animals and mythical figures from Coast Salish First Nations culture. Beautifully illustrated by artists from the community.