Abalone Woman

by Teoni Spathelfer, Natassia Davies (Illustrations)

A vivid dream teaches Little Wolf about courage and acceptance of those who are different, and inspires her to show her daughters and their classmates how to be proud of their diverse cultural backgrounds. Throughout her life, Little Wolf has been troubled by the injustice she sees all around her. When she was young, she was bullied for her Indigenous heritage. Her mother, White Raven, spent ten years in a residential school, separated from her family and isolated from her culture. Little Wolf’s own children are growing up in a different, more open society, but hatred and racism still exist. Little Wolf worries about the world her daughters will inherit. One night, a vivid dream helps her realize her own strength as a leader and peacemaker in her community. Told with powerful imagery and symbolism, Abalone Woman is the third book in the Little Wolf series, which presents themes of racism, trauma, and family unity through relatable, age-appropriate narratives.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Paperback

Published October 18, 2022

Reviews

[Rachelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to the Toronto Public Library for the Read Indigenous list. I am learning and discovering. This book shares important lessons in tolerance and compassion.

[Cheriee Weichel · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the third of this series, Little Wolf has a dream that helps her address racism. She understands that when we hurt others because they are different, we end up hurting ourselves.