Bud Finds Her Gift Quotes

“My hope is that this glimpse into Bud's journey will inspire readers of all ages to understand we each have a special gift and are part of the great gift exchange of life. In the face of our shared ecological and social challenges, I hope you will feel your own importance and purpose and know that you are needed, that you belong, and that giving your gifts can help to create and nurture a beautiful, sustainable world where all life can flourish.”
― Robin Wall Kimmerer, Bud Finds Her Gift: A Picture Book from the Author of Braiding Sweetgrass About Indigenous Wisdom and Discovering Your Gift to Share with Earth

“One of our first gifts is the ability to pay attention with all our senses and come to know the world. When we know the beings around us, we can't help but celebrate the gifts they share with us every day. And so our next gift is gratitude. And that thankfulness spills out when we ask ourselves: "What gift could I give, in return for all I've been given?”
― Robin Wall Kimmerer, Bud Finds Her Gift: A Picture Book from the Author of Braiding Sweetgrass About Indigenous Wisdom and Discovering Your Gift to Share with Earth