The First Blade of Sweetgrass by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey - ADVISABLE

The First Blade of Sweetgrass: A Native American Story by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey, illustrated by Nancy Baker PICTURE BOOK Tilbury House, 2021. $19. 9780884487609 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE 

Musquon is excited for her first trip with her grandmother to pick sweetgrass. Grandmother patiently shows her how to find the sweetgrass, and reminds her to not pick the first blade. But her impatience and lack of attention proves frustrating until Musquon settles into the solitude and spirit of the place her ancestors have picked the grass for generations/ Soon, Musquon is picking the sweetgrass as they did.

I loved the message, I loved the story, and the illustrations are so beautiful! Includes a Wabanaki glossary and information on traditional basketmaking.

Lisa Librarian