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Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life by Charlene Bearhead, Chloe Bluebird Mustooch, Wilson Bearhead
dragonessreads's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great story where a young boy learns about his culture. The author does a great job of touching on heavy topics that youth can understand. This was a fun, sweet and happy story. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review it. I cannot wait to add it to my collection.
melodierhae's review against another edition
4.0
With meaningful, intentional text and beautiful, well-paced illustrations, Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life shares important life lessons and valuable history.
This book is a great read with an appeal to both children and adults- I can see it being used at home and at school. A glossary at the back with an explanation of how Nakota was used in the book offers even more educational usage. I'd love to see educator materials for discussion shared with this series as well!
I can't wait to see it on shelves in 2020!
This book is a great read with an appeal to both children and adults- I can see it being used at home and at school. A glossary at the back with an explanation of how Nakota was used in the book offers even more educational usage. I'd love to see educator materials for discussion shared with this series as well!
I can't wait to see it on shelves in 2020!
diversify_your_shelf's review against another edition
4.0
*I am so grateful to have received this on Net Galley*
"Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life" is a wonderful addition to the Siha Tooskin Knows series! In it, Paul (Siha Tooskin) goes with his mom (Ena) to learn about and from the forest. Paul and his mom talk about the importance of sharing, respect for animals and rocks, and the impact of colonization. I really enjoyed how Ena discusses how interconnected the world is and the strength of the Nakota people.
While this is a children's book, it is certainly appealing to older groups as well! There is lots of interesting information and everyone could do with being reminded that knowledge is not limited to one gender!
Chloe Bluebird Mustooch's illustrations enhance the experience of Charlene and Wilson Bearhead's words as well as clarify ideas that readers could be unfamiliar with.
Truly an educational masterpiece!
"Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life" is a wonderful addition to the Siha Tooskin Knows series! In it, Paul (Siha Tooskin) goes with his mom (Ena) to learn about and from the forest. Paul and his mom talk about the importance of sharing, respect for animals and rocks, and the impact of colonization. I really enjoyed how Ena discusses how interconnected the world is and the strength of the Nakota people.
While this is a children's book, it is certainly appealing to older groups as well! There is lots of interesting information and everyone could do with being reminded that knowledge is not limited to one gender!
Chloe Bluebird Mustooch's illustrations enhance the experience of Charlene and Wilson Bearhead's words as well as clarify ideas that readers could be unfamiliar with.
Truly an educational masterpiece!
biblioboyd's review against another edition
informative
4.0
The Siha Tooskin series are a great introduction for children and adult alike, to the culture, tradition, and language of the Nakota Indigenous Peoples.
smorrison4's review against another edition
4.0
I requested and received a free advanced reading copy of this book from NetGalley.
This series of books is awesome, I have enjoyed every single one.
I love that Paul is excited to go for a walk with his mother and spend time in nature learning the knowledge his mom will share. I thought this book did a fantastic job of explaining Nakota beliefs about nature and how we should all respect the gifts Ena Makoochay (Mother Nature) has been kind enough to provide to us.
#SihaTooskinKnows #NetGalley
This series of books is awesome, I have enjoyed every single one.
I love that Paul is excited to go for a walk with his mother and spend time in nature learning the knowledge his mom will share. I thought this book did a fantastic job of explaining Nakota beliefs about nature and how we should all respect the gifts Ena Makoochay (Mother Nature) has been kind enough to provide to us.
#SihaTooskinKnows #NetGalley
cweichel's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second in this series I've read. I don't think they need to be read in order.
Siha Tooskin (Paul) goes on a walk with his Ena (mother) where he learns that trees, rocks, and animals have important lessons to teach him that will help him grow up strong and generous.
I appreciate this insight into indigenous ways of knowing. I just wish there was more 'story' here.
You can read more about my thoughts on this series at my blog here: https://dickenslibrary.blogspot.com/2020/01/siha-tooskin-knows-love-of-dance-by.html
Siha Tooskin (Paul) goes on a walk with his Ena (mother) where he learns that trees, rocks, and animals have important lessons to teach him that will help him grow up strong and generous.
I appreciate this insight into indigenous ways of knowing. I just wish there was more 'story' here.
You can read more about my thoughts on this series at my blog here: https://dickenslibrary.blogspot.com/2020/01/siha-tooskin-knows-love-of-dance-by.html
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