—Joy Harjo

Dorothy Dora Whipple has seen a lot of history

has partnered with talented illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that honors the child in everyone

many Dakota say

becomes filled with colorful flowers

Book of Play: With Northwest Coast Native Art leadership —Joy HarjoThis book offers young children a chance to explore counting, shapes, ABCs, and colors in a setting of Coast Salish, Haida, and Bella Bella art of the Northwest Coast. Nine artists shared their art and culture to create the board book's designs. The book includes a simple maze, a matching activity, and an environmental activity identifying animals and birds of the Northwest Coast.