Walking Together is a lovely introduction to Two-Eyed Seeing and the connections between environmentalism and Indigenous knowledge. The language flows well and the vibrant art really pops off the page. It's an enjoyable read, and it's an excellent educational resource. Definitely recommended!

A meditative, peaceful story about slowing down, learning from nature, and living in balance with the Earth. This book is written in a lyrical way and focuses on different lessons that can be learned in nature. The art is colourful and beautiful with many examples of children engaging with and learning from the natural world. This is a great book for anyone interested in learning more about living in balance with nature and about First Nations teachings.

Written and illustrated by Canadian First Nations artists, Walking Together is a beautiful introduction to the concept of Two-Eyed Seeing, and Indigenous ideals of listening to the world around us and taking care of the world around us so it will be preserved for future generations. My only complaint is I wish it had a pronunciation guide for the Indigenous terms that are used occasionally throughout the book - I spend a lot of my time reading books out loud to my young children and I want to be respectful and make sure I get the words right!

Walking Together
3. 5 Stars

Walking Together fosters a mutually respectful relationship between people and nature for the benefit of all. This book encourages sharing, living, and existing together. Whether that's individuals with different backgrounds or wildlife. This is a great book to teach young children to be mindful of their impact on earth.

I enjoyed the gorgeous nature and animal themes. The illustrations are unique and initially why I picked this book. I like the bold artwork with bright splashes of color.

Thank you, NetGalley and Annick Press Ltd., for an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The images and words in this story are really calming, the waviness gives the allusion of water which is present in many of the pictures. Emily Kewageshig uses such beautiful colours and iconic design style.

The meaning behind the book encourages sharing, living, existing with folks of different backgrounds and being mindful of our impact on earth and the wildlife.

This would be a great read for a class or bedtime, especially as we are nearing earth day.

I received an electronic ARC from Annick Press Ltd. through NetGalley.
Softly focused illustrations help bring this message to readers. The text offers a look at living closer to other living beings and staying in connection with our world. Marshall tenderly shares this message with younger readers to instill a love and respect for all beings.

A wonderful picture book from Annick Press! I received a copy from #NetGalley, and I am glad I did.

The text is beautiful and straightforward, introducing the concept of Etuaptmumk ("Two-Eyed Seeing") to young children. I love the variety of examples given to connect readers to the layers of bonds which exist between peoples and nature. The illustrations are gorgeous, with wonderful strong lines framing bright colors.

I really enjoyed this picture book. I like how it makes Indigenous ways of life accessible and easily understandable to settlers. And I like that it includes everyone; that we should all walk together.
The illustrations were beautiful, it was a joy to read this book and see the lovely artwork.

Thank you for providing me the opportunity to review “Walking Together” prior to publication. I am appreciative and leave my sincerity review voluntarily.

Walking together is a rich children's books from the art to the story. I read it with my son and he loved looking at the pages. The words flow wonderfully and the message it beautiful.

I was first and foremost attracted to this book by its cover artwork of the turtle along with the dragonflies. And then the title was also quite promising without me looking at the description of the book, which I rarely every do.

Instead the book <i>Walking Together</i> is an explanation of Etuaptmumk or from what would be a much clearer definition to those who don't know this concept in the Mi’kmaq culture is "seeing with two different eyes". For the whole text of the book this isn't really explained to the reader unless they choose to read the <i>Afterword</i> first.

What I really love about this book is its narrative form as it feels like the reader is actually being taught by a native elder in the way of the world around them. The principles are provided in short and concise statements that also provide the meaning of that comment to the reader who may not know it.

But what was really impressive, though, about this book was the fact that the illustrations are really quite gorgeous artwork. Brightly colored, stylistic, slightly realistic towards the animals and just full of life it makes me want to wrap myself up in them. I would pay just for artwork alone to be able to look at each daily.

In the end my only complaint is the fact that there is no pronunciation guide for the native words found in the <i>Afterworld</i> but it won't take away from the actual sharing of beliefs.

I would most definitely recommend this book to children and to adults who may want to introduce their own little ones to the pleasure of being outdoors whether for the first time or the five hundredth time.

**I received a free copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

This book carries a great message for any season, but a perfect one for Spring as the weather warms and we start to head outdoors more and more often.

I so appreciated the visual and verbal reminders that walking as stewards of land and water falls on us all, young and old--together, as families and communities. The cadence of the book kept the attention of my younger children, while the content kept my early reader engaged. This will be a great one to read over and over again, and I anticipate it will also give us lots to talk about on our walks! This is a beautiful book, to read aloud and to look at, and it will make a great learning tool for those willing to engage.

I first heard about Walking Together through a CBC article online and immediately requested an ARC. So thankful to Annick Press & NetGalley for the opportunity to review this one early. I only wish it were coming out sooner in the United States, as it will be a couple weeks too late for Earth Day here. Regardless of the publication date, I have already pre-ordered a hardcopy for my family to have and another to gift.

Filled with an elder's guidance about how to live a respectful life on Turtle Island (Earth), this picture book moved me and my reading group - grandchildren with whom I am privileged to share books with from time to time.

Elder Albert Marshall and Louise Zimanyi take readers on a journey in which winter transitions to spring, and the repeated phrase "When we walk together in a good way. . . ." becomes a mantra about the different ways to approach our world with thoughtful consideration and respect. The illustrations are drawn in such a way that color and form describe the meaning and metaphor of the words on each page. Captured in a swooping style that moves us from page to page, the message is combined with inclusion of all who are on Turtle Island (Earth) - persons of all shades of human - with views below, on and above ground and sky; a view that includes all creatures - of all types of creature, in all types of element. All connected, all accepting all, and are reminders that often require repeating.

Walking Together would be a tremendous addition to any library, or a multiple perspective read for any group, offering messages we all need to hear in a new way.

A Sincere Thank you to Elder Dr. Albert D. Marshall and Louise Zimanyi, Annickpress, and NetGalley. #WalkingTogether #NetGalley

A beautiful story with beautiful art. I can't wait to re-read it and to see the images in a hard copy.

This is an absolute treasure! This book conveys the messages of Braiding Sweetgrass in beautiful way appropriate for children but equally enjoyable for adults. The message is so sweet and the artwork is stunning! I preordered this book immediately and can’t wait to read it to my son!

Thank you NetGalley and Annick Press for providing an advance reading copy of the book.

This book wasn’t so much a story but rather it’s more of a conversation starter book. I think this is a book you could read with young kids and ask them how it made them feel and what they thought the message was on each page. It’s a book good for engaging.

What I liked best about the book was the illustrations they were so beautiful and very unique.

This was a lovely, short children’s book that demonstrates how to be an environmental steward. What it means to be a partner with our more than human relatives and how we can maintain those relationships for the seven generations.

I liked the illustrations of the plants and animals (I was especially drawn to the image of the fox whose tail resembles a feather). I didn’t love the style of the people, which is my only critique.

Thank you NetGalley, Annick Press and the authors/illustrator for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

One of the authors is Mi’kmaq of the Mi’kmaw Nation, and the illustrator is Anishinaabe from the Saugeen First Nation, and those cultures are woven so beautifully into the book. As to be expected with the premise and who the authors are, but more-so in a way that is obvious in every way.

The illustrations are dynamic, and of some of the most beautiful illustrations I have seen so far in Indigenous picture books. The colors are bright and the designs show the connectivity to Indigenous culture and community. It adds a lot to the story in the way you would hope illustrations would. I could definitely picture children being immersed by all of the images.

The story and what is speaks to is beautiful, and it was fun to learn from a Mi’kmaq perspective and see where differences and similarities fall with other Indigenous cultures. Some of which is briefly mentioned at the end of the book. I think some of the words and messaging might be a bit difficult to understand to the targeted age group, but I do not see that as a hinderance. I think that is a wonderful way for kids to ask questions and for parents to have discussions with their children. There are tons of doors that can be opened by this book, as well as being something children can enjoy. Equal parts learning and enjoyment with this book.

I will definitely be recommending to everyone.

I heard about Walking Together from a CBC article and was eagerly waiting a chance to read it myself. I am so happy to say that it was better than I expected even. The illustrations are beautiful, the words are beautiful, and the message is important.

This is 100% a title I will be adding to my collections. To be honest, I think we will be purchasing multiple copies for the schools.

What a beautiful book, I am a long time fan of artist Emily Kewageshig so I knew I had to read this early and I will definitely be buying a copy.

The artwork is astounding but the story and the lesson of “two-eyed seeing” is so important and there are some beautiful cultural lessons to takeaway.

Thank you NetGalley and Annick Press I can’t wait to buy this one.