Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC of this title. What a beautiful book! From the illustrations to the descriptive text and message - just a gorgeous title.

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* Great book! love that there are more and more of these books on netgalley!

The artwork and the translation of the story really played off each other well and made for a lovely story.

I am really loving the influx of children's books that are including Native language [as well as imagery and customs and culture]; seeing the Cree language in print is very cool, and an experience for a non-Native that, while cool, is also educational. I only wish that I knew how to pronounce the words!!

This is a gorgeously illustrated book [the pictures practically leap off the page and the colors are amazing] about what is in our home [and what we consider home] and how we belong [and need to take care of all that we see as home]; perfect for littles who love a soothing story [this was originally a lullaby that the author made for her child] and perfect for bedtime. It is also the perfect book for introducing your little to a different culture and language [which is so important].

Well done!!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Tonya Simpson, Carla Joseph - Illustrator, Jean Okimasis - Translator, and Orca Book Publishers for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Forever Our Home is a picture book written in both Plains Cree and English. It introduces to the children the creatures of the prairies and plains.

The book celebrates the relationship between humans and nature. We learn about the animals and plants native to the prairies and plains. Every page is a splash of color and has both plants or animals and people in it, which reminds us that we co-exist with other magnificent flora and fauna.

Forever Our Home is a beautiful book that upholds the indigenous culture and celebrates our diverse home.

A Scottish and Cree author takes us on a journey through the seasons to show us all the gifts nature provides. Also important is the relationship between generations and the way stories are handed down.