Description
Written and illustrated by Sarah-Anne Tourond, Anishinaabeg, Ojibway from Gambler First Nation, and Métis.
Inspired by the Physical quadrant of the Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel, You Are the Land reminds young readers that they are a part of the world around them. With fun, rhyming text, each page compares our physical bodies to plants, animals, and the four elements, sharing an important message: You are the Land.
From the author of You Are Sacred, this is the second book in the All That You Are series.
Educator Information
You Are the Land is a perfect read-aloud for children ages 3 to 6 in both classrooms and homes.
Curriculum Connections:
Early Literacy – listening, reading, discussing, and rhyming
Art – traditional Anishinaabe clothing and art
Health and Wellness – breath and balance, self-affirmation, connection to nature for physical health and wellness, and traditional medicines
Science – harmonious ecosystems, biodiversity of plants and animals with Indigenous cultural importance, environmental awareness
Social Responsibility – uplifting others and ourselves, respecting Mother Earth
Indigenous Knowledge and Traditions – teachings of the Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel, the Seven Generations, the Three Sisters, and All Our Relations
Series Information
You Are the Land is the second book in the All That You Are series. Through lyrical text and colourful watercolour illustrations, the All That You Are series uses the teachings of the Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel to remind children of their connection to the world around them. Each book in the series focuses on one quadrant of the Medicine Wheel representing one kind of wellness—Spiritual, Physical, Emotional, or Mental. A diagram and description of the Medicine Wheel are included at the back of each book. Also included are Anishinaabe Connections, which share more about Anishinaabe art, culture, and traditions explored in the text and illustrations. Books in the All That You Are series are best suited for children ages 3 to 6 and make wonderful read-alouds in classrooms and homes.