A Good Hide - by Karina Iceberg (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

From these hands, old to new, a tradition of love passes through.

In Alaska, Fall is moose season. When the hunt is over, the community comes together to transform the raw moose hide into something truly special, step by step, with the work of many hands.

From stretching and scraping to making brain stew, each part of the process is a celebration! With humor and heart, debut author Karina Iceberg (Aleut/Alutiiq) and award-winning illustrator Natasha Donovan (Métis) share a resonant message of gratitude, community, and shared knowledge as an intertribal Native Alaskan community works together to tan a moose hide.

Features author's note and a note from Heartdrum author-curator Cynthia Leitich Smith.

Review Quotes

"Simple yet utterly joyous--a testament to Indigenous identity that exudes gratitude." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"An Indigenous community works together to tan a large hide by hand in this captivating portrait of joyful collaboration. Making her picture book debut, Aleut-Alutiiq author Iceberg employs animated, sometimes humorous language, enlivening a step-by-step set of instructions into a jubilant account that starts with giving thanks and ends with using the final material." - Publisher's Weekly (starred review)
"A fascinating glimpse into a time-honored Indigenous practice. Respect and gratitude for the animal are highlighted throughout, from the opening blessing through the using of every part of the moose." - Booklist