Laget Hiyt Toxwum / Herring to Huckleberries - by Osil Betty Wilson (Hardcover)

About the Book

It's osil's favourite time of year! When the weather grows warm, the ɬagət (herring) return to the waters of the ɬaʔəmɩn Nation, located on the southwest coast of British Columbia. Connect with the land and explore traditional Indigenous ways of gathering food in this charming picture book written in ʔayʔajuθəm and English.

Book Synopsis

It's osil's favourite time of year! When the seasons change and the weather grows warm, the ɬagət̓ (herring) return to the waters of the ɬaʔəmɩn Nation, located on the southwest coast of British Columbia. For osil and her grandparents, their arrival is the beginning of a full year of harvesting traditional foods provided by the sea and land. Together they fish, pick berries, and dig for clams. Everything tastes so good. And the best part is that there is enough for everyone to share!

Connect with the land and explore traditional Indigenous ways of gathering food in this beautifully illustrated picture book written in the language spoken in ʔayʔajuθəm and English. Drawn from the childhood memories of osil (Betty Wilson), this book is sure to charm readers of all ages. This book includes a glossary and pronunciation guide, a map, and illustrations and descriptions of the traditional foods mentioned in the story.

Review Quotes

A polished, delightful read featuring engaging illustrations.

Original, unique, informative, fun and fascinating from cover to cover, "laget hiyt toxwum / Herring to Huckleberries" is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for family, elementary school, and community library Native American and Bilingual picture book collections for children ages 6-8.

Tender story...beams to life with the colourful illustrations. Herring to Huckleberries inspires us to be more sharing, community-minded, and aware of nature's abundance (and the importance of preserving it).

Whimsically illustrated...Bilingual picture book revisits sights, sounds and cherished memories living on the southwest coast.