First, Auntie honors the animal\u2019s sacrifice with a blessing. \u201cNow it\u2019s time to scrape till our hands are raw. After that a good soak and we stretch, pull, tug!\u201d Debut author Iceberg (Aleut\/Alutiiq) writes with deceptive simplicity; her lively text flows beautifully, setting an energetic pace and capturing the exuberance of the participants. Earthy details (\u201cHere\u2019s the best part\u2014making brain goo,\u201d \u201cNext, we pee on it! PEE! Yep, all of us!\u201d), conveyed with a child-friendly sensibility, add a playful flair. Donovan\u2019s (M\u00e9tis) expressive artwork employs an array of hues and dynamic linework to depict the strength and spirit of this communal activity. Colors pop, and a sense of movement infuses the visuals as raindrops pulse, smoke ripples, and the moose hide itself curves across the page. Donovan differentiates the various members of the community, portraying each with care; elders lovingly guide younger children, who observe closely as \u201ca tradition of love passes through.\u201d Everyone takes part, and it\u2019s clear that the experience is both vital to the community\u2019s livelihood and a crucial part of the culture. All parts of the moose, including the hide, are used for a meaningful purpose; nothing goes to waste.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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