{"product_id":"the-great-gathering-place","title":"The Great Gathering Place","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Gorgeous And Powerful Celebration Of Finding Belonging And Community.This Poetic Picture Book Begins With An Invitation: LetS Go To The Great Gathering Place. Come, ILl Take You In My Big Red Canoe. Readers Travel Along The River To A Special Place On The Shore, Where WeLl Meet And Visit With People For Hours And Days, Talking About Good Things And Bad, Rejoicing In Our Good Fortune And Celebrating Our Achievements. WeLl Speak To Our Ancestors. WeLl Build A Fire And Feast. WeLl Give Thanks For Our Lives. And WeLl Pledge To Always Be Gentle, Generous And Kind  And To Always Love Our Friends And Relatives.This Stirring And Lyrical Story By Mtis Author Naomi Mcilwraith, Based On Her Poem Of The Same Name, Is A Moving Tribute To Indigenous Values And The Meeting Places That Are Special To Each Of Us. Luminous Illustrations By Cree And Mtis Artist Onedove Evoke A Sense Of The Sacred With Each Colorful Spread. This Is A Beautiful Picture Book That Honors The Importance Of Gratitude, Generosity, Kindness And Love For Both Nature And People, And Could Serve As A Gentle Discussion Starter On These Topics. ItS Also A Reminder That The Places Where We Gather Are Special And Deserve Our Protection. It Provides An Excellent Introduction To Indigenous Concepts And Teachings. Cree Words And Phrases Are Featured In The Text And Are Supported By A Glossary And Pronunciation Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kids Can Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47954548949237,"sku":"DADAX1525310100","price":29.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5804\/8501\/files\/91Xo8OhubgL.jpg?v=1775508530","url":"https:\/\/ergodebooks.com\/products\/the-great-gathering-place","provider":"Ergodebooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}