Charlene Bearhead

"Siha Tooskin Knows The Love of the Dance" is truly a suitable title for this story. Two young friends participate in a pow-wow and learn the meaning of the ceremony and the different dances. The story presents the information in an enjoyable format that young readers should find interesting, as the story moves forward at a quick pace. The color illustrations remind the reader of drawings that a child might create, adding to the appeal of the book.

Having attended pow-wows in the past, I was immediately drawn in to the story. I found myself nodding and thinking, "This is just how it is!" The sound of the drums calling the dancers resounded in my mind as I read the story and remembered my participation in the intertribal dances! The authors accurately captured the sights and sounds of the event, as well as the descriptions of the attire worn by the dancers and the meanings of the attire. The ceremony is at all times treated with respect in this book. Young readers who are not familiar with the pow-wow should find this story both informative and captivating. I hope they will share the story with their parents.

I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.… (plus d'informations)