There is also a superb level of detail in each illustration, from the tiny floral print on a character's dress to the feathers of a hummingbird, that captures the wonder and beauty of the natural world. The saturated colors make every image vibrant and eye-catching. She uses bold lines to give every object shape and weight on the page. Michaela Goade’s artwork in We Are The Water Protectors is absolutely gorgeous. Her stance is that oil pollution is extremely harmful and we must fight for the survival of the planet. Although much of the language of the book uses indigenous lore to tell the story, Lindstrom is not mincing her words. While this may at first seem like a didactic text, I have grown to appreciate Carole Lindstrom’s direct and unapologetic take on water pollution and environmentalism. Set against the backdrop of indigenous views about nature and the interconnectedness of all living things, We Are Water Protectors is a story of protecting Mother Earth and turning humanity away from the forces that threaten all life on the planet. This is a tale about the importance of water, and how it is necessary that all of us help protect this sacred resource. I checked out a physical copy from my local library. I discovered this picturebook while searching for winners of the Caldecott Medal (which this book was awarded in 2021) on Goodreads.
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