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We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade
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In We Are Water Protectors, did you enjoy ...
... the story’s mission to protect water and the environment?
The Water Walker by Joanne Robertson
If you loved the strong sense of purpose in We Are Water Protectors, you'll be inspired by The Water Walker, which tells the true story of Josephine Mandamin, an Anishinaabe grandmother who walked around the Great Lakes to raise awareness about water protection. Her journey is both moving and empowering, showcasing how one person’s goal can spark change for communities everywhere.
... the rich depiction of Native cultures and diverse identities?
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard
If the celebration of Indigenous heritage and community in We Are Water Protectors resonated with you, you’ll love Fry Bread. This picture book joyfully showcases Native American culture through the lens of food, family, and tradition, featuring vibrant illustrations and a heartfelt narrative that uplifts diverse voices.
... uplifting tone and message of hope?
Dreamers by Yuyi Morales
If you were moved by the hope and optimism in We Are Water Protectors, Dreamers will speak to you with its story of resilience and possibility. Through lyrical language and luminous illustrations, Morales shares an immigrant mother’s journey and celebrates the power of dreams, community, and new beginnings.
... the environmental message and concern for nature?
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
If you valued the urgent call to protect nature in We Are Water Protectors, Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax offers another powerful environmental parable. With its memorable rhymes and iconic illustrations, this classic urges young readers to speak for the trees—and for the world we all share.
... the poetic, symbolic storytelling?
A Different Pond by Bao Phi
If the lyrical, symbolic language and deeper meanings in We Are Water Protectors drew you in, A Different Pond will enchant you with its gentle storytelling and evocative illustrations. This book beautifully weaves together family, memory, and hope, using fishing as a metaphor for resilience and connection.
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