I Sang You down from the Stars

This resonant picture book follows an expectant mother as she prepares for her baby's arrival by creating a sacred bundle. Each item, from a white feather to cedar and sage, symbolizes strength, tradition, and connection to family and community, rooted in Indigenous cultural practices. The narrative beautifully explores the spiritual and emotional bond between mother and child, emphasizing the gifts they offer each other as they grow. It is a tender and lyrical read, perfect for families awaiting a new baby or those wishing to introduce themes of heritage, love, and connection to the natural world.

As she waits for the arrival of her new baby, a mother-to-be gathers gifts to create a sacred bundle. A white feather, cedar and sage, a stone from the river . . . Each addition to the bundle will offer the new baby strength and connection to tradition, family, and community. As they grow together, mother and baby will each have gifts to offer each other. Tasha Spillett-Sumner and Michaela Goade, two Indigenous creators, bring beautiful words and luminous art together in a resonant celebration of the bond between mother and child.