About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when seeking to decenter the traditional Pilgrim-focused Thanksgiving story and introduce a more authentic Indigenous perspective on gratitude and harvest. This beautifully illustrated book describes the Nickommoh, a celebration of harvest and giving thanks traditional to the Narragansett people of New England. It focuses on the community's joyful preparations, feasting, dancing, and storytelling. It's an excellent choice for families wanting to build conversations around cultural identity, history, and the true meaning of gratitude, offering a view of a vibrant culture as it existed long before colonial contact.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book does not directly address sensitive topics like colonization or historical trauma. Its approach is to present a positive, vibrant portrait of an Indigenous celebration in a timeless, almost pre-contact setting. The potential sensitivity lies in the cultural gap: it doesn't mention the historical conflict associated with the European arrival. The book's strength is its celebratory focus, but it requires parental context to place it within a larger, more complex history. The resolution is one of enduring tradition and gratitude.
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