The First Blade of Sweetgrass by Greenlaw, Suzanne

Musquon must overcome her impatience while learning to distinguish sweetgrass from other salt marsh grasses, but slowly the spirit and peace of her surroundings speak to her, and she gathers sweetgrass as her ancestors have done for centuries, leaving the first blade she sees to grow for future generations. This sweet, authentic story from a Maliseet mother and her Passamaquoddy husband includes backmatter about traditional basket making and a Wabanaki glossary.

Author: Suzanne Greenlaw, Gabriel Frey
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
Published: 08/10/2021
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.08h x 9.21w x 0.55d
ISBN: 9780884487609
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 515737 / First Blade of Sweetgrass: A Native American Story


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/14/2021
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2021