This story so beautifully informs and encourages readers of what tribal lands they enjoy. I live in Florida, and loved teaching my children about how, when we also have enjoyed the Everglades National Park (like in the story) we were on Seminole tribal lands. This then allowed an opening to teach them what tribal lands we currently live on and why many people don't even know this. The illustrations and words compliment each other to allow for an enriching and sincere moment of education and joy.

Thanks to netgalley & publisher for this arc!

This was a great informative quick lovely children's book that all American child should read to learn about some of the native tribes names & locations. The illustrations were colorful and cute, I liked how faces weren't drawn in some.

The history of indigenous peoples in North America has been glossed over or in some cases vanished from history books. This gently illustrated picture book reveals the pride that Indigenous people have in their history and the lands that they once called home; before the coming of the colonists. The language of this book is lyrical pulling the reader from shore to shore across North America. Naming the tribes and the beauty of what was their historical birthplace. Young readers will be drawn in by the illustrations and gentle language.

In simple lilting statements on basic colorful illustrations we are introduced to twelve indigenous tribe of those who came before all over the USA and parts of the Caribbean. They are named with the illustrations and identified by location and current memorable aspects at the end of the drawings.
Great fun learning!
Well suited for reading WITH someone of ANY age (not only 5 to 8) including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected proof copy provided by Capstone via NetGalley. Thank you!
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Simple illustrations, without too much noise to take away from the message. The writing itself is easy to follow and the pages in the back with a little further information and a map of the locations mentioned add a lovely bonus to the book

A simple book with vibrant images that describes Indigenous lands you might be on based on features or common scenery. In the back of the book there are longer descriptions about the land and the geographic area, accompanied by a map to give readers a visual ideas of what land they are on. A good book to read before researching with a child or children about what land they are on and the treaties of that land.

This book has unique illustrations that punctuate the text beautifully. This book will fit perfectly into my collection on Indigenous stories and will become a read aloud for Indigenous People’s Day so students can see where different groups settled. It would be a great book to do a mapping activity with as well.

Such a great book for the anticipated age range (5-8). Children are becoming so much more aware of the world around them and so why not plant the seed of curiosity and acknowledgment. The artwork is vibrant and eye catching.

This book says a lot in very few words. The theme being that American soil once belonged to the indigenous people who were here before us. I homeschool 2 of my children for kindergarten and 2nd grade and I think they would both benefit from reading this book. The simple illustrations are beautiful and the glossary at the end is helpful for further research and discussion. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this lovely title.

Cute informative book for younger children, with simple but very effective illustrations.
Short,sweet and eyecatching - will appeal to younger readers

I love this book about being Indigenous and what that means.

It's gorgeously illustrated and a must have for classrooms!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

The artwork in this book is absolutely stunning. Simple yet conveying so much detail. A great book to introduce readers to ask who walked the land before us.

The artwork made the book for me. I loved the style and the colours.

The writing was nice and simple, which I don’t necessarily think is a bad thing. It does make the book seem like it is for a younger age group then it is I tented for though.

I Am on Indigenous Land is an simple, yet informative book for all children to read. I liked how each indigenous land had their own double spread page with beautiful hand painted illustrations and a description about what you can find on that particular land.

There is a map at the back of the book, so children can picture exactly where the different areas are located, along with the correct pronunciation of each region.

The illustrations made this book. The words are simple, but the message is strong. I would have preferred that the maps be on the pages rather than at the end.

Timely and thoughtful reminder of where we are, and who was here first. Integrating "small" books like this into children's education at an early age is essential for building a knowledge base they may never be presented with in school or by society- but it is a knowledge essential for understanding this country.

I think something that might be escaping some folks is a central message that even land acknowledgement is something people often don't do, out of embarrassment, racism, ignorance, any number of reasons. The concept has its criticisms, but this is a book about teaching children about understanding that the land you live on and perhaps love belongs to Indigenous people, in the hope that people will acknowledge that Indigenous people have lived here and do live here, and that people will learn more about them and what was and continues to be taken from them.

Writing-wise, it reminded me of, "Goodnight Moon", so I'm not sure why being simplistic is a criticism. There are deep messages here with important history to be told to children who may never have heard about it before.

I think the cover is the strongest piece of art in the book, though the style throughout is similar to many picture books I enjoyed when I was younger, and I don't think young children would mind it. They might imagine themselves in the different scenarios.

Overall, a neat book about Indigenous rights, history, and the land we, at least in some cases, share.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an early copy of this book.

I wish it had been longer and had a bit more to it. I understand it's from five to eight-year-olds, but the writing felt like it was for an even younger child.

I love how the pictures represent the geography where various Indigenous people live. It was informative and illuminating.

But, ultimately, I found this book too rudimentary. Both the writing and the art are overly simplified, in a way that felt almost condescending.

Educational, but lacking.