Grandmother Moon
by Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason, Trisha B. Waters
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Pub Date Aug 26 2025 | Archive Date Not set
Broadleaf Books | Beaming Books
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Description
*Published by our sister imprint, Beaming Books
"A beautiful glimpse into Native storytelling traditions and intergenerational family ties." —School Library Journal
"Nohhum, doesn't it look like the moon is following us?"
During her weekly car ride with her grandmother from the city to the reservation, a young Native girl ponders the moon that seems to follow them. Each week, she looks forward to listening to her grandmother's warm, soothing voice as she sings and tells stories. Tonight, her grandmother teaches her about Grandmother Moon, her significance, and why we honor her.
In her debut picture book, Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason (Schaghticoke/HoChunk) captures a grandmother and grandchild's relationship through their shared wonder and admiration. Along with rich illustrations, Grandmother Moon preserves Indigenous histories and teachings within a modern setting, reminding us that Grandmother Moon is always watching over us, and wherever we are, we are safe and loved.
Backmatter includes an author's note and more, to learn about the different names of the full moons throughout the lunar year.
Advance Praise
"A beautiful glimpse into Native storytelling traditions and intergenerational family ties."
—School Library Journal
"A beautiful glimpse into Native storytelling traditions and intergenerational family ties."
—School Library Journal
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781506487038 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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Featured Reviews
Lauren K, Librarian
In this beautiful picture book, a young girl learns about grandmother moon from her grandmother.
Told with gorgeous illustrations and a lilting prose, this is a phenomenal picture book. I plan to add it to my elementary school library and recommend that other librarians do the same. The language used in Algonquin, and may be of particular interest to libraries in that area of the country. This is also a great fit for public libraries and personal collections.
Thank you to Broadleaf Books, Beaming Books, and Net Galley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Rachel C, Librarian
What a lovely book to share the importance of the moon through the eyes of an indigenous granddaughter and grandmother who view the moon and Mother Earth with an especially feminist lens. Loved the watercolor illustrations and backmatter.
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Educator 1083804
This story gorgeously captures the importance of grandparents in each child's life as the main character leaves to spend the weekend with her grandmother. Full of imagery, hope, and honoring the earth around us.
Shannon K, Reviewer
This is truly an amazing book! I love just how steeped in traditional culture this book was, and also how genuine everything felt. I don't know if that totally makes sense, but it's the best way I could put it. Everything about this book was very interesting, and I would say that I learned a lot from reading this book. Additionally, this book is going to be so, so special to kids that can relate to the characters in this book, but I think that this story should be read and shown to kids from all walks of life, as it will help them learn about cultures different from their own and, as a result, broaden their horizons. Lastly, the illustrations were utterly breathtaking. The illustrator effortlessly captured the beauty of nature and immersed the reader fully into this book, making for a beautifully meaningful reading experience. Bravo!!!
Victoria R, Librarian
Heartwarming, comforting, and gorgeously illustrated, 'Grandmother Moon' tells of a young girl and her grandmother on their way to spend the weekend together. What follows is a beautiful introspection on the moon, ancestry, and Indigenous storytelling. The author writes that their own grandmother's story of the moon once 'transported me into the stars like magic' and that is *exactly* how this book feels.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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