Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint?

Cheerful cartoon images. Gently rhythmic narrative. Refreshing in its uplift of Indigenous languages.

* Kirkus Reviews *

This colourful and warm book invites the reader into this story about Joshua learning from his father about traditional food harvesting. The illustrations in this book are adorable.

-- Alex Hebert * AnishinabekNews.ca *

With clear, vibrant illustrations...[a] picture book that draws you in thanks to Joshua's evident delight in learning with his family. A fun addition to any child's library.

* The Walleye *

For teachers of young students who are just learning the way seasons work, Dad, Is It Time to Gather Mint? would be a fabulous and sensitive introduction, with an Indigenous emphasis on language–two languages in fact–and traditional practices of hunting, fishing, gathering and more.

* CanLit for LittleCanadians *

Swampy Cree…and Anishinaabemowin words are interwoven seamlessly into the simply stated sentences. Dao’s vibrant illustrations radiate warmth and connection. Sharing land-based Indigenous knowledge, this is an informative picture-book-series opener.

* Bookli