Raven Squawk, Orca Squeak

With bright and bold illustrations by celebrated Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers, this sturdy board book introduces iconic sounds of the West Coast and supports the language development of babies and toddlers.

From the roar of the sea lions, to the creak and rustle of cedar branches in the wind, to the sacred drumming of a potlatch and the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, the rhythmic text, vibrant illustrations and glossy tactile finish ofRaven Squawk, Orca Squeakwill delight the very youngest readers. (From Harbour Publishing)

Roy Henry Vickersis a B.C.-based renowned carver, painter and printmaker. He is the co-author of the popular children's Northwest Coast Legends series:Raven Brings the Lightin 2014,Cloudwalkerin 2015,Orca Chiefin 2016 andPeace Dancerin 2017.

B.C.-based writer Robert "Lucky" Buddis the co-author of the Northwest Coast Legends series and the author ofVoices ofBritish Columbiaand its sequel,Echoes of British Columbia.

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