{"product_id":"the-first-blade-of-sweetgrass","title":"The First Blade of Sweetgrass","description":"Selected for the Notable Social Studies 2022 List\nNamed to ALA Notable Children's Books 2022\nIn this Own Voices Native American picture book story, a modern Wabanaki girl is excited to accompany her grandmother for the first time to harvest sweetgrass for basket making. 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. color throughout\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0884487601\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0884487601.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Greenlaw, Suzanne|Baker, Nancy|Frey, Gabriel\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43394802319421,"sku":"BVV.0884487601.G","price":5.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0884487601-0.jpg?v=1784841144","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-first-blade-of-sweetgrass","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}