Roxane Beauclair Salonen

Picture Book
Each spring the Native American people of the Pacific Nothwest celebrate First Salmon, which marks the arrival of the salmon that have provided them with food for centuries. But this spring, Charlie's heart is not in the celebration. First Salmon will never be the same without Uncle Joe. During the ceremony, Charlie's mind in flooded with memories of his uncle. After Charlie hears people tell stories that honor salmon, he realized that all he needed to do to get past his grief was hold on to the memories of Uncle Joe.
This story portrays an excellent example of character development. As Charlie takes the journey of fishing for salmon, he also takes a journey through the grieving process. He learns about his culture and how to move on after his Uncle Joe is gone.… (mais)