A black-haired, peach-skinned girl visits her Grampa on the reserve. They plan to collect cedar branches to bring as an offering for drummers performing at their community feast. The young girl shares her concern that taking the branches might hurt the tree. Grandpa assures her they will snip branches sparingly and bring an offering of tobacco to “show the Tree Spirit and the Creator that we are thankful for the gifts” that the cedar provides. As they travel through the woods, they discuss aspects of the trees they pass, including pine needles rich with vitamins and birch bark used for building canoes. Though Cooper’s (Chippewas of Rama First Nation) text feels didactic at times, it’s earnest and effusive, designed to inspire deep reflection in readers. Small details like a yummy taste of honey toast or Grampa removing his shoes to tread on forest paths further enliven their quest. Pichette’s (Muskhego Cree) illustrations feature bold outlines, bright blocks of color, and simplified yet specific depictions of plants and animals, enhancing the straightforward narrative.