Description: "A ... picture book about a family's connection to their land, their home, and each other ... Long ago, Grandfather came to a new land. Fish swam in the water, birds chirped in the sky, monkeys played in the trees. And in this wilderness, with his own two hands, Grandfather built a house.It wasn't easy. But the land gave him what he needed. And it became his home. Decades later, his grandson will have all he needs: a head full of memories, two capable hands, and the heart to appreciate family, nature, and home"--
Review Quotes: ★ "[A] beautiful, surreal tale about learning how to have a respectful relationship with nature, thanks to the wisdom and efforts of one's ancestors." --School Library Journal, starred review
★ "A mesmerizing and enthralling tribute." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "A vivid testament to working with, instead of against, the natural world." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "This gentle story of family and living alongside nature is a shoo-in for an eco-themed storytime, but it's equally suited to celebrating kids' relationships with their grandparents." --The Bulletin"Satisfying and thoughtful....gently suggests the potential benefits humans may reap in rethinking our relationship to the earth, to the climate, to the world." --Shelf Awareness "Leave[s] readers with a call to action to spark conversations with parents and grandparents and to consider the importance of conservation." --The Horn Book