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The Water Walker
written and illustrated by Joanne Robertson
Ages: 6+
Published: 2017
Publisher: Second Story Press
ISBN: 978-1-77260-038-4
Keywords: Environment, Activism, Ojibwe
Nokomis loves water but learns that it is in danger. Along with the Mother Earth water walkers, Nokomis walks to raise awareness that we must protect our environment. Folk-style illustrations.