A is for Anemone: A First West Coast Alphabet

On the mist-kissed shores of the Pacific Northwest, A Is for Anemone glides young readers through a dazzling West Coast alphabet, pairing Robert Budd’s rhythmic text with Roy Henry Vickers’s luminous Indigenous art to celebrate Environmental Justice and Indigenous Rights in every letter. From anemones swaying beneath tidal pools (A) to cedar canoes cutting through morning fog (C), orcas arching across sapphire waters (O), and sunsets aflame against rugged headlands (Z), this sturdy board book transforms each page into a living lesson on local ecosystems and cultural heritage. As children trace crisp, bold shapes of salmon, totem poles, and Douglas firs, they build early literacy while deepening their bond with a land shaped by First Nations stewards for millennia. Classrooms, Sunday-school nurseries, and family storytimes can use these iconic images to spark conversations about caring for water, honoring ancestral guardianships, and ensuring Education Equity by reflecting every child’s world in their first ABCs. With each bright glyph, young learners discover that language and landscape grow strongest when they learn to listen to both. Tap the Save to List button to bookmark this title, or tap the External Link button to view purchase and rental options.