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readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
A book that must be read with the backmatter and a thorough discussion.
heisereads's review against another edition
5.0
The key to this book is going to be reading parts of the author's reflection and historical note in the back matter after sharing it with kids to add the depth and perspective of why it was written the way it was and the deeper message that is grounded in the colonizer history of North America. Gorgeously illustrated and beautifully told through animal/nature perspectives (fitting for a Native story), this book by two First Nations #ownvoices creators, is the type of addition we need to the books we have available to share during November or Indigenous People's (Columbus) Day or during those 5th grade explorers units.
little_silver's review against another edition
5.0
Do not miss the back matter- without it, this lovely story may give incorrect impressions.
theybedax's review against another edition
3.0
I don't quite know how I feel about this book. I appreciate the art, the message, and the information in the back. What I struggle with is another book that makes colonization a friendly merging of souls instead of the holocaust perpetuated against indigenous people of which no true change has happened to better their ancestors lives. Like I said, not quite sure how I should feel about this book.
emeelee's review against another edition
4.0
Stunning illustrations as with all of Goade's work, and the text is lovely and poetic.
From the author's note: "I wrote Encounter to provide an alternative [sic] view of Cartier's visit. This peaceful encounter does not forgive Jacques Cartier for his violent actions. Instead, it reminds us that violence is a choice."
From the author's note: "I wrote Encounter to provide an alternative [sic] view of Cartier's visit. This peaceful encounter does not forgive Jacques Cartier for his violent actions. Instead, it reminds us that violence is a choice."
kiralovesreading's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Some of the most beautiful art in a children's book I've ever seen
elizabethlk's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
This is a nice story that gives us a glimpse into a positive interaction between an Indigenous person and a colonist before everything went wrong. It gives us the chance to see a different perspective than what we usually get, and the chance to explore that interaction in a reflective way. The author's reflection and historical note at the end are both must-reads, and make the significance of the story come together.
The illustrations in this book are stunning.
Recommended as a read-along so that it can be part of a larger discussion. Recommended as a replacement to "discovery" narratives.
This is a nice story that gives us a glimpse into a positive interaction between an Indigenous person and a colonist before everything went wrong. It gives us the chance to see a different perspective than what we usually get, and the chance to explore that interaction in a reflective way. The author's reflection and historical note at the end are both must-reads, and make the significance of the story come together.
The illustrations in this book are stunning.
Recommended as a read-along so that it can be part of a larger discussion. Recommended as a replacement to "discovery" narratives.
ce_read's review against another edition
5.0
The author's note / reflection really makes this book. Here, the author and their story remind is that violence is a choice, and that moving forward together is still an option.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully illustrated and written. A thoughtful story that will stay with readers.