{"product_id":"afloat-by-kirli-saunders-9781760505899","title":"Afloat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoam the water with me. We are here to learn. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHere to spin wisdom, to grow …\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom award-winning Gunai author Kirli Saunders and seven-time CBCA-winner Freya Blackwood comes \u003cb\u003eAfloat\u003c\/b\u003e, a story told in a time of climate crisis. Against a backdrop of a changed environment, an Elder leads a child along the waterways, sharing her People's knowledge and gathering community along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfloat\u003c\/b\u003e is an uplifting and inspiring picture book that uses the practice of weaving as a powerful metaphor for the honouring and teaching of First Nations wisdom, and the coming together of all people to survive, thrive and create a more hopeful future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaim for Afloat:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonour Book, 2025 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards, Picture Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner, 2025 Wilderness Society Environment Awards for Children's Literature, Picture Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted, 2025 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards, Indigenous Writing Prize\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Hope is the ultimate takeaway from this moving story about community, First Nations wisdom and climate change.’ \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘[Afloat] delves into themes of creating a future of balance and community with the natural world, while a slow, rhythmic tone and loose-lined illustrations emphasize saving what’s most important’ \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Saunders (Gunai) uses weaving as a metaphor for community-building, demonstrating that Indigenous knowledge can be a source of connection and power as we work toward creating a better world. Blackwood’s art underscores hope and opportunities to help cultivate the land.’ \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48240564175084,"sku":"9781760505899","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760505899-afloat-1.jpg?v=1787919415","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/afloat-by-kirli-saunders-9781760505899","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}