This book is beautifully illustrated. I really enjoyed the story. I wish that there was a digital component to this book so I could hear the book being read aloud. I was unsure of my pronunciation of some names. I think it is an excellent introduction to the diversity of stories that make up our world. ( )

This is a beautiful book. The artwork throughout is simply amazing. It's a wonderfully engaging tale of an indigenous culture. I hope Mr. Robertson writes more about the Cree.
My issue is that I think the editor missed the mix up with the children's characters and names. The younger child is obviously a girl/Lauren and the older a brother/James, yet the narrative flip flops between who is Lauren and who is James. Can someone clarify, please?

The Song That Called them home by David A. Robertson is a wonderful addition to our small Tribal Library. Young readers will enjoy the children's magical adventure with the Memekwesewak. The story is brought to life with beautiful illustrations. The dancing, singing & the thum thump will keep the younger ones wanting to turn the page to see what's next. ( )

I love picture books that share Indigenous stories. They are a great way to connect young readers with these stories. Like many others of the same nature, this book has beautiful, expressive illustrations. I recommend reading the author's note first for readers who are not familiar with stories of the Memekwesewak.

An old, familiar myth, retold with beautiful illustrations. Two young siblings are lured away, in this case, by memekwesewak- the mischievous 'little people' figure found in various indigenous (and obviously other cultures) traditional story telling. It takes the love and commitment of their family to call them back home. It's hard to not read this and compare it to many modern indigenous people who are trying to reconnect with their ancestors in the wake of colonization/residential schools/60s scoop, but for young readers, it's a beautifully illustrated story about the power of love and family. I only wish that there was an audio recording of the songs out there on the net- it would be an awesome accompaniment and make read aloud that much better! ( )