About the Book Follow Nicola I. Campbells lyrical storytelling on a journey through the wilderness to discover the animals of British Columbia, their names in the Nlekepmxcn or Halqemeylem languages, and the teachings they have for us. Experience a celebration of sustainability and connection to the land through breathtaking art. Book Synopsis When you go for a walk in nature, who do you see? What do you hear? Award-winning storyteller Nicola I. Campbell shows what it means to stand like a cedar on this beautiful journey of discovery through the wilderness. Learn the names of animals in the Nlekepmxcn or Halqemeylem languages as well as the teachings they have for us. Experience a celebration of sustainability and connection to the land through lyrical storytelling and Carrielynn Victors breathtaking art in this childrens illustrated book. Discover new sights and sounds with every read. A glossary and pronunciation guide can be found at the back of the book. Review Quotes Among Top Recommended Reads for TD Summer Reading Club-- TD Summer Reading Club Among Indigos Best Kids Books of 2021 -- Indigo Exquisitely illustrated picture book...a tender evocation of the joys of nature and family, [and] a celebration of Indigenous language. Highly recommended. -- Calgary Herald Nicola Campbell offers a poetic song about excursions into the wild throughout the seasons. Abundance, respect, gratitude and intergenerational closeness suffuse Campbells poem. Carrielynn Victors illustrations reflect a lovely diaphanous beauty. -- Toronto Star [An] evocative book that poetically explores how important it is for us to see ourselves as part of the land. Victors illustrations bring that world to life. -- The Globe and Mail Campbells rhythmic writing is wonderful, conveying important messages about the environment and family. Victors vibrant renderings accompany the engaging text nicely. Bold illustrations portray elements such as weather, nature, and animals alongside evocative details like glowing skylines. -- Kirkus Reviews Paired with illustrations by Carrielynn Victor, Stand Like a Cedar shines brightly, in both its text and artwork. -- Quill & Quire About the Author Nicola I. Campbell is the author of Shi-shi-etko , Shin-chis Canoe , Grandpas Girls , and A Day with Yayah . Nlekepmx, Sylx, and Mtis, from British Columbia, her stories weave cultural and land-based teachings that focus on respect, endurance, healing, and reciprocity. Nicolas books have been among the finalists for numerous childrens literary awards. Shin-chis Canoe won the 2009 TD Canadian Childrens Literature Award and was a 2008 Governor Generals Award for Illustration finalist. Carrielynn Victor is fueled by the passion to tell stories through her art. Her ancestors come from around the world descending from bloodlines in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales that arrived in the Americas in the 1600s, and Coast Salish ancestors that have been sustained by Solh Temexw (our land) since time immemorial. Carrielynn was born and raised in Solh Temexw and nurtured by many parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Along with a thriving art practice, Carrielynn maintains a communal role as a plant practitioner. The responsibilities for traditional plant practitioners range from protection and preservation of lands to networking and trade, and harvest and preparation methods.