We Are Water Protectors
By Carole Lindstrom
The Story
A young Indigenous water protector rises to defend the Earth's rivers and lakes when a threatening black snake — a pipeline — endangers her people's water and land.
Why It's Special
For the kid who feels big feelings about fairness and the natural world, this book hands them a cause and a voice to speak up with.
- Big idea: Water is sacred and worth protecting, and even young voices carry the power to stand up for it.
- Vibes: Lyrical, urgent, and reverent, with artwork that moves between quiet beauty and rallying-cry energy.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are curious about Indigenous cultures and traditions
- are working on understanding fairness and standing up for what matters
- respond well to lyrical, poetic language
- love nature and stories about protecting the Earth
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & meaning: What does the young water protector in the story stand up to protect?
- Imagination: What do you picture when you hear the water described as 'the first medicine'?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think it would feel to see something you love threatened, like the water in this story?
- Real-life connection: What are some ways we can take care of the water near our home?
- Art & illustration: Which picture in the book do you think shows the water best, and why?
