Salmon Forest

Suzuki, D. & Ellis, S. (2003). Salmon forest. Vancouver, BC: Greystone Books.

Authors:
David Suzuki
Sarah Ellis

Illustrator:
Sheena Lott

Summary:
Kate’s father tells her the story of “Salmon Forest” as they walk along the river. Kate is able to see firsthand the lifecycle of the salmon. Every part of nature is connected to each other.

Response and Reaction:
This is an excellent introduction to the lifecycle of the salmon for children. It is present in an easy to understand format. Kates questions are similar to what a young child might ask, but might be annoying for older children who already have a grasp on the lifecycle. The glossary in the back seems small and tacked on.

Format:
Picture Book

Age Range:
4-8 years old

Themes:
Life cycle, nature, environmentalism, education