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The Sharing Tree
When a small boy named Meekwun slips into the forest feeling alone and overlooked, he discovers something he never expected — a tree that listens, speaks, and knows everything worth knowing.
What begins as an unlikely friendship becomes a lifelong relationship built on empathy, reciprocity, and deep respect for the natural world. As Meekwun grows — from a bullied child into a young man, a husband, a father, and finally an elder — the tree gives generously at every stage. And Meekwun, shaped by everything she has taught him, learns to give back.
Rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing, The Sharing Tree / Meekwun weaves traditional cultural practices — including smudging and the offering of tobacco — naturally into the story, making them accessible to all readers without explanation feeling forced. The tree is more than a character. She is Elder, knowledge keeper, and the land itself.
A story about what we take, what we owe, and what we must pass on.
Written by Winnipeg-born Métis educator and author Sean Thompson, The Sharing Tree / Meekwun is a timeless fable for young readers and the adults who read alongside them — and a meaningful classroom resource for educators working with Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action 62–64.
A 100% Indigenous-owned Uncle Productions title.
What begins as an unlikely friendship becomes a lifelong relationship built on empathy, reciprocity, and deep respect for the natural world. As Meekwun grows — from a bullied child into a young man, a husband, a father, and finally an elder — the tree gives generously at every stage. And Meekwun, shaped by everything she has taught him, learns to give back.
Rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing, The Sharing Tree / Meekwun weaves traditional cultural practices — including smudging and the offering of tobacco — naturally into the story, making them accessible to all readers without explanation feeling forced. The tree is more than a character. She is Elder, knowledge keeper, and the land itself.
A story about what we take, what we owe, and what we must pass on.
Written by Winnipeg-born Métis educator and author Sean Thompson, The Sharing Tree / Meekwun is a timeless fable for young readers and the adults who read alongside them — and a meaningful classroom resource for educators working with Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action 62–64.
A 100% Indigenous-owned Uncle Productions title.
36 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2024
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April 4, 2024
Friends with nature...
This wonderful book is perfect for teaching kids about nature and nurturing our environment. This book tells the story of a boy named Meekwun and his friendship with a tree. The book conveys the message that what we give to nature, we receive in return. It explains how nature fulfils our needs and emphasises the importance of not exploiting it or pushing it beyond its limits. Additionally, the end of the book features engaging activities to keep children entertained, including a few colouring pages. I just felt that some of the illustrations can be improved. Regardless, it was a lovely book.
I am delighted to have the privilege of reading the review copy of this lovely book through Booksprout and leave my honest review.
This wonderful book is perfect for teaching kids about nature and nurturing our environment. This book tells the story of a boy named Meekwun and his friendship with a tree. The book conveys the message that what we give to nature, we receive in return. It explains how nature fulfils our needs and emphasises the importance of not exploiting it or pushing it beyond its limits. Additionally, the end of the book features engaging activities to keep children entertained, including a few colouring pages. I just felt that some of the illustrations can be improved. Regardless, it was a lovely book.
I am delighted to have the privilege of reading the review copy of this lovely book through Booksprout and leave my honest review.
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