{"product_id":"the-frog-mother-9781553799016","title":"The Frog Mother","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo the Gitxsan of Northwestern British Columbia, Nox Ga'naaw is a storyteller, speaking truths of the universe. After Nox Ga'naaw, the frog mother, releases her eggs among the aquatic plants of a pond, the tiny tadpoles are left to fend for themselves. As they hatch, grow legs, and transform into their adult selves, they must avoid the mouths of hungry predators. Will the young frogs survive to spawn their own eggs, continuing a cycle 200 million years in the making?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook four of the Mothers of Xsan series follows the life cycle of the columbia spotted frog. Learn about why this species is of special significance to the Gitxsan and how Nox Ga'naaw and her offspring are essential to the balance that is life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDonovan, Natasha:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatasha Donovan\u003c\/b\u003e (she\/her\/hers) is a Métis illustrator originally from Vancouver, British Columbia. Her sequential work has been published in \u003ci\u003eThis Place: 150 Years Retold\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWonderful Women of History\u003c\/i\u003e, and the forthcoming Thomas King graphic novel \u003ci\u003eBorders\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the illustrator of the award-winning graphic novel series Surviving the City, as well as the award-winning Mothers of Xsan children's book series and \u003ci\u003eClassified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives by the Nooksack River in Washington State. @natashamdonovan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuson:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHetxw'ms Gyetxw\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as Brett D. Huson (he\/him\/his), is from the Gitxsan Nation of the Northwest Interior of British Columbia, Canada. Growing up in this strong matrilineal society, Brett developed a passion for the culture, land, and politics of his people, and a desire to share their knowledge and stories. Brett has worked in the film and television industry for over 13 years and is a volunteer board member for organizations such as Ka Ni Kanichihk and sakihiwe Festival. Brett also works with the Prairie Climate Centre to connect Western science and Indigenous Knowledges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe award-winning Mothers of Xsan series is Brett's first series of books and part of a larger vision to share the worlds of the Gitxsan Nation. With the support of his wife, Jeri, and their children, Warren and Ruby, Brett endeavours to continue sharing stories with his writing, artwork, and photography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highwater Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50650297565458,"sku":"9781553799016","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fe66fc0c-b067-4f59-a61a-a2680e1e5f14.jpg?v=1733286156","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-frog-mother-9781553799016","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}