First, Auntie honors the animal’s sacrifice with a blessing. “Now it’s time to scrape till our hands are raw. After that a good soak and we stretch, pull, tug!” Debut author Iceberg (Aleut/Alutiiq) writes with deceptive simplicity; her lively text flows beautifully, setting an energetic pace and capturing the exuberance of the participants. Earthy details (“Here’s the best part—making brain goo,” “Next, we pee on it! PEE! Yep, all of us!”), conveyed with a child-friendly sensibility, add a playful flair. Donovan’s (Métis) expressive artwork employs an array of hues and dynamic linework to depict the strength and spirit of this communal activity. Colors pop, and a sense of movement infuses the visuals as raindrops pulse, smoke ripples, and the moose hide itself curves across the page. Donovan differentiates the various members of the community, portraying each with care; elders lovingly guide younger children, who observe closely as “a tradition of love passes through.” Everyone takes part, and it’s clear that the experience is both vital to the community’s livelihood and a crucial part of the culture. All parts of the moose, including the hide, are used for a meaningful purpose; nothing goes to waste.