🪶 A healing Native-inspired children’s book about grief, love, and the messages our ancestors leave behind. When Binesi’s mishoomis (Grandfather) walks on to the Spirit World, she feels lost—until feathers begin appearing in the wind, on the path, and near the river she once visited with him. With her mother’s guidance and the quiet teachings of nature, Binesi discovers that love doesn’t end. It changes shape. It moves through wind, water, moonlight, and the small gifts the world places in our hands. Created with cultural guidance from an Ojibwe coworker, Connected by Feathers offers an authentic, gentle, and respectful introduction to Native teachings on love, memory, and the continuing bonds we share with those who have passed on. 🌿 This book is perfect for: • Children experiencing loss or grief • Families looking for emotional healing stories • Classrooms teaching about Native cultures respectfully • Therapists, counselors, and social workers • Parents searching for calming bedtime stories • Anyone wanting books about ancestors, memory, and connection 🌙 Kids will learn about: • Ojibwe words and pronunciations (easy and accurate) • Understanding grief through nature • The continuing connection between children and ancestors • The importance of feathers, wind, and water in Native storytelling • Compassion, resilience, and emotional safety Connected by Feathers is a tender, calming, and culturally respectful story for any child who has lost someone they love—and for every adult guiding them toward healing.