The Kingdom of There: An Ojibway Father Teaches His Son

Author/Contributor(s):	Wagamese, Richard; Swinson, Luke; Swinson, August
Publisher:	Swift Water Books
Date:	5/25/2027
Binding:	Hardcover
Condition:	NEW

The tender words of an Ojibway father guide his son to find his own path, knowing that his father’s love will always be there, in this beautiful picture book for ages 3 to 7.

In Ojibway tradition, fathers walk their children through the world and teach them their place in it. One of Richard Wagamese's (1955-2017) most beloved books for adults is his memoir For Joshua, written as a letter to his son in hopes of imparting some of the wisdom he had gained through his life.

This special iteration of Wagamese's message has distilled those teachings down into a beautiful picture book form, with words that create a deeply resonant reading experience for young readers and their caregivers. 

Philosophical, with a fairy-tale quality, this story turns around questions of identity, belonging, loss, kinship and finding one's way. Dreamlike illustrations by Anishinaabe father and son August Swinson and Luke Swinson reflect the boy's journey to find a place called "There" and further evoke the love and knowledge shared between generations.