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A Good Hide

by Karina Iceberg Publisher: HEARTDRUM

A shared tradition of making

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Hardcover New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A shared tradition of making

Set in Alaska during moose season, *A Good Hide* centers on a community working together to transform a moose hide. The description traces the process through tasks such as stretching and scraping, as well as making brain stew, presenting each stage as part of a collective tradition. Its emphasis is on knowledge and labor passing between generations, with many hands contributing to the finished work. The book connects seasonal activity with community gathering and care across generations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in Alaska and Indigenous traditions.
  • Young readers curious about how a community works together to make something from natural materials.
  • Families and educators looking for a picture book centered on shared work and intergenerational knowledge.

Themes

AlaskaCommunity traditionsIntergenerational knowledgeShared work

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Book overview

From these hands, old to new, a tradition of love passes through.

In Alaska, Fall is moose season. When the hunt is over, the community comes together to transform the raw moose hide into something truly special, step by step, with the work of many hands.

From stretching and scraping to making brain stew, each part of the process is a celebration! With humor and heart, debut author Karina Iceberg (Aleut/Alutiiq) and award-winning illustrator Natasha Donovan (M

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