{"product_id":"the-naming-of-aki-thomas-peacock-hardcover","title":"The Naming of Aki -- Thomas Peacock, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis retelling of a traditional story celebrates what First Human and First Wolf see, taste, hear, smell, and touch as they wander \u003ci\u003eaki\u003c\/i\u003e, the earth, to be the namers of things.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins: \"In the time soon after the creation, \u003ci\u003eNimaamaa Aki\u003c\/i\u003e, Mother Earth, was new and without names, so the Creator called upon First Human to walk upon aki, earth, and name all things.\" First Human sets off on a journey that will take him to every corner of aki and introduce him to all creatures, plants, landforms, and emotions. It's a meaningful and joyful trek--and one best taken with a companion. The Creator calls upon \u003ci\u003eMa'iingan\u003c\/i\u003e, Wolf, to join First Human so they can explore together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they walked aki and grew in their friendship and respect for each other, they saw how all things were beautiful, how everything was connected and related to the other, and that each had a purpose and reason for being. For everything is sacred. All things come from the Creator's dream. And to honor the Creator and all of creation, they gave everything the most beautiful of names.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by Allison J. Horner's vibrant illustrations, this affecting retelling by elder and educator Thomas Peacock invites readers to appreciate our world and all its wonders, including the close kinship that humans and wolves share--from ancient times on through to today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Peacock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota Historical Society Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/7\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.41 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.08\" H x 10.16\" L x 0.55\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781681343051\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024420421786,"sku":"9781681343051","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781681343051_b1a47ed8-7296-4c37-a0f2-39db4f6f9c76.jpg?v=1774725566","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/the-naming-of-aki-thomas-peacock-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}