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My First Alaska Words: Food

A Board Book for Toddlers

Part of Alaska Books

Board Book
$11.99 US
6-1/2"W x 6-1/2"H | 5 oz | 48 per carton
On sale Nov 03, 2026 | 22 Pages | 9781632176554
Age 1-3 years | Up to Preschool

Babies will learn their first Alaska words in style with the rugged, ourdoorsy Salmon Sisters!

Whether you're a lifelong Alaskan or a visitor looking for a souvenir to share Alaska's unique culture with the kids in your life, you'll discover delectable first food words like canned salmon, chowder, and more—each paired with playful scene.

With many color illustrations to look at and talk about, and 10 simple first words to read and learn, your little one will soon be able to recognize and say lots of new words. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for little hands to hold.

Created by the Salmon Sisters, fishermen and Homer-based storytellers, this book marks the beginning of a Salmon Sisters board book series for the youngest Alaskans!
Emma and Claire grew up on a homestead called Stonewall Place on the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. They have worked on their family's commercial fishing boats in the Bering Sea since they were young. Born from summers fishing with their family, Emma and Claire's appreciation for their unique upbringing and for the sustainable fisheries became central to many of their pursuits. Emma studied art and English at Williams College and earned a master's degree in design at the University of Washington, and Claire studied business and nutrition at the University of Vermont.

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Babies will learn their first Alaska words in style with the rugged, ourdoorsy Salmon Sisters!

Whether you're a lifelong Alaskan or a visitor looking for a souvenir to share Alaska's unique culture with the kids in your life, you'll discover delectable first food words like canned salmon, chowder, and more—each paired with playful scene.

With many color illustrations to look at and talk about, and 10 simple first words to read and learn, your little one will soon be able to recognize and say lots of new words. The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for little hands to hold.

Created by the Salmon Sisters, fishermen and Homer-based storytellers, this book marks the beginning of a Salmon Sisters board book series for the youngest Alaskans!

Author

Emma and Claire grew up on a homestead called Stonewall Place on the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. They have worked on their family's commercial fishing boats in the Bering Sea since they were young. Born from summers fishing with their family, Emma and Claire's appreciation for their unique upbringing and for the sustainable fisheries became central to many of their pursuits. Emma studied art and English at Williams College and earned a master's degree in design at the University of Washington, and Claire studied business and nutrition at the University of Vermont.

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