It’s the last day of Native American Heritage Month, but it’s always a good time to share the stories of indigenous people.

Check out these picture books by Native writers from Washington State and the Pacific Northwest.

Baby Speaks Salish by Emma Noyes

This eye-catching black-and-white book introduces babies and toddlers (and their caregivers!) to Salish, a family of languages spoken by indigenous people across the Northwest. Author Emma Noyes is a member of the Sinixt band of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Beaver Steals Fire by Johnny Arlee, illustrated by Sam Sandoval

After your introduction to Salish, share this adventurous story written by Salish elder Johnny Arlee and illustrated by Sam Sandoval, who is Salish and Navajo.

Learn the Alphabet with Northwest Coast Native Art, various artists

Help kids practice their ABCs with vibrant and beautiful illustrations from a variety of Native and First Nations artists from Pacific Northwest coastal tribes. This baby-friendly board book is part of a series that includes Learn the Colours, Learn to Count and more.

The Whale Child, by Keith Egawa and Chenoa Egawa

This picture book for elementary schoolers tells a story of climate change through the eyes of a whale who takes human form and a little girl. The Egawas, a brother-sister author team, are members of the Coast Salish of the Lummi and S’Klallam nations.

For more great picture and children’s books by indigenous authors, check out this list from the Seattle Public Library or the American Indian Library Association’s American Indian Youth Literature Award winners.