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Young Kunu wants to make a pack basket on his own. Hes watched his dad and his grandfather make baskets on Indian Island, but now that hes trying to make one for himself, it s not as easy as he thought it would be. Kunu isnt a quitter, but he gets so frustrated that he has to go outside to cool off. When his grandfather asks Kunu to help him with some basket-making tasks, Kunu comes to understand that it is the tradition in his family for one generation to help the next. He also learns that it might take several tries before he gets it right. Can he be patient enough to try again and again? His grandfather shows him the way, and at last Kunus first basket is something to celebrate. . There arent many picture books about contemporary Native American children. Lee Francis has shaped a story that gives Native children a mirror that reflects their modern life but also explores themes common to all children: difficulty attempting a new task; wanting to do something by myself; and having to be patient to try again and again before getting it right. Susan Druckers gentle illustrations pair beautifully with this family story set on Indian Island.