An extraordinary book that celebrates skateboarding, family, and community, from beloved artist and author Julie Flett, winner of The New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book Award. Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw ekwa! Let's go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in Auntie's yard - everywhere. But when it comes time to try the skate park, the skateboarders crash down like a waterfall. Can he find the confidence to join them?
