Francis Horne Sr.

Animals & Their Babies was created by father and daughter Coast Salish artists Francis Horne and Simone Diamond. It is the first Indigenous board book that features baby animals and their parents. Through this board book, young children can learn the names of baby animals while being introduced to traditional, authentic Coast Salish Indigenous art at an early age.

Animals & Their Babies is Simone Diamond's first board book ever written.

Educator Information
Board book for young children.

"My daughter, Simone Diamond, was born into a world of creativity, blessed with a rich cultural background. From an early age she was passionate about learning Coast Salish Art. Our art is our recorded history, expressing stories, legends, and connections to ancestors and the natural world. Coast Salish artists become knowledge keepers and play an important role in the continuation of our art and culture. This book celebrates art, culture, the natural world and the love between parents and their children." - Francis Horne Sr.

"On a daily basis I witness the natural world around me. My observations translate into my art. Coast Salish art has allowed me to connect to my roots. My art is a form of expression that was waiting to manifest and chose to do that through my hands and vision. I am grateful that I get to share this gift with the world and hope that it inspires others to authentically express their own creativity in whatever form or medium that may be. Parenthood has allowed me to slow down in this fast-paced life to nurture my daughter's curiosities of the world around her" - Simone Diamond

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18 Pages | 6.5" x 6.5" | Boardbook 

Animals of the Salish Sea is a wonderful book for home and school. This book shares Coast Salish traditional teachings of 26 animals. Also included is the specific aspects of each animal who live in this unique marine environment.

Explore the Salish Sea through the First Nations and Native art of Coast Salish artists (including: Terry Horne, Doug LaFortune, Francis Horne Sr., Maynard Johnny Jr., Marissa Nahanee, Latash Nahanee, Simone Diamond, Erica Joseph, Darrell Thorne, Doug Horne, Chad Leon, Joe Sxwaset-Wilson) and Musqueam, Coast Salish author Melaney Gleeson-Lyall.

"The Coast Salish people have been the guardians of the Salish Sea for thousands of years.  The Salish Sea provides us food and sustenance for living, ceremonies, and journeys of life.  We use the Salish Sea as our highway to travel and visit all of our relations.  Our cedar plank longhouses lined the shores inviting all of our visitors to our lands." - Doug LaFortune, Coast Salish 

Educator Information
This beautiful and colourful book offers teachings about the animals of the Salish Sea! 

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Board Book

Animals of the Salish Sea is a wonderful new book for home and school. This book shares Coast Salish traditional teachings of 26 animals. Also included is the specific aspects of each animal who live in this unique marine environment.

Explore the Salish Sea through the First Nations and Native art of Coast Salish artists (including: Terry Horne, Doug LaFortune, Francis Horne Sr., Maynard Johnny Jr., Marissa Nahanee, Latash Nahanee, Simone Diamond, Erica Joseph, Darrell Thorne, Doug Horne, Chad Leon, Joe Sxwaset-Wilson) and Musqueam, Coast Salish author Melaney Gleeson-Lyall.

"The Coast Salish people have been the guardians of the Salish Sea for thousands of years.  The Salish Sea provides us food and sustenance for living, ceremonies, and journeys of life.  We use the Salish Sea as our highway to travel and visit all of our relations.  Our cedar plank longhouses lined the shores inviting all of our visitors to our lands." - Doug LaFortune, Coast Salish 

Educator Information
This beautiful and colourful book offers teachings about the animals of the Salish Sea! 

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Hardcover

Wrap yourself in culture with this ultra-soft fleece blanket, crafted for comfort and designed to inspire. This blanket features Francis Horne Sr.'s "Gift of Honour" design.

Made from 100% polyester, 260gsm flannel fleece, this luxurious blanket features a plush velvety feel and comes individually packaged with ribbon and hang tag, perfect for home, ceremonies and gift-giving.

Measuring a generous 60" x 80", this fleece blanket is large enough to fit a Queen-size bed.

Whether draped over your bed or wrapped around your shoulders, these blankets blend heritage, comfort, and style.

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• Material: 100% polyester 260gsm flannel fleece
• Measurements: 60" x 80"

Now it's easier than ever to get professional cookie decorating results! This set includes a 2.6" x 4" stainless steel cookie cutter and one food-grade stencil to fit the cutter along with a decorating instruction sheet. Stencils are cut on 10 mil food-grade plastic for durable repeat use.

Feature's Francis Horne Sr.'s Sasquatch design.

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• Cookie Cutter: 2.6" x 4" 
• Stencil: 5.5" x 5.5" (overall size) 

This decal features the Soul Catcher design from Coast Salish artist Francis Horne Sr.

Features

• Size: approximately 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches
• Peel-away backing
• Great for cars, snowboard, windows, etc.

This decal from Coast Salish artist Francis Horne Sr. features the "The Journey" design.

Features

• Size: approximately 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches
• Peel-away backing
• Great for cars, snowboard, windows, etc.

These fingerless gloves feature an embroidered Paw design by Francis Horne.

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• Material: Faux suede with rabbit fur trim

Francis Horne Sr. designed this Paw keychain.

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• Materials: zinc alloy soft enamel keychain
• Size: 9 cm

This knitted toque with a wrap-around design features Paw artwork from Francis Horne Sr. 

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• Material: 100% Acrylic
• Size: One Size Fits Most

Introduce toddlers to matching fun with this Match-Up Puzzle: Animals & Their Babies, featuring art by Francis Horne Sr. and Simone Diamond.

This set includes 8 beginner puzzles (7.5” x 7.5”) made from sturdy 3mm grey board.

Designed for ages 1-3, this puzzle matches baby animals with their parents, aiding motor-cognitive skill development.

Packaged in a colourful gift box, child-safe with non-toxic inks, CPC certified, and responsibly sourced paper.

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• Measurements: 7.5" x 7.5" 
• Materials: 3 mm thick sturdy grey board, FSC printing paper
• For ages 1 to 3

Enamel pin with Sasquatch design from Coast Salish artist Francis Horne Sr.

Features

• Size: approximately 1 to 1.5 inches.
• Epola hard enamel in die cast zinc.
• Glossy smooth finish, rubber pin back.
• Individually packed with backing card in self-header bag.

This Sling Bag features Francis Horne Sr.'s Paw design. The design is embroidered on the bag, which is made of a polyester canvas material. Includes 3 outside zip pockets, 1 inside zip pocket, and an adjustable strap.

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• Approximate Size: 12.2" w x 17" h x 2.3" d 

This pine wood plaque features a Salmon design by Francis Horne Sr. 

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• Measurements: 5.5 inch

Sheer Fashion Wrap with Spirit Wolves design by Coast Salish artist Francis Horne Sr.

Features

• One size fits most.
• 100% polyester chiffon.
• Soft, silky, semi-sheer, light and comfortable to wear.
• Individually packaged in an organza bag.