Simone Diamond

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

Additional Information
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! 

Additional Information
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! 

Additional Information
Hardcover

This baby blanket and milestone set features Simone Diamond's Feather design.  The blanket is 100% muslin cotton.  Also included are 7 printed double-sided cards featuring 14 milestones.

Additional Information

• Measurements: 100cm x 100cm / 40" x 40"
• Packaging: Colour Box

This baby blanket and milestone set features Simone Diamond's Hummingbird design.  The blanket is 100% muslin cotton.  Also included are 7 printed double-sided cards featuring 14 milestones.

Additional Information

• Measurements: 100cm x 100cm / 40" x 40"
• Packaging: Colour Box

This baby blanket and milestone set features Simone Diamond's Wolf design.  The blanket is 100% muslin cotton.  Also included are 7 printed double-sided cards featuring 14 milestones.

Additional Information

• Measurements: 100cm x 100cm / 40" x 40"
• Packaging: Colour Box

These Baby Booties feature a Feathers design from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond. 

Additional Information

• Size: Large (12-18 Months); 5" x 13cm
• Body: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
• Sole: Polyurethane and polyester 

These Baby Booties feature a Feathers design from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond. 

Additional Information

• Size: Medium (6-12 Months); 4.5" x 12cm
• Body: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
• Sole: Polyurethane and polyester 

These Baby Booties feature a Feathers design from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond.

Additional Information

• Size: Small (0-6 Months); 4.25" x 11cm
• Body: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
• Sole: Polyurethane and polyester 

These Baby Booties feature a Hummingbird design from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond. 

Additional Information

• Size: Large (12-18 Months); 5" x 13cm
• Body: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
• Sole: Polyurethane and polyester 

These Baby Booties feature a Hummingbird design from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond. 

Additional Information

• Size: Medium (6-12 Months); 4.5" x 12cm
• Body: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
• Sole: Polyurethane and polyester 

These Baby Booties feature a Hummingbird design from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond.

Additional Information

• Size: Small (0-6 Months); 4.25" x 11cm
• Body: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
• Sole: Polyurethane and polyester 

These Baby Booties feature a Wolf Design from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond. 

Additional Information

• Size: Large (12-18 Months); 5" x 13cm
• Body: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
• Sole: Polyurethane and polyester 

These Baby Booties feature a Wolf Design from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond. 

Additional Information

• Size: Medium (6-12 Months); 4.5" x 12cm
• Body: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
• Sole: Polyurethane and polyester 

These Baby Booties feature a Wolf Design from Coast Salish artist Simone Diamond.

Additional Information

• Size: Small (0-6 Months); 4.25" x 11cm
• Body: 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
• Sole: Polyurethane and polyester