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Indigenous Voices
The books in this collection celebrate Indigenous Peoples in North America. These books highlight the richness of Indigenous cultures and cover a range of subject matter from family relationships to stories about hope and resilience.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
niwîcihâw / I Help
A simple and beautifully illustrated story in Cree and English about a young child picking rosehips in the woods with his grandmother.
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niwîcihâw / Moi, j'aide
Cette histoire simple, en cri et en français, explore la relation entre un jeune enfant et sa grand-mère lors d’une marche qu’ils font ensemble dans le bois pour cueillir des fruits d’églantier.
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Danielle’s picture books include \u003cem\u003eSometimes I Feel Like a Fox\u003c\/em\u003e (winner of the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and a Best 100 title at the New York Public Library) and \u003cem\u003eOnce in a Blue Moon\u003c\/em\u003e. She has also illustrated \u003cem\u003eYou Hold Me Up\u003c\/em\u003e by Monique Gray Smith. She is the author of two novels — \u003cem\u003eForever Birchwood\u003c\/em\u003e for middle-grade readers and \u003cem\u003eDaughters of the Deer\u003c\/em\u003e for adults. Danielle holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia and lives on Manitoulin Island with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","ContributorRole_0":"By (author)","ContributorRole_1":"Illustrated by","Contributor_0":"Daniel, Danielle (CA)","Contributor_1":"Daniel, Danielle (CA)","Description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA book that will inspire readers to connect more deeply with the natural world, from the award winning author of \u003cem\u003eSometimes I Feel Like A Fox\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by the expression “once in a blue moon,” Danielle Daniel has created a book of short poems, each one describing a rare or special experience that turns an ordinary day into a memorable one. She describes the thrill of seeing a double rainbow, the Northern Lights or a shooting star as well as quieter pleasures such as spotting a turtle basking in the sun or a family of ducks waddling across the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn accessible language and delightful, naïve images, \u003cem\u003eOnce in a Blue Moon\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates the magical moments that can be found in the beauty and wonders of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the same simple yet sophisticated design as Danielle’s award-winning picture book \u003cem\u003eSometimes I Feel Like a Fox, \u003c\/em\u003ethis book is a very accessible and inviting introduction to poetry for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.5\u003cbr \/\u003eRecognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7\u003cbr \/\u003eWith prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4\u003cbr \/\u003eIdentify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4\u003cbr \/\u003eDescribe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7\u003cbr \/\u003eExplain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)\u003c\/p\u003e","EAN":"9781773066004","Height":"8.5","HeightCode":"in","Imprint":"Groundwood Books","MetaKeywords":"poetry for children; wonder of nature; exploration and adventure; nonrhyming poetry; diversity; bedtime story; quiet moments; soothing stories; multiculturalism; appreciation; caring; respect for environment; positive attitude; read aloud; imagery; connecting; determining importance; Common Core aligned; kindergarten; CC Literature Craft and Structure; CC Literature Integration of Knowledge and Ideas; grade 1; grade 2; picture book; gift book","NumberOfPages":"32","OtherText_Back_cover_copy_0":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDanielle Daniel’s first book, \u003cem \u003eSometimes I Feel Like a Fox\u003c\/em\u003e, has sold over 50,000 copies in North America.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThis book will be very useful for inspiring classroom activities, and the simple poems are appropriate for new and struggling readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Review_0":"Daniel has enabled a full deep breath on every page of this gentle, relaxing book, which engages without overloading and lends a specialness to things too easy to miss in the natural world.","OtherText_Review_0_Src":"Kirkus Reviews","OtherText_Review_1":"Like the rarities it celebrates, Once in a Blue Moon shines light on nature's wonders.","OtherText_Review_1_Src":"CanLit for Little Canadians","OtherText_Review_2":"The overriding message is a worthy one – remember to notice the simple wonders that happen around us every day and regard them with the reverence they deserve.","OtherText_Review_2_Src":"Youth Services Book Review","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"A book that will inspire readers to connect more deeply with the natural world.","ProductFormDescription":"trade paperback","PublicationDate":"2017-10-01","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"A book that will inspire readers to connect more deeply with the natural world.","Width":"8.5","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Once in a Blue Moon
A book that will inspire readers to connect more deeply with the natural world.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
P'ésk'a and the First Salmon Ceremony
Set 1,000 years ago, this is the story of how P'ésk'a’s people, the Sts'ailes, celebrate the first salmon of the season.
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Parfois je suis un renard
Dans cette introduction enjouée à la tradition anichinabée des animaux totems, de jeunes enfants expliquent pourquoi ils ou elles s’identifient à différents animaux tels que les cerfs, castors ou orignaux.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Shi-shi-etko
A gently moving and poetic account of a child who finds solace all around her even though she is on the verge of great loss.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades P
to 2
Shin-chi's Canoe
Shi-shi-etko is about to return to residential school, but this time she is not alone — her six-year-old brother, Shin-chi, is going, too.
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ages 4
to 7
/ grades K
to 2
Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox
Children’s love for animals and disguise come together in this award-winning introduction to the Anishinaabe tradition of totem animals.
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Sometimes I Feel Like a River
Following the huge success of Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox, this companion book is a lyrical celebration of our relationship to the natural world.
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Tecumseh
A gorgeously illustrated biography of Tecumseh — the great Shawnee chief — published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
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ages 9
and up
/ grades 4
and up
The Girl from Chimel
Nobel Peace Prize winner and noted Maya activist Rigoberta Menchú Tum brings the world of her childhood vividly to life in this illustrated memoir.
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ages 8
to 12
/ grades 3
to 7
The Honey Jar
In this companion volume to The Girl From Chimel, Rigoberta Menchu returns to the world of her childhood and the ancient stories of her grandparents.
