Julie Flett
1) Birdsong
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Diverse books - Native Americans, American Indians, First Nations, and Indigenous Peoples Around the World
Native American Heritage Month for Kids
Native Animals and Forest
Native American Heritage Month for Kids
Native Animals and Forest
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When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational...
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"A love letter to Indigenous communities everywhere, this picture book gorgeously illustrated by Julie Flett celebrates seasons, nature, and community. Based on Academy Award-winning Cree icon Buffy Sainte-Marie's song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On is a stunning celebration of Indigenous experience. Breathtaking illustrations from celebrated Cree-Métis artist Julie Flett combine with Sainte-Marie's vivid lyrics to craft a remarkable...
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"When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story...
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Multicultural Literature and Nature Education
Sky Bear 2023
Multicultural Literature and Nature Education
Sky Bear 2023
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On an outing in Nicola Valley, British Columbia, a Native American family forages for herbs and mushrooms while the grandmother passes down her language and knowledge to her young grandchildren. Includes glossary.
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A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award-winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers. A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child...
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A New Look at Thanksgiving Using Children's Literature
Diverse books - Native Americans, American Indians, First Nations, and Indigenous Peoples Around the World
Sky Bear 2023
Diverse books - Native Americans, American Indians, First Nations, and Indigenous Peoples Around the World
Sky Bear 2023
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"This dual-language book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. In English and Plains Cree."--