Monique Gray Smith
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"Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities—and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others."—Publishers Weekly
When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives. Celebrated author Monique Gray Smith has written many books
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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
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
Diverse books - Native Americans, American Indians, First Nations, and Indigenous Peoples Around the World
Picture Books in Both English and Spanish/Libros ilustrados en ingles y español
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An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support.
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The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.
International speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness...
International speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness...
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This nonfiction book examines how we can foster reconciliation with Indigenous people at individual, family, community and national levels. Examines the fissure in the relationship between Canada and its Indigenous people as a result of the Residential Schools system. Explores the historical and current impact of this system, and highlights how lack of understanding and awareness hinders healing as survivors and their families move forward in repairing...
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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."-- Provided by publisher.
7) I hope
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"This beautifully illustrated picture book, written by award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, explores all the hopes adults have for the children in their lives."-- Provided by publisher.
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Diverse books - Native Americans, American Indians, First Nations, and Indigenous Peoples Around the World
Native American Heritage Month for Kids
Picture Books for Pride 2025
Native American Heritage Month for Kids
Picture Books for Pride 2025
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In this heartwarming story with vibrant artwork, Molly takes readers to the intertribal community center where she introduces the people she knows and loves, sharing how each person makes her feel--and reminding us that love is love.
10) Tú me sostienes
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"Un álbum ilustrado evocador que busca fomentar la reconciliación entre los niños y alentarlos a mostrarse entre ellos amor y apoyo. An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support."-- Provided by publisher.
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"Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation"-- Provided by publisher.