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Set in the Nicola Valley, British Columbia, in Canada's westernmost province, a First Nations family goes on an outing to forage for herbs and mushrooms. A grandmother passes down her knowledge of plant life and the natural world to her young grandchildren.
Set in the Nicola Valley, British Columbia, in Canada's westernmost province, a First Nations family goes on an outing to forage for herbs and mushrooms. A grandmother passes down her knowledge of plant life and the natural world to her young grandchildren.
About the Author:
Nicola I. Campbell is a renowned Canadian children's book author. Her books have won many awards, including the TD Book Prize, the Marilyn Baillie Award, and the Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year. Of Nicola Valley, BC First Nations heritage, she currently lives in British Columbia with her son.
About the Illustrator:
Julie Flett is an award-winning Canadian illustrator of children's books. Her illustrations have also won many prestigious prizes, including the British Columbia Book Prize and the Aboriginal Literature Award. Of Cree-Métis heritage, she lives in Vancouver, BC.
About the Author:
Nicola I. Campbell is a renowned Canadian children's book author. Her books have won many awards, including the TD Book Prize, the Marilyn Baillie Award, and the Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year. Of Nicola Valley, BC First Nations heritage, she currently lives in British Columbia with her son.
About the Illustrator:
Julie Flett is an award-winning Canadian illustrator of children's books. Her illustrations have also won many prestigious prizes, including the British Columbia Book Prize and the Aboriginal Literature Award. Of Cree-Métis heritage, she lives in Vancouver, BC.
Finalist for the BC Book Prize 2018
Listed as a resource in the BC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource Guide, created by the First Nations Education Steering Committee
"This cheerful story of a spring-day outing ultimately balances instruction and entertainment. Flett's lovely collages add beauty and a fresh, contemporary tone, while the text captures the essence of the young learning from the old. Timeless values, such as gratitude for the earth, are seamlessly integrated." --Booklist
"Campbell's (Interior Salish/Metis) quiet story weaves botanical facts with respect for the natural world, naming the plants in the Nle kepmxcin language. Flett's (Cree/Metis) colorful, calming illustrations blend very well with the tone of the text, often gracefully incorporating the pulled-out Nle kepmxcin in display type. The flowers pop against the dark green grass, the relative smallness of the human figures in the landscape emphasizing their relationship with nature. With modern children learning an elder's wisdom, this makes for a lovely day out. (Picture book. 4-8)" --Kirkus Reviews
"This radiant picture book, from Nicola I. Campbell and Julie Flett, is a story of Indigenous language reclamation. There s also an emphasis on how the characters connect to the healing power of the earth, the wisdom of their elders, and pride in their heritage to guide them Campbell captures the matter-of-fact cadence that wise Indigenous elders emanate with charm and subtle authenticity as Yayah calls the plants by their Nle kepmxcin names, passing on a nearly lost language to a new generation Flett adds to the rich themes of resilience and resurgence with her enchanting, folk-like paintings. Together, Campbell and Flett transport readers on a bilingual learning journey with the intergenerational characters as they savor the pronunciation of each syllable of Nle kepmxcin words slowly, together. The book offers a phonetic breakdown and each Nle kepmxcin word is elegantly illustrated by Flett The distinct and unbreakable resiliency of Indigenous people is affirmed in this loving portrait of generational courage and fortitude." --Quill & Quire
Finalist for the BC Book Prize 2018
Listed as a resource in the BC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource Guide, created by the First Nations Education Steering Committee
"This cheerful story of a spring-day outing ultimately balances instruction and entertainment. Flett's lovely collages add beauty and a fresh, contemporary tone, while the text captures the essence of the young learning from the old. Timeless values, such as gratitude for the earth, are seamlessly integrated." --Booklist
"Campbell's (Interior Salish/Metis) quiet story weaves botanical facts with respect for the natural world, naming the plants in the Nle kepmxcin language. Flett's (Cree/Metis) colorful, calming illustrations blend very well with the tone of the text, often gracefully incorporating the pulled-out Nle kepmxcin in display type. The flowers pop against the dark green grass, the relative smallness of the human figures in the landscape emphasizing their relationship with nature. With modern children learning an elder's wisdom, this makes for a lovely day out. (Picture book. 4-8)" --Kirkus Reviews
"This radiant picture book, from Nicola I. Campbell and Julie Flett, is a story of Indigenous language reclamation. There s also an emphasis on how the characters connect to the healing power of the earth, the wisdom of their elders, and pride in their heritage to guide them Campbell captures the matter-of-fact cadence that wise Indigenous elders emanate with charm and subtle authenticity as Yayah calls the plants by their Nle kepmxcin names, passing on a nearly lost language to a new generation Flett adds to the rich themes of resilience and resurgence with her enchanting, folk-like paintings. Together, Campbell and Flett transport readers on a bilingual learning journey with the intergenerational characters as they savor the pronunciation of each syllable of Nle kepmxcin words slowly, together. The book offers a phonetic breakdown and each Nle kepmxcin word is elegantly illustrated by Flett The distinct and unbreakable resiliency of Indigenous people is affirmed in this loving portrait of generational courage and fortitude." --Quill & Quire
Publisher : Crocodile Books (October 31, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1566560411
ISBN-13 : 978-1566560412
Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
Dimensions : 9.5 x 0.4 x 10.5 inches
Publisher : Crocodile Books (October 31, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1566560411
ISBN-13 : 978-1566560412
Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
Dimensions : 9.5 x 0.4 x 10.5 inches
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