~ Babies & ToddlersĬanadian based Cree/Metis artist Julie Flett wrote and illustrated this gorgeous board book about Cree numbers. Published last month, this sweet and lyrical board book is sure to become a family favourite! Written by internationally renowned author Richard Van Camp and illustrated by award-winning illustrator Julie Flett, We Sang You Home celebrates the bond between parent and child in gentle rhyming text. This beautifully illustrated board book encourages children everywhere to reflect on what makes them happy. “My heart fills with happiness when…I smell bannock baking in the oven.” My Heart Fills With Happiness is a warm and cheerful celebration of the small moments and simple pleasures in life.
From a gentle kiss from mom and a hug from dad, to a playful romp with an older brother and reading with grandpa, babies and toddlers will enjoy looking at the loving family interactions in this warm book about love and diversity. Loving Me features expressive photographs of multi-generational Native American families. Complemented with stunning photographs, Welcome Song for Baby is a perfect first board book for newborns. “Dear One / Cherished One / Loved One / You have made the world beautiful again.” From renowned First Nations storyteller and award-winning author Richard Van Camp comes this lyrical lullaby. Includes back matter about baby welcoming ceremonies from other cultures, from the Chinese man yue to the Hindu sanskaras and the Muslim aquiqa celebration. First Laugh Welcome Baby introduces children to Navajo culture and traditions. In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child’s First Laugh Ceremony. So everyone tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, from nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather). Written by a Native American, this gem won the 2016 American Indian Youth Literature Award for Picture Books.
The gently rhyming poetic text is perfectly complemented by the arty collage-style illustrations. “Little you, little wonder / Little wish, gentle thunder / You are life and breath adored / You are us and so much more.” Little You is a warm and tender celebration of babies and parental love. Teach your children about Indigenous culture with these stunning Native American Children’s Books for all ages! November is Native American Heritage Month! Established in 1990, it is a month of events and celebrations to pay tribute to the rich ancestry, traditions and contributions of Native Americans.
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