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 Happinessto support the wellness of Indigenous children and families, and to encourage young children to reflect on what makes them happy. Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this paperback as a dual-language (English and Plains Cree) edition.
This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Upto prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with their friends, classmates and families. This is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging respect between peers, starting with our littlest citizens.
The entire family goes out for a romp in the woods picking mushrooms and herbs. Grandmother passes down her knowledge of plant life.
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 Aloneis a story about a difficult time in history and, ultimately, one of empowerment and strength.
A Boy Called Bat by Week 1: Chapters 1 – 4
Week 2: Chapters 5 -8
Week 3: Chapters 9 – 12
Week 4: Chapters 13 – 16
Week 5: Chapters 17 – 21
Week 6: Chapters 22 – End
Refugee by Week 1: Pages 1 – 55
Week 2: Pages 56 – 92
Week 3: Pages 93 – 146
Week 4: Pages 147 – 196
Week 5: Pages 197 – 252
Week 6: 253 – End
Amal Unbound by Week 1: Chapters 1 – 8
Week 2: Chapters 9 – 16
Week 3: Chapters 17 – 24
Week 4: Chapters 25 – 32
Week 5: Chapters 33 – 40
Week 6: Chapters 41 – End