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• The Girl and the Wolf

  Vermette, Katherena, 1977-

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  An indigenous twist on a traditional wolf tale, and a good reminder to any child who gets lost to pause, observe, and think.

• We Are Grateful

  Otsaliheliga

  Sorell, Traci,

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  This book shows how Cherokee people express gratitude year-round. It also has pronunciations and spellings for the Cherokee words.

• MAY WE HAVE ENOUGH TO SHARE

  Van Camp, Richard,

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  A lovely book about gratitude featuring photographs of adorable babies and their families by Indigenous women photographers.

• A Promise Is a Promise

  Story

  Munsch, Robert N., 1945-

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  The Inuit child Allashua goes fishing by the ocean despite her mother's warning that the mythical Qallupilluit live under the sea ice and grab children. If you like this one, don't miss the sequel Hide and Sneak where Allashua plays a game with a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• RAVEN SQUAWK, ORCA SQUEAK

  Budd, Lucky, 1976-

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  Littles will enjoy making the noises of animals of the Pacific Northwest in this vibrantly colored board book.

• Bowwow Powwow

  Bagosenjige-niimi'idim

  Child, Brenda J., 1959-

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  When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Heart Fills With Happiness

  Nijiikendam

  Gray Smith, Monique, 1968-

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  A dual-language book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy. In English and Anishinaabemowin.

• LEARN & PLAY WITH FIRST NATIONS & NATIVE ART. [BOARD]

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  Colors, opposites, counting...concepts for toddlers are illustrated with native art from Salish to Cree.

• The Train

  Callaghan, Jodie, 1984-

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  Ashley meets her great-uncle by the old train tracks near their community in Nova Scotia. Uncle tells her that during his childhood the train would bring their community supplies, but there came a day when the train took away with it something much…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Buffalo Wild!

  Havrelock, Deidre,

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  An exuberant celebration of the Buffalo's return to the wild. Since Declan was born, his kokum has shared her love of Buffalo through stories and art. But Declan longs to see real Buffalo. Then one magical night, herds of the majestic creatures…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Sang You Down From the Stars

  Spillett, Tasha, 1988-

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  A Native American woman describes how she loved her child before it was born and, throughout her pregnancy, gathered a bundle of gifts to welcome the newborn. Author Spillet-Sumner is a Cree and Trinidadian award-winning poet.

• Fry Bread

  a Native American Family Story

  Maillard, Kevin Noble,

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  Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Water Protectors

  Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-

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  Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Berry Song

  Goade, Michaela,

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  As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back.

• Encounter

  Luby, Brittany,

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  Awakened gently by Sun, Sailor sets off to explore new lands where he meets Fisher, and although they speak and dress differently, they find they have much in common. Includes author's note about the first encounter between a European explorer and a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Powwow's Coming

  Boyden, Linda,

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  Boyden's exquisite cut-paper collage and engaging poem visually place readers within the scenes of a contemporary Native American community while offering a thoughtful look at powwows and their meanings to the Native participants.

• We Dream Medicine Dreams

  Boivin, Lisa, 1970-

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  Grampa teaches his granddaughter about the lessons we learn from the animals around us—Bear, Hawk, Caribou, and Wolf. But when Grampa gets sick, she must remember his lessons and dream one more medicine dream for the both of them. A touching story…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Powwow Thief

  Bruchac, Joseph, 1942-

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  Twins Jamie and Marie Longbow are excited about summer with their grandparents, traveling from powwow to powwow selling goods they helped to make. When their grandmother's most beautifulnecklace goes missing, it's up to the twins to solve the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little You

  Gidagaashiinh

  Van Camp, Richard,

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  Simple text and lovely high-contrast illustrations make this great for babies. The book is in both English and Anishinaabemowin.

• You Hold Me Up

  Gray Smith, Monique, 1968-

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  An evocative picture book intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support.