Julie Flett
1) Birdsong
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Greystone Books
Language
English
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When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational...
2) We All Play
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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A BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston Globe
STARRED Reviews in Kirkus, Publisher's Weekly, The Horn Book, School Library Journal
A 2022 Best Book for Babies
From Julie Flett, the beloved author and illustrator of Birdsong, comes...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Cree
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"Join celebrated artist Julie Flett on a joyful romp with animals. From chasing, chirping birds, to swimming, squirting whales, this book for young readers reminds them how animals play just like them. This picture book, with gorgeous images and sweet simple text, is a marvelous celebration of the interconnectedness of all creatures, and includes some Cree phrases. It is based on the Cree teaching of wahkohtowin, interconnectedness and play, and includes...
Author
Publisher
Simply Read Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
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Since before he could walk, little Clarence has accompanied his grandma to a certain clearing to pick "wild berries / pikaci-minísa." Once grandma has checked for bears ("maskwak"), the two set to picking-and eating-with breaks to watch an ant ("eník") and other wildlife. When their buckets are full, they say "thank you / nanaskomowak" and leave a handful of berries for the birds.
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"An extraordinary book that celebrates skateboarding, family, and community. Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw êkwa! Let's go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in Auntie's yard--everywhere. But when it comes time to try the skatepark, the skateboarders crash down like a waterfall. Can he find the...
6) Birdsong
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
When Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But when she meets an elderly woman artist who lives next door, named Agnes--her world starts to change. Katherena and Agnes share the same passions for arts and crafts, birds, and nature. But as the seasons change, can Katherna navigate the failing health of her new friend? Award-winning author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art,...
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English
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"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 Alone is a story...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"A love letter to Indigenous communities everywhere, this picture book gorgeously illustrated by Julie Flett celebrates seasons, nature, and community. Based on Academy Award-winning Cree icon Buffy Sainte-Marie's song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On is a stunning celebration of Indigenous experience. Breathtaking illustrations from celebrated Cree-Métis artist Julie Flett combine with Sainte-Marie's vivid lyrics to craft a remarkable piece...
Author
Publisher
Heartdrum, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or practicing basketball together; Becca knows that, more than anything, she wants to be just like Grandma. And as the two share their favorite activities, Becca discovers something surprising about Grandma."--
10) On the trapline
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Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award-winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers. A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child...
11) We sang you home
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"A gentle rhythmic book that celebrates baby and welcomes them into the world."--
12) A day with Yayah
Author
Publisher
Crocodile Books, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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On an outing in Nicola Valley, British Columbia, a Native American family forages for herbs and mushrooms while the grandmother passes down her language and knowledge to her young grandchildren. Includes glossary.
13) Zoe and the fawn
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Publisher
Theytus Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Zoe and her father are delighted to come across a fawn in the forest. But the fawn is alone-where is its mother? Join Zoe on her quest for the deer, as she encounters animals and learns their Okanagan (syilx) names along the way. --from Amazon.
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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 to...
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A love letter to Indigenous communities everywhere, this picture book gorgeously illustrated by Julie Flett celebrates seasons, nature, and community. Based on Academy Award-winning Cree icon Buffy Sainte-Marie's song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On is a stunning celebration of Indigenous experience. Breathtaking illustrations from celebrated Cree-Metis artist Julie Flett combine with Sainte-Marie's vivid lyrics to craft a remarkable piece...
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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American Indian Youth Literature Award
Picture Books with Native Languages
Shower Your Baby With Books: Tell Me a Story
Picture Books with Native Languages
Shower Your Baby With Books: Tell Me a Story
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"This dual-language, poetic board book for babies and toddlers celebrates every child and the joy babies bring into the world. In English and Anishinaabemowin."--
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In this lyrical picture book by Kim Rogers (Wichita), with illustrations by Boston Globe-Horn Book Honoree Julie Flett (Cree-Métis), Becca watches her grandma create, play, and dance--and she knows that she wants to be just like Grandma. Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, "Let me try," Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or...
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2020
Language
Español
Description
La luz del sol en la cara. El aroma de bannock caliente horneándose. Agarranr la mano de alguien querido. ¿Qué llena tu corazón de alegría? Este hermoso libro en cartoné, con ilustraciones de la artista de renombre Julie Flett, sirve como recordatorio tanto para pequeños como adultos a pensar en y apreciar los momentos de la vida que nos llenan de alegría.
La ponente internacional y premiada autora Monique Gray Smith escribió
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Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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★ "Van Camp composes a lyrical ode to a newborn child, which is matched in its loveliness by Flett's exquisite, collage-like images of a young one with his or her parents."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to
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