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Tpwe and the Magic Hat
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"Tãapwãe can't wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the reserve--especially since his Kohkum has given him the most amazing gift. His new Magic Hat has bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! He's so excited to see what adventures he and his new animal friends will have that he forgets his Kohkum's advice: watch out for tricksters"--Back cover.
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- Written by an Indigenous icon: Cree singer-songwriterBuffy Sainte-Marie has been writing and performing her music for decades. She was the first Indigenous person to win an Academy Award (for an original song), the first person to breastfeed on TV (on her recurring role on Sesame Street) and is widely recognized for her activism on Indigenous rights and her powerful folk ballads.
- Based on Cree storytelling traditions: kids follow Tpwe as he navigates tricksters, takes part in a powwow, and delights in his Magic Hat.
- Indigenous voice: Written by Buffy Sainte-Marie, who is Cree; the book is dedicated to the Piapot and Obey families of Piapot Reserve.
- Award-winning illustrator: Michelle Alynn Clement's stunning illustrations bring Tpwe's world to life.
LEVELING
Guided Reading Level: T
Common Core State Standards
RL.5.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
W.5.3,3a,3b,3c,3d,4,5,6,9
SL.5.1,1a,1b,1c,1d,2,3,4,5,6
L.5.1,2,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,3,3a,4,4a,4b,4c,5b,5c,6
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Tpwe and the Magic Hat has been praised for immersing readers in a Cree folkloric world filled with native songs, dances, and magical creatures, providing context clues for understanding Cree words supported by a glossary. The book features endearing characters and cheerful illustrations, making it an engaging read-aloud for both children and adults. Its blend of Indigenous beliefs and traditions with life lessons around family and nature is beautifully crafted, offering both educational and entertaining experiences for readers.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781771645461
Publisher: Greystone Books,Canada
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 July 2022
Country: Canada
Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada
Illustration: 16 spreads of B&W illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Michelle Alynn Clement
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 152
About the Author
Buffy Sainte-Marie is a world-renowned and Academy Award-winning Cree singer-songwriter, activist, educator, and visual artist. Her picture books for kids include Hey LIttle Rockabye, illustrated by Ben Hodson, and (forthcoming) Still This Love Goes On And On, illustrated by Julie Flett.
Michelle Alynn Clement is an award-winning book designer and illustrator from Vancouver, BC.
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