My Heart Fills With Happiness / Ni Sâkaskineh Mîyawâten Niteh Ohcih
by Monique Gray Smith
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Description
International speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness to 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.
Advance Praise
"A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures, which features a cast of First Nations children and adults...Short, first-person phrases...revel in both solitary and familial activities...Flett’s (Little You) crisp-edged paintings blend universal and culturally specific experiences."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Specific visuals ground this sweet celebration of simple pleasures."—Kirkus Reviews
"Joyful and tender, this board book celebrates the activities that bring gladness through family and cultural connections...Flett’s quietly powerful gouache and digital collage illustrations emphasize the relationships between people...The sweet family story has universal appeal. A first purchase for all libraries."—School Library Journal, starred review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781459820180 |
| PRICE | CA$6.95 (CAD) |
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