Boozhoo! / Hello!
Published on 17. October 2024
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-77306-715-5 (ISBN)
Description
Hello! Who do you see and hear in the woods today? Meet a variety of woodland and water animals in this story written in Anishinaabemowin and English.
Can you see a fox digging, spot two minnows dancing or hear a swarm of bees buzzing? Boozhoo! / Hello! introduces children to familiar animals as they go about their daily activities: walking, running, swimming, climbing and finally - when the day is done - sleeping! Illustrated in a vibrant and colorful Woodland style that will appeal to readers young and old alike, and accompanied by an author's note.
Key Text Features
Author's note
translations
illustrations
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3
Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
Can you see a fox digging, spot two minnows dancing or hear a swarm of bees buzzing? Boozhoo! / Hello! introduces children to familiar animals as they go about their daily activities: walking, running, swimming, climbing and finally - when the day is done - sleeping! Illustrated in a vibrant and colorful Woodland style that will appeal to readers young and old alike, and accompanied by an author's note.
Key Text Features
Author's note
translations
illustrations
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3
Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
Reviews / Votes
Boozhoo! / Hello! is a beautiful storybook and a much-needed addition to Indigenous publications with regards to culture, art, and language. * CM: Canadian Review of Materials * This joyful book, with an Indigenous worldview, ... immerse[s] us into the natural world and awaken[s] all of our senses. * Canadian Children's Book News * A feast for the eyes ... This talented Indigenous author and artist's work will catch any young reader's attention. * Winnipeg Free Press * A fun and engaging read. * Calgary Herald *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to First Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 6 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
Full color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 222 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
83 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77306-715-5 (9781773067155)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
MANGESHIG PAWIS-STECKLEY is an Anishinaabe illustrator and a member of Wasauksing First Nation. He illustrated the award-winning picture book Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh / This Is How I Know and Mnoomin maan'gowing / The Gift of Mnoomin, both by Brittany Luby, and is the author and illustrator of Boozhoo! / Hello! He lives in the unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh (Squamish) and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples (Vancouver) with his wife Maria and daughter Mino.
MARY ANN CORBIERE grew up speaking Nishnaabemwin in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island. She taught her language at the University of Sudbury for many years, obtained a doctorate and continues to work on instructional resources for adult learners. She now lives in Lively, Ontario.
MARY ANN CORBIERE grew up speaking Nishnaabemwin in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island. She taught her language at the University of Sudbury for many years, obtained a doctorate and continues to work on instructional resources for adult learners. She now lives in Lively, Ontario.