The First Day
A Story of Courage
Will be published approx. on 1. January 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
24 pages
978-1-55379-521-6 (ISBN)
Description
Makwa's family just moved to the city, and it's his first day at a new school. He doesn't know anybody, he doesn't have any friends, and everything is so new and scary. Can Makwa find the courage to overcome his fears and enjoy his first day?
In this relatable story, a young Anishinaabe boy learns that things that seem scary at first are often not so bad after all. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette's The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3-5.
In this relatable story, a young Anishinaabe boy learns that things that seem scary at first are often not so bad after all. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette's The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3-5.
Reviews / Votes
Katherena Vermette's The Seven Teachings Stories series is a collection of books that holds all the qualities children's literature can have; her tales are educational, joyous, vivid, and have an irresistible cadence. But the stories have something more. Rich in culture and traditional knowledge, Katherena's series addresses important topics-such as the residential school system-with the very teachings the series embodies: love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. -- David A. Robertson, author When We Were AloneMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Publishing group
Portage & Main Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
full colour illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 52 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
60 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55379-521-6 (9781553795216)
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E-Book
01/2019
HighWater Press
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Persons
katherena vermette (she/her/hers) is a Red River Metis (Michif) writer from Treaty 1 territory, the heart of the Metis Nation, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
In 2013, her first book, North End Love Songs (The Muses' Company) won the Governor General's Literary Award for Poetry. Since then, her work has garnered awards and critical accolades across genres. Her novels The Break (House of Anansi) and The Strangers (Hamish Hamilton) were both national best sellers and won multiple literary awards.
She is the author of numerous other bestselling titles, including the A Girl Called Echo series (HighWater Press) and the Seven Teachings Stories series (HighWater Press).
Irene Kuziw graduated from the University of Manitoba School of Art. Over the years, she has worked in galleries, museums, and schools. As a freelance artist, she has been commissioned for countless portraits and illustrations, and her work has been exhibited in numerous art shows. After taking early retirement and moving to the Interlake region of Manitoba, Irene is now able to devote her time to doing what she loves - drawing. Always seen with a pencil in her hand, she explores the abstraction of reality, whether it be the human face or the animal spirit.
In 2013, her first book, North End Love Songs (The Muses' Company) won the Governor General's Literary Award for Poetry. Since then, her work has garnered awards and critical accolades across genres. Her novels The Break (House of Anansi) and The Strangers (Hamish Hamilton) were both national best sellers and won multiple literary awards.
She is the author of numerous other bestselling titles, including the A Girl Called Echo series (HighWater Press) and the Seven Teachings Stories series (HighWater Press).
Irene Kuziw graduated from the University of Manitoba School of Art. Over the years, she has worked in galleries, museums, and schools. As a freelance artist, she has been commissioned for countless portraits and illustrations, and her work has been exhibited in numerous art shows. After taking early retirement and moving to the Interlake region of Manitoba, Irene is now able to devote her time to doing what she loves - drawing. Always seen with a pencil in her hand, she explores the abstraction of reality, whether it be the human face or the animal spirit.