author results for Pichette, Hawlii

Benjamin Grows a Garden

Florence, Melanie, Pichette, Hawlii — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Readers follow along step-by-step as Benjamin plants and cares for his garden and imagines the harvest to come. Benjamin loves springtime. The grass grows bright green, the birds sing sweet songs and, best of all, Benjamin and his mother start their garden. In just the right order, they plant corn, beans and squash together for Three Sisters Soup. They plant strawberries to serve with bannock. Then zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers. And while he and his mother lovingly tend to their garden and watch it grow, Benjamin dreams about the fall, when they'll have all the ingredients for a harvest feast - and everyone will be invited! This heartwarming journey through the growing season celebrates the joys and rewards of having one's own garden.

Benjamin's Thunderstorm

Florence, Melanie, Pichette, Hawlii — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In this rainy-day story, a thunderstorm evokes a boy's family traditions. Benjamin loves the rain. He loves splashing through puddles and watching a rainbow's colors as they ripple around his feet. But most of all, Benjamin loves thunder. To him, thunder - piyêsiwak - sounds like his grandfather's drum. It calls to him, like songs his grandfather plays while his father and other powwow dancers spin and step in time. Benjamin listens to the thunder and imagines himself as a powwow dancer. He spins, taps his feet, lifts his knees. Faster and faster he twirls, filled with the rhythm of piyêsiwak. Children will appreciate this timeless celebration of the joys of nature and family traditions.

Benjamin Grows A Garden

Florence, Melanie — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

"Benjamin is ready to help his mother plant their garden. He's also ready to eat all of the delicious fruits and vegetables... but they have to grow first! As Benjamin and his mother dig holes, plant seeds, and tend to them carefully, they discuss what plants need. Water and sunshine, of course, but some plants are grown together because they can help one another become big and strong, like corn, beans and squash, or the Three Sisters. As Benjamin cares for their garden and waits for the plants to ripen, he imagines all the food he'll help his mother make later, to share with friends and neighbors. They'll have a feast with more than enough to share. Featuring Cree words interwoven into the story, and a pronunciation guide in back matter, this inviting picture book is an warm celebration of the rewards of planting a garden and being outdoors. A perfect read-aloud, the evocative text by Melanie Florence is paired with vibrant, eye-catching art by Hawlii Pichette that's sure to inspire even the youngest budding green thumbs."-- Provided by publisher.

Kohkum's Royal Bannock

Burton, Wilfred — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

"This beautifully illustrated Métis picture book is book is fully bilingual in Michif and English. A feast for the eyes and a tickle for the funny bone, Kohkum cooks up a HUGE order of bannock in her own kitchen, for the Queen and 299 guests! This lively and whimsical tale begins with a letter from the government asking Kohkum to cook bannock for the Royal visit. Kohkum's grandson Xavier is as excited as she is, until they do the math and are shocked to learn that they are cooking not just for the Queen but for her entourage and guests too. A mad scramble ensues, with a rushed trip to the grocery store to buy a ridiculous amount of flour and milk, and a perilous trip home with the car stuffed with supplies and Xavier riding on the roof. Several aunties come to the rescue, helping with bannock assembly and sharing in the excitement of cooking for the Queen. Written by an educator, this story provides many opportunities to count in English and Michif, with many laughs along the way as Kohkum, aunties, and Xavier scramble to cook the bannock in time for the Queen's visit. Boldly colourful, humourous illustrations by illustrator Hawlii Pichette bring this entertaining story to life. Full translation makes this book ideal for in-class cultural learning and Michif language acquisition."-- Provided by publisher.

My Little Ogichidaa

Poll, Willie — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

"My Little Ogichidaa is inspired by Indigenous motherhood. It invites readers to explore the compelling dreams and hopes of an Indigenous parent for her soon-to-be-born warrior. The word Ogichidaa itself means warrior in Anishinaabemowin, and this beautifully illustrated book is a tribute to Indigenous families everywhere who are proudly raising their children to carry forward their culture, language, and love with resilience, strength, and kindness"-- Back cover.

Benjamin's Thunderstorm

Florence, Melanie — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

"Benjamin loves the rain. He loves splashing in puddles and kicking the droplets. And most of all, he loves the sound of thunder because it reminds him of the drum his grandfather plays at powwow. There's nothing better than being outside in the rain, enjoying all the colors and sounds of the storm -- until the lightning comes. Benjamin doesn't like the lightning at all! But when he closes his eyes and listens to the sound of the thunder, he imagines himself as a powwow dancer, dancing in time to the beat of the drum, not scared of anything. Featuring Cree words interwoven into the story, and a pronunciation guide in backmatter, this inviting picture book is a warm celebration of drumming, dancing and the joy of jumping in puddles."-- Provided by publisher.

Benjamin's Thunderstorm

Florence, Melanie — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In this rainy-day story, a thunderstorm evokes a boy's family traditions.

Benjamin loves the rain. He loves splashing through puddles and watching a rainbow's colors as they ripple around his feet. But most of all, Benjamin loves thunder. To him, thunder — piyêsiwak — sounds like his grandfather's drum. It calls to him, like songs his grandfather plays while his father and other powwow dancers spin and step in time. Benjamin listens to the thunder and imagines himself as a powwow dancer. He spins, taps his feet, lifts his knees. Faster and faster he twirls, filled with the rhythm of piyêsiwak.

Children will appreciate this timeless celebration of the joys of nature and family traditions.

Kohkum's Royal Bannock

Burton, Wilfred — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

This beautifully illustrated Métis picture book is book is fully bilingual in Michif and English. A feast for the eyes and a tickle for the funny bone, Kohkum cooks up a HUGE order of bannock in her own kitchen, for the Queen and 299 guests! This lively and whimsical tale begins with a letter from the government asking Kohkum to cook bannock for the Royal visit. Kohkum's grandson Xavier is as excited as she is, until they do the math and are shocked to learn that they are cooking not just for the Queen but for her entourage and guests too. A mad scramble ensues, with a rushed trip to the grocery store to buy a ridiculous amount of flour and milk, and a perilous trip home with the car stuffed with supplies and Xavier riding on the roof. Several aunties come to the rescue, helping with bannock assembly and sharing in the excitement of cooking for the Queen. Written by an educator, this story provides many opportunities to count in English and Michif, with many laughs along the way as Kohkum, aunties, and Xavier scramble to cook the bannock in time for the Queen's visit. Boldly colourful, humourous illustrations by illustrator Hawlii Pichette bring this entertaining story to life. Full translation makes this book ideal for in-class cultural learning and Michif language acquisition. This beautifully illustrated Métis picture book is fully bilingual in Michif and English. A feast for the eyes and a tickle for the funny bone, Kohkum cooks up a HUGE order of bannock in her own kitchen, for the Queen and 299 guests!

Mother Earth

GoldenEagle, Carol Rose — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

"A shiny rock, the guiding tracks of a bird, a colourful sunset--what beauty do you see on Mother Earth?"--Publisher website.

Benjamin, au rythme du tonnerre

Florence, Melanie — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Benjamin aime la pluie. Il adore patauger dans les flaques avec ses bottes jaune vif et regarder les couleurs de l’arc-en-ciel dans l’eau qui ondule sous ses pieds. Mais surtout, Benjamin adore le tonnerre. Pour lui, le tonnerre – piyêsiwak – ressemble au bruit que fait le tambour de son grand-père. Cette musique l’interpelle, comme les chansons que joue son grand-père pendant que son père et d’autres danseurs de pow-wow tournent et bougent au rythme du tambour. Alors que Benjamin entend le tonnerre gronder au-dessus de sa tête, il s’imagine être un danseur de pow-wow. Il tourne, tape des pieds et lève les genoux. Il virevolte de plus en plus vite, ravi et empli du rythme du piyêsiwak. Cette histoire, écrite par la talentueuse autrice primée Melanie Florence, célèbre à la fois les joies de jouer sous la pluie et les liens avec les traditions familiales qui nous centrent et nous enracinent. Des éléments de la culture du pow-wow cri et des mots cris pour désigner les couleurs et le temps qu’il fait sont intégrés à l’histoire, avec un guide de prononciation. Les illustrations vibrantes et accrocheuses de Hawlii Pichette, inspirées par les paysages du nord de l’Ontario, ajoutent à l’intérêt de ce livre. Cet album illustré attrayant constitue une lecture parfaite pour les journées pluvieuses, ainsi qu’une excellente introduction aux traditions culturelles cries, aux communautés locales et à la découverte de la nature.

It's Powwow Time!

Troian, Martha — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Bineshii learns to dance at his first powwow.