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Native American Heritage for Young Children

Little You

Little You
by Richard Van Camp; illustrated by Julie Flett

This board book celebrates the joy babies bring into the world.

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The Forever Sky

The Forever Sky
by Thomas D. Peacock; illustrated by Annette S. Lee

Two Ojibwe brothers look to the stars and spin stories, some inspired by Uncle and some of their own making, as they remember their grandmother.

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
by Kevin Noble Maillard; illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

Celebrate this delicious tradition shared by Native American families all across North America.

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When We Were Alone

When We Were Alone
by David Alexander Robertson & Julie Flett

Asked about her bright clothing and long hair, a grandmother shares about her youth in a residential school, where these things were taken away.

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May We Have Enough to Share

May We Have Enough to Share
by Richard Van Camp

This board book about gratitude features photos from a collective blog by Indigenous women photographers.

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Bowwow Powwow / Bagosenjige-Niimi'idim

Bowwow Powwow / Bagosenjige-Niimi'idim
by Brenda J. Child; illustrated by Jonathan Thunder; translated by Gordon Jourdain

At a powwow, Windy enjoys dancers, singers, tasty food, and the company of family and friends before falling asleep under stars.

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My Heart Fills with Happiness

My Heart Fills with Happiness
by Monique Gray Smith ; illustrated by Julie Flett

This board book serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.

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In My Anaana's Amautik

In My Anaana's Amautik
by Nadia Sammurtok

Discover the amautik--the pouch in the back of a mother's parka used to carry a child--and experience everything through the eyes of the baby nestled inside.

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All Around Us

All Around Us
by Xelena Gonzalez

Finding circles everywhere, a grandfather and his granddaughter meditate on the cycles of life and nature.

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You Hold Me Up

You Hold Me Up
by Monique Gray Smith; illustrated by Danielle Daniel

This picture book fosters reconciliation among children and encourages them to show each other love and support.

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First Laugh: Welcome, Baby!

First Laugh: Welcome, Baby!
by Rose Tahe; illustrated by Jonathan Nelson

A Navajo family welcomes a new baby into the family with love and ceremony, eagerly waiting for that first special laugh.

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Johnny's Pheasant

Johnny's Pheasant
by Cheryl Minnema; illustrated by Julie Flett

Johnny spies a pheasant he believes is sleeping and Grandma fears is dead, but they learn they’re both wrong when the pheasant departs, leaving behind a gift.

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