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Image courtesy of HighWater Press
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The first day : a story of courage
Xwi7xwa Library, University of British Columbia

2014
Book > Children's Book, Picture Book, Fiction
Creators
Vermette, Katherena
Contributors
Kuziw, Irene
Description
"Makwa has to go to a new school ... and he doesn't want to. How will he face his first day?"--publisher's website.

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ISBN
9781553795216; 1553795210
Statement of Responsibility
Katherena Vermette ; illustrated by Irene Kuziw.
Publication Information
[Winnipeg] : HighWater Press
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Notes
Series: The seven teachings stories.
"The Seven Teachings of the Anishnaabe - love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth - are revealed in these seven stories for children. Set in an urban landscape with Indigenous children as the central characters, these stories about home and family will look familiar to all young readers"--publisher's website.
A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
Ages 5-9.
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