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A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award--winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers.WINNER OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARDA boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now. This is a heartfelt story about memory, imagination and intergenerational connection that perfectly captures the experience of a young child's wonder as he is introduced to places and stories that hold meaning for his family.

BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Kirkus, Horn Book, Quill & Quire, Globe And MailNAMED AN ESSENTIAL CHILDREN’S BOOK BY THE ATLANTICAN AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH LITERATURE HONOR TITLEFINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S AWARDWINNER OF THE TD CANADIAN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AWARD“Cycling from spring to spring, [Julie Flett’s] subtle, sensitive story delicately traces filaments of growth and loss through intergenerational friendship, art making, and changing moons and seasons.”—Publishers Weekly, STARRED reviewWhen Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But when she meets an elderly woman who lives next door, named Agnes––her world starts to change.Katherena and Agnes share the same passion for art making, birds, and connection to nature. But as the seasons change, can Katherena navigate her new friend growing old?From award-winning Indigenous artist, Julie Flett, comes a breathtaking story of intergenerational friendships, shared passions, and spending time outdoors through changing seasons of life.Stunning illustrations of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story and includes a glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree words that appear in the text.

A BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston Globe“This celebration of nature is sprinkled with words from the Cree language… [and] celebrate[s] our interconnection with the creatures who share our world.”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED reviewFrom award-winning Indigenous artist Julie Flett comes a joyous book about playtime for babies, toddlers, and kids up to age 7.Animals and kids love to play! We All Play is an adorable celebration of playtime and the connection between children and the natural world. Beautiful illustrations show:birds who chase and chirp!bears who wiggle and wobble!whales who swim and squirt!owls who peek and peep!and a diverse group of kids who love to do the same, shouting:We play too! / kimêtawânaw mînaThe first book in the “We Do Too!” series, this stunning story is a beautiful ode to the animals and humans we share our world with.We All Play belongs on every bookshelf and includes:A glossary of Cree words for wild animals in the bookA pronunciation guide and link to audio pronunciation recordingsSTARRED reviews in Kirkus, Publisher’s Weekly, Horn Book, School Library JournalPraise for Book 2 in the series, We All Love“This book is like a big warm hug that envelops readers … a first choice for any library’s picture book collection.”—School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

A Sheila Barry Best Picturebook of the YearA 2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Book!A 2025 Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended Title!A Kirkus Reviews and Horn Book Magazine Best Book of 2024!A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2024!“Gives the viewer the sense that not only is the world big, but its bigness impels us to keep going.”—Juanita Giles, The New York Times“Beautifully highlights the value of perseverance along with the joy of skateboarding.”—Horn Book STARRED Review“Perfectly sums up the feeling of embarking on something new and also the determination to try again after a setback.”—School Library Journal STARRED Review“[R]eminiscent of Ezra Jack Keats … a beautiful job of capturing the grace and speed of skateboarding.”—Youth Services Book Review STARRED ReviewLet’s Go! is an extraordinary book that celebrates skateboarding, family, and community, from beloved artist and author Julie Flett, a winner of the New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award.Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw êkwa! Let’s go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in Auntie’s yard—everywhere. But when it comes time to try the skatepark, the skateboarders crash down like a waterfall. Can he find the confidence to join them?Let’s Go! features:A glossary of Cree words featured in the book, and a Cree refrain (haw êkwa!) repeated throughoutA note to the reader from Julie Flett about her inspiration for the storyThis fun and touching story is a tribute to family, friendship, and perseverance. Julie Flett’s renowned art and powerful text shows a community of support is all around, ready to help each other… go!

From the winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Prize and the American Indian Youth Literature AwardI’d like to tell you a rather true story about a big black cat who started out gray. Her name was May.Margaux and her cat May became friends when Margaux was just six years old. They grew up together, sharing countless memories along the way. But one day, May is late coming home. Where is May? Is she under the porch? Maybe on the roof?Margaux’s nitôsis (the Cree word for auntie) helps search for May in the tall grass. But soon nitôsis needs to leave: she’s moving away to the big city, and has to pack her things into boxes. Margaux helps nitôsis, but she can’t take her mind off May. Will she ever return? nitôsis is worried, too. But little do they know, May has a surprise in store for both of them!This fun and heartwarming story with a surprise happy ending invites readers to share their own cat stories. My Friend May is a tribute to love and the balance between all beings, and the experiences and emotions that connect us all.My Friend May features:A glossary of Cree words used throughout the bookBackmatter content that includes a pronunciation guide

The beloved book about playtime from award-winning Cree-Métis author and artist Julie Flett. Now available as a board book, We All Play is the perfect gift for a new baby or toddler!Named a Best Children’s Book of the Year by New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston Globe.Baby animals and kids love to play! This wonderful book celebrates playtime and the connection between children and the natural world. Julie Flett’s iconic illustrations celebrate birds who chase and chirp, bears who wiggle and wobble, and owls who peek and peep. A group of kids love to do the same thing, shouting, “We play too! kimêtawânaw mîna.”At the end of the book, the baby animals and kids gently fall asleep after a fun day of playing outside, making this book a great bedtime story. Featuring a glossary of Cree animal names used, We All Play is a beautiful ode to the creatures we share our world with, and belongs on every bookshelf.The first book in the “We Do Too!” series, this stunning story is a beautiful ode to the animals and humans we share our world with.STARRED reviews in Kirkus, Publisher’s Weekly, Horn Book, School Library JournalPraise for Book 2 in the series, We All Love“This book is like a big warm hug that envelops readers … a first choice for any library’s picture book collection.”—School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

The follow-up to We All Play! An adorable celebration of all the ways that animals and humans show love—from award-winning Indigenous artist/author Julie Flett.“This book is like a big warm hug that envelops readers … a first choice for any library’s picture book collection.”—School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEWSnuggle up! Animals love—like you!Join baby bears, little ducklings, curious foxes, and many more adorable creatures as they remind us of all the ways, big and small, that we show love and care. We All Love is a poetic and beautifully illustrated reminder of the interconnectedness of the natural world—demonstrating how care, protection, and love are experienced by all living things.We All Love features:A glossary of Cree animal names used throughout the textA letter to the reader from Julie FlettPart of the We Do Too! series, following We All Play, We All Love is a celebration of the love that connects us all—big and small, near and far.We love too! / kîstanaw mînaPraise for We All PlayA Best Children’s Book of the Year: New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Globe & MailKirkus starred reviewPublishers Weekly starred reviewHorn Book starred reviewSchool Library Journal starred review, and more!