Julie Flett – illustratör

A celebration of the extraordinary and ordinary power of dogs of all kinds, in sly and cheerful verse from celebrated poet David Elliott. Features artwork from an all-star cast of eighteen bestselling and award-winning illustrators.In so many hearts you’re number one! Agile! High-spirited! Obedient! Fun! You hunt. You fish. You search and find. You cheer the old. You guide the blind.In this ode to our most loyal companions, you’ll meet the Labrador Retriever and sixteen other remarkable dogs. There's the Bloodhound, who has a sense of smell one thousand times better than yours or mine. And there’s the Irish Wolfhound, the world’s tallest dog, who was once the companion of royalty. And we can’t forget the mutt.But that’s not all! You’ll meet big dogs and small dogs, scruffy dogs and elegant dogs, and dogs from all around the world. Pairing engaging poems with surprising facts, Best in Show is a one-of-a-kind gift and a paw-sitively perfect read-aloud for dog lovers and aspiring pet owners.Includes illustrations by Elaine Bay, Cátia Chien, Matthew Cordell, Cindy Derby, Flavia Z. Drago, Leo Espinosa, Raissa Figueroa, Julie Flett, Ebony Glenn, Rebecca Green, Emily Hughes, Oge Mora, Kenard Pak, Antoinette Portis, Raúl the Third, Sergio Ruzzier, Charles Santoso, and David Ezra Stein.Don’t miss these titles by David Elliott:On the FarmIn the WildThe Seventh RavenVoices: The Final Hours of Joan of ArcBull

An encounter with a pheasant (which may or may not be sleeping) takes a surprising turn in this sweetly serious and funny story of a Native American boy and his grandma  "Pull over, Grandma! Hurry!” Johnny says. Grandma does, and Johnny runs to show her what he spotted near the ditch: a sleeping pheasant. What Grandma sees is a small feathery hump. When Johnny wants to take it home, Grandma tries to tell him that the pheasant might have been hit by a car. But maybe she could use the feathers for her craftwork? So home with Grandma and Johnny the pheasant goes . . .  It’s hard to say who is most surprised by what happens next-Grandma, Johnny, or the pheasant. But no one will be more delighted than the reader at this lesson about patience and kindness and respect for nature, imparted by Grandma’s gentle humor, Johnny’s happy hooting, and all the quiet wisdom found in Cheryl Minnema’s stories of Native life and Julie Flett’s remarkably evocative and beautiful illustrations.

Winner of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award!A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As the girl asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away. Also available in a bilingual Swampy Cree/English edition. Download the free teacher guide on the Portage & Main Press website.

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 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022!NAMED A BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR: Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, and Chicago Public Library"A love letter to family, home, and Indigenous traditions... This story reminds readers of the joy we experience upon returning to those whom we love and who love us." —Kirkus STARRED ReviewFrom Cree-Métis artist Julie Flett and Academy Award-winning icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a celebration of Indigenous community, and the enduring love we hold for the people and places we are far away from.Based on Sainte-Marie’s song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On combines Flett's breathtaking art with vivid lyrics to craft a stunning portrait of a Cree worldview. At the heart of this picture book is a gentle message about missing our loved ones, and the promise of seeing each other again.This gem of a picture book features:Sheet music of Buffy Sainte-Marie's beloved songNotes from Sainte-Marie and Flett about their inspiration for the song and illustrationsBrimming with love for community and the land, Still This Love Goes On is destined to be read and sung for generations.

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