Julie Flett
1) Birdsong
Author
Language
English
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Description
When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational...
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Join celebrated artist Julie Flett on a joyful romp with animals. From chasing, chirping birds, to swimming, squirting whales, this book for young readers reminds them how animals play just like them. This picture book, with gorgeous images and sweet simple text, is a marvelous celebration of the interconnectedness of all creatures, and includes some Cree phrases. It is based on the Cree teaching of wahkohtowin, interconnectedness and play, and includes...
3) We All Play
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
From Julie Flett, the beloved author and illustrator of Birdsong, comes a joyous new book about playtime for babies, toddlers, and kids up to age 7, perfect for fans of But First, We Nap.
Animals and kids love to play! This wonderful bookcelebrates diversity and the interconnectedness of nature through an Indigenous perspective, complete with a glossary of Cree words for wild animals at the back of the book, and children repeating a Cree phrase...
6) Let's go
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
20240507
Language
English
Description
An extraordinary new book that celebrates skateboarding and community, from beloved artist and author Julie Flett. 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 kwa! 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...
8) Sipihkomin
Author
Publisher
Simply Read Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
Cree
Description
Clarence and his grandmother pick wild blueberries and meet ant, spider, and fox in a beautiful woodland landscape.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story...
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A board book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy.
The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that...
11) We sang you home
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This celebration of the bond between parent and child captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome their new baby." --
Author
Language
English
Description
"A love letter to Indigenous communities everywhere, this picture book gorgeously illustrated by Julie Flett celebrates seasons, nature, and community. Based on Academy Award-winning Cree icon Buffy Sainte-Marie's song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On is a stunning celebration of Indigenous experience. Breathtaking illustrations from celebrated Cree-Metis artist Julie Flett combine with Sainte-Marie's vivid lyrics to craft a remarkable piece...
13) Little you
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Celebrating the joy babies bring into the world.
14) Zoe and the fawn
Author
Series
Publisher
Theytus Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Zoe and her dad see a little spotted sk'ʺYk'ʺ₎i̓l't (fawn) curled up under an aspen tree. "Where is the sk'ʺYk'ʺ₎i̓l't (fawn)'s mother?" Zoe asks her dad. Join Zoe on her quest for the deer, as she encounters animals and learns their syilx (Okanagan) names along the way."--Page [4] of cover.
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Language
English
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Description
"In this lyrical picture book by Kim Rogers (Wichita), with illustrations by Boston Globe-Horn Book Honoree Julie Flett (Cree-Métis), Becca watches her grandma create, play, and dance--and she knows that she wants to be just like Grandma. Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Every time Becca says, "Let me try," Grandma shows her how to make something beautiful. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or...
19) On the trapline
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"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. A 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...
