Posted in Aboriginal Resources, art, Canadian, discussion, essential library book, memoir, nonfiction, poetry, writing prompt, tagged aboriginal, home, identity on June 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Dreaming in Indian is a collection of writing, memoir, artwork and poetry, by Aboriginal artists exploring what it was like for them growing up. A fabulous read and essential for all libraries, this would be a great book to read with older students for prompting deep discussion or writing. Check out art by Bunky Echo-Hawk, wise words from Olympic swimmer Waneek Horn-Miller, and childhood reflections by Joseph Boyden.
Posted in art, read aloud, tagged art, home, house, illustration on May 25, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Carson Ellis‘ picture book Home is a gorgeously illustrated exploration of different types of homes. Lovely read aloud and great to launch an art project.
Posted in picture book, read aloud, tagged belonging, home, trains, travel on December 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Beautiful line drawings illustrate this lovely picture book about belonging, travelling, and the wisdom of youth.
Posted in award winner, picture book, start with a book, tagged Canada, community, home, identity on April 13, 2012| Leave a Comment »
This is such a gorgeous book – the paintings are incredible. A young girl lives in a trailer in Saskatchewan. Before she moves with her family to Toronto, she takes stock of her home and everything she knows about it.
A great book to launch of projects or discussions about community and Canada.
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