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• Let's Go for a Walk on Mother Earth

  Mtakmi Kwe

  Armstrong, Juliana,

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  Count all the animals you can see, learn their Anishinaabemowin name, and discover what makes each animal special.

• Who Am I?

  Buchholtz, Julie,

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  " 'Who am I?' asked the brown-skinned girl. Her big brown mama pulled her close and replied..." This stunning book shows the ways the threads of life are woven in with the earth--past, present, and future.

• The Good Game

  David, Arihhonni,

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  A story based on the legend of the first games played by forest animals. In this story, Mouse and Squirrel wanted to play a precursor to lacrosse, but Team Four Legs and Team Wings said they were too small to play.

• This Land

  Fairbanks, Ashley,

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  In a gentle and kid-friendly way, this beautiful picture book asks us to think about the people who lived here before we lived here. Includes information about land acknowledgements.

• It's a Mitig!

  George, Bridget, 1994-

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  In this playful book, kids are introduced to Anishinaabe words like amik, ziibi gaag, and mitig.

• Rock Your Mocs

  Goodluck, Laurel,

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  In this happy, vibrant tribute to Rock Your Mocs Day, observed yearly on November 15th, we celebrate the joy and power of wearing moccasins--and the Native pride that comes with them.

• I Hope

  Gray Smith, Monique, 1968-

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  This beautifully illustrated picture book offers a series of hopes for a diverse group of kids. "I hope that you and those you love know joy...I have lots of hopes, for you and for me, but I wonder...What are your hopes?"

• My Powerful Hair

  Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-

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  By the award-winning author of We Are Water Protectors, this is a story of how hair can reflect resilience, strength, and connection to the earth.

• Our Ancestors' Kitchen

  Poll, Willie,

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  Experience gathering, hunting, and harvesting foods in the traditional ways in this beautiful celebration of the Earth, foods, and family.

• Forever Our Home

  Simpson, Tonya,

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  This beautiful book is an ode that celebrates the animals and plants of the prairies.

• This Land Is a Lullaby

  Simpson, Tonya,

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  It's easy to help baby to sleep reading this beautifully illustrated, gentle lullaby of prairie sounds on a stormy summer evening.

• Powwow Day

  Sorell, Traci,

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  River hasn't been well and isn't strong enough to dance the jingle dress dance at the powwow, but she comes to terms with the fact that the dance is for the Creator, the ancestors, their families, and everyone's health, including her own.