Tâpwê and the magic hat / Buffy Sainte-Marie ; illustrations by Buffy-Sainte Marie and Michelle Alynn Clement.
Material type:
TextLanguage: English, Cree Publisher: Vancouver ; Berkeley ; London : Greystone Kids, 2022Description: 139 pages ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 1771645466
- 9781771645461
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's First Chapter Book | SAINTE-M BUFFY | Available | 33111010856801 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"Beautiful, poignant and poetic. This story will weave its way into the hearts and minds of readers for generations."
--Monique Gray Smith, author of My Heart Fills With Happiness
From beloved Indigenous icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a chapter book inspired by oral histories and traditions. On a prairie reserve, Tâpwê receives a mysterious gift from Kokhom (grandma)--and finds himself on an unforgettable adventure.
Tâpwê can't wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the Cree reserve--especially since Kokhom, his grandma, has given him the most amazing gift: a Magic Hat with bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! Tâpwê is so excited that he soon forgets Kokhom's advice: Watch out for tricksters!
Tâpwê's adventure is everything he imagined. He meets his cousins, takes part in a powwow, and sleeps in a tipi. But soon he's reminded of Kokhom's words. Is his new friend Wâpos leading him astray with mischief?
Tâpwê and the Magic Hat draws on a rich Indigenous tradition of storytelling and features:
A memorable cast of characters from both imagination and legend. A glossary and pronunciation guide of Cree words used in the book. A note to parents and teachers from Buffy Sainte-Marie about trickster stories. An important message for young readers about being yourself, and learning to dance to the beat of your own heart. Features black and white illustrations throughout.Includes some text in Cree.
"Tâpwê can't wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the reserve--especially since his Kokum has given him the most amazing gift. His new Magic Hat has bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! He's so excited to see what adventures he and his new animal friends will have that he forgets his Kokum's advice: Watch out for tricksters! Tâpwê's adventure is everything he hoped it would be. He meets his cousins, takes part in a powwow, and sleeps in a tipi. Soon enough, though, Tâpwê is reminded of his Kokum's words. Is his new friend Wapoose really a friend, or is his mischief-making leading Tâpwê astray? Beautifully illustrated by Michelle Alynn Clement, Tâpwê and the Magic Hat brings to life a world that is not often portrayed for young readers. Drawing on a rich Indigenous tradition of storytelling, and featuring a memorable cast of characters drawn from imagination and legend, Tâpwê and the Magic Hat is both an engaging read and a lesson on learning how to dance to the beat of your own heart."-- Provided by publisher.
Ages 8-9. Baker & Taylor.
Grades 3-4. Baker & Taylor.