english-ojibwa

"A . . . book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy"--Provided by publisher.

Forced to attend a residential school, Irene Couchie struggles to remember who she is and the ways of her people, despite the abuse she endures.

Simple text in both English and Ojibwa script, together with colorful photographs, follow a child and her grandmother as they explore the wonders of nature during the four seasons. The grandmother shares with her granddaughter Ojibwa wisdom for when to know each season has begun.

"When Uncle and Windy Girl attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Uncle's stories inspire visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers--all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow"--Provided by publisher.