Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh / This Is How I Know
Niibing, dgwaagig, bboong, mnookmig dbaadjigaade maanpii mzin’igning / A Book about the Seasons
Brittany Luby author Alvin Ted Corbiere translator Alan Corbiere translator Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Published:15th Apr '21
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
An Anishinaabe child and her grandmother explore the natural wonders of each season in this lyrical, bilingual story-poem.
In this lyrical story-poem, written in Anishinaabemowin and English, a child and grandmother explore their surroundings, taking pleasure in the familiar sights that each new season brings.
We accompany them through warm summer days full of wildflowers, bees and blueberries, then fall, when bears feast before hibernation and forest mushrooms are ripe for harvest. Winter mornings begin in darkness as deer, mice and other animals search for food, while spring brings green shoots poking through melting snow and the chirping of peepers.
Brittany Luby and Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley have created a book inspired by childhood memories of time spent with Knowledge Keepers, observing and living in relationship with the natural world in the place they call home — the northern reaches of Anishinaabewaking, around the Great Lakes.
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4
Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
Inviting readers into a beloved locale, this book is recommended for all picture book collections, especially those seeking more titles highlighting Indigenous people, their languages, and their artwork. STARRED REVIEW
* School Library Journal *Luby subtly shows that asking how a child knows a season has changed … creates a more personalized, meaningful learning experience. STARRED REVIEW
* Quill & Quire *A warmhearted depiction of the seasons and intergenerational closeness.
* Horn Book *Highly recommended for home, school and public libraries as a lovely story, but also as an introduction to Indigenous worldview and the Anishinaabemowin language.
* Canadian Children’s Book News *Brittany Luby’s (Anishinaabe) exceptional text is perfectly complemented by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley’s (Ojibwe) gorgeous art.
* Cooperative Children’s Book Center *In this lyrical, bilingual story, a grandmother’s knowledge reveals wonders.
* Kirkus Reviews *[A] triumph of art, literal and graphic.
* CanLit for Little Canadians *[H]ighly recommended for being a simple and charming tool to teach and learn about various forms of Indigenous knowledge: language, artwork, and traditional ways of learning and knowing.
* CM Review of Materials *A powerful story that models how to build love and respect for the land and environment.
* Toronto Star *[B]oth a celebration of the seasons and a close look at the natural world.
* Globe & Mail *The story reveals the love they have for nature and for each other.
* Calgary Herald *[D]istinct, clean lines and appealing use of colour.
* Postmedia *Aimed at younger readers but a pleasant read for anyone.
* Windspeak- Winner of Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award 2022 (Canada)
- Winner of Indigenous Voices Award 2022 (Canada)
- Commended for Cooperative Children’s Book Center Book of the Week 2021 (United States)
- Commended for CCBC Choices 2022 (Canada)
- Short-listed for Governor General’s Literary Awards for Young People’s Literature — Illustrated Books 2021 (Canada)
ISBN: 9781773063263
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 399g
44 pages