hlparis's review
5.0
A lovely book for children on a hard topic, what was taken from American Indians when they were taken to boarding schools. It incorporates some of the Cree language that they were not allowed to speak and simply illustrates for children what American Indian children were not allowed to do or be when they were taken to the boarding schools.
The story has sad notes, but ultimately is more about how to find empowerment during difficult moments and definitely afterwards. Highly recommend.
The story has sad notes, but ultimately is more about how to find empowerment during difficult moments and definitely afterwards. Highly recommend.
zoes_human's review
4.0
A Cree woman tells her granddaughter about her experiences at a residential school. In the process, she shares the importance of holding on to that which is most important during times of crisis. Beautiful art accompanies this story of heritage and resilience. Suitable for children ages 4 to 8.
abrandtloer's review
5.0
Beautiful illustrations, gentle introduction for children to the losses caused by Indian Residential Schools.
pib003's review
5.0
Very accessible for the intended audience, well-explained and beautifully told. Maybe not for storytime, but TALK, BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE.
heatherbumbleb's review
3.0
I had this in a pile of books I was planning on reading and it took me many pages to figure out what background the characters were from. Nothing in the book actually tells me where the book is from. There is one mention of the Cree language about halfway in. I have to have that background knowledge myself and apply it to the story on my own. Even in the comments, people refer to different locations as to where this took place. There is no reference in the back that helps me better understand the time and the school that is discussed. My lower rating is related to this lack of clarity and information.