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coutures1513's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
Cet album aborde les pensionnats autochtones. J’ai aimé le format sous forme de questions où la grand-mère répond en faisant des liens avec son passé. C’est abordé en toute simplicité et c’est une belle introduction au sujet.
Cet album aborde les pensionnats autochtones. J’ai aimé le format sous forme de questions où la grand-mère répond en faisant des liens avec son passé. C’est abordé en toute simplicité et c’est une belle introduction au sujet.
toebean5's review against another edition
4.0
I really love this illustrator. Very sweet story with a sobering layer beneath.
mixtercharlie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Well written and approachable picture book on a dark and emotional topic. The repetition and use of vivid illustrations makes a big difference, despite the large amount of text. Also, the pattern of question and answer throughout makes it easy to follow the story.
buttermellow's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, and Kidnapping
bickie's review against another edition
4.0
Gentle introduction to how it was for indigenous people (in this case, a Cree woman and her brother) to be at a school far away from home where they were not allowed to dress in their own colorful clothing, wear their hair long and proud, speak their own language, or stay together as a family.
Written by a Norway House Cree Nation member. Pronunciations of Cree words in the book by the author are here: https://youtu.be/QRM-He0vN_U
Written by a Norway House Cree Nation member. Pronunciations of Cree words in the book by the author are here: https://youtu.be/QRM-He0vN_U
carolineinthelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
I attended a book talk with David A. Robertson and was excited to pick up any of his books. This one was beautiful and heartbreaking, poetic and moving. It tells the story of a young girl learning about residential schools from her grandmother. I felt it highlighted the importance of sharing stories among family, especially when those stories impact larger history and family history. Highly recommend!
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
This picturebook does an absolutely amazing job of making Native American history and colonization palatable and accessible for children without denying or ignoring the depersonalization that went on. A young girl learns about the boarding schools Native Americans were forced to go into to assimilate into American culture. That meant no bright colors, short hair, and English only. And, even better, this book is illustrated by a Native American illustrator, which only adds to the complexity and historical accuracy. Ultimately, this picturebook is great for teaching a history we so often shy from, and great for showing interfamilial friendships. Great for grades K-2.
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