Book
Auntie's rez surprise / written by Heather O'Watch ; illustrated by Ellie Arscott.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781772603446 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : Second Story Press, [2023]
Content descriptions
| Language Note: | Includes some text in Cree. |
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| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | GRO JP O'Watc | 31681030032262 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Orca Book Publishers
Auntie always greets Cree in Nehiyaw when she comes for a visit. When Auntie arrives with a surprise gift hidden in her bag, Cree canât wait to discover what it is. The first clue? Itâs from the rez. As Cree tries to figure out what it might be, the bag starts to move. Cree is thrilled when the bag opens and out jumps a rez puppy!
- Orca Book Publishers
Key Selling Points:
- Co-winner of Second Story Pressâ Indigenous Writing Contest, Auntieâs Rez Surprise is author Heather OâWatchâs debut book.
- Author Heather OâWatch wanted to honour the deep history and kinship that many Indigenous communities have with dogs, as well as the important role of Aunties.
- Auntieâs Rez Surprise showcases Cree (Nehiyaw) - language, weaving Cree words into the text.
- Features gorgeous illustrations by Ellie Arscott, illustrator of Nonna and the Girls Next Door.
- Author Heather OâWatch has a diploma in Indigenous Communication Arts (INCA). She is a member of the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health, an initiative with the Sandbox Project to help develop more equitable Canadian health policy for children and youth.
Auntie always greets Cree in Nehiyaw when she comes for a visit. When Auntie arrives with a surprise gift hidden in her bag, Cree canât wait to discover what it is. The first clue? Itâs from the rez. As Cree tries to figure out what it might be, the bag starts to move. Cree is thrilled when the bag opens and out jumps a rez puppy!
Cree asks Auntie how to take care of the new puppy. Auntie talks to Cree about the importance of dogs in their culture. They are our relatives, she explains, and need to be well taken care of. Cree decides she will name her new puppy "Atim", the Nehiyaw word for dog.
