Book
Let's go! = Haw êkwa! / Julie Flett.
"An extraordinary book that celebrates skateboarding, family, and community. Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw êkwa! Let's go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in Auntie's yard--everywhere. But when it comes time to try the skatepark, the skateboarders crash down like a waterfall. Can he find the confidence to join them?"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781771646109 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
- Publisher: Vancouver : Greystone Kids, [2024]
Content descriptions
| Language Note: | In English. Includes some text in Cree. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Families > Juvenile fiction. Skateboarding > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | GRO JP Flett | 31681030040133 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Longing to join the skateboarders in the park, a little boy, when his mom surprises him with her old skateboard, practices everywhere but when it comes time to try the skatepark, he must find the courage and confidence to make his debut. - Baker & Taylor
"Longing to join the skateboarders in the park, a little boy, when his mom surprises him with her old skateboard, practices everywhere but when it comes time to try the skatepark, he must find the courage and confidence to make his debut. Illustrations. " - Perseus Publishing
A 2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Book!
A 2025 Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended Title!
A Kirkus Reviews and Horn Book Magazine Best Book of 2024!
A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2024!
âGives the viewer the sense that not only is the world big, but its bigness impels us to keep going.ââJuanita Giles, The New York Times
âBeautifully highlights the value of perseverance along with the joy of skateboarding.ââHorn Book STARRED Review
âPerfectly sums up the feeling of embarking on something new and also the determination to try again after a setback.ââSchool Library Journal STARRED Review
â[R]eminiscent of Ezra Jack Keats ⦠a beautiful job of capturing the grace and speed of skateboarding.ââYouth Services Book Review STARRED Review
Letâs Go! is an extraordinary book that celebrates skateboarding, family, and community, from beloved artist and author Julie Flett, a winner of the New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Childrenâs Book Award.
Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw êkwa! Letâs go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in Auntieâs yardâeverywhere. But when it comes time to try the skatepark, the skateboarders crash down like a waterfall. Can he find the confidence to join them?
Letâs Go! features:- A glossary of Cree words featured in the book, and a Cree refrain (haw êkwa!) repeated throughout
- A note to the reader from Julie Flett about her inspiration for the story
