Book
Sarah Ponakey, storycatcher and Âhâsiw's forest powwow / by Sita MacMillan ; illustrated by Azby Whitecalf.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781773218885 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xi, 116 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: Toronto : Annick Press, [2024]
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| Subject: | Cree > Social life and customs > Juvenile fiction. Powwows > Juvenile fiction. |
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J FIC MacMi | 31681030057897 | JFIC | Available | - |
| Stroud Branch | J FIC MacMi | 31681030057905 | JFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom and it's the pits! She misses her Kãohkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. She's had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden through meticulously written letters with very big words. After a particularly tough day where she nearly loses her favorite stuffed animal, ãAhãasiw...Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow... Accompanied by a life-sized ãAhãasiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows...As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she canconnect to her Cree culture no matter where she is"-- - Perseus Publishing
A vibrant debut early chapter book series celebrating Cree culture and being true to yourself.
Look for Book 2, Muskwaâs Tipi Talks, coming in Winter 2025!
Sarah Ponakey has moved to the city from her home community with her mom and itâs the pits! She misses her Kôhkom, her best friend Eden, and the forests around her community. Sheâs had a hard time making new friends at school but at least she keeps in touch with Eden through meticulously written letters with very big words. After a particularly tough day where she nearly loses her favorite stuffed animal, Ãhâsiw, and is brushed off by her mom, Sarah finds herself transported to a magical forest powwow . . .
Accompanied by a life-sized Ãhâsiw in his beautiful regalia, Sarah watches in excitement as a chipmunk emcees, and bears play the host drum at her first ever powwow. The more she sees, the more her confidence grows. As she joins in the celebration, Sarah discovers that she can connect to her Cree culture no matter where she is. Her Kôhkomâs going to love this story! Ãhâsiwâs Forest Powwow, the first book from debut childrenâs author Sita MacMillan, features Cree words throughout the story and a note to the reader. Azby Whitecalfâs dynamic illustrations bring life to this warm, charming, and funny introduction to Sarah Ponakey, the storycatcher.
