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Kohkum's royal bannock  Cover Image Book Book

Kohkum's royal bannock / Wilfred Burton ; illustrated by Hawlii Pichette ; Michif translation by Irma Klyne and Larry Fayant.

Burton, Wilfred, 1958- (Author). Pichette, Hawlii. (Added Author). Klyne, Irma. (Added Author). Fayant, Larry. (Added Author).

Summary:

This beautifully illustrated Métis picture book is book is fully bilingual in Michif and English. A feast for the eyes and a tickle for the funny bone, Kohkum cooks up a HUGE order of bannock in her own kitchen, for the Queen and 299 guests! This lively and whimsical tale begins with a letter from the government asking Kohkum to cook bannock for the Royal visit. Kohkum's grandson Xavier is as excited as she is, until they do the math and are shocked to learn that they are cooking not just for the Queen but for her entourage and guests too. A mad scramble ensues, with a rushed trip to the grocery store to buy a ridiculous amount of flour and milk, and a perilous trip home with the car stuffed with supplies and Xavier riding on the roof. Several aunties come to the rescue, helping with bannock assembly and sharing in the excitement of cooking for the Queen. Written by an educator, this story provides many opportunities to count in English and Michif, with many laughs along the way as Kohkum, aunties, and Xavier scramble to cook the bannock in time for the Queen's visit. Boldly colourful, humourous illustrations by illustrator Hawlii Pichette bring this entertaining story to life. Full translation makes this book ideal for in-class cultural learning and Michif language acquisition.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781771872751 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 28 cm
  • Publisher: Saskatoon, SK : Thistledown Press, [2025]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes recipe.
Language Note:
Parallel text in English and Michif translation.
Subject: Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022 > Juvenile fiction.
Bannocks (Bread) > Juvenile fiction.
Métis > Juvenile fiction.
Grandmothers > Juvenile fiction.
Michif language > Juvenile fiction.
Michif language materials > Bilingual.
Saskatchewan > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Picture books.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Innisfil Public Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Lakeshore Branch.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Summary: This beautifully illustrated Métis picture book is book is fully bilingual in Michif and English. A feast for the eyes and a tickle for the funny bone, Kohkum cooks up a HUGE order of bannock in her own kitchen, for the Queen and 299 guests! This lively and whimsical tale begins with a letter from the government asking Kohkum to cook bannock for the Royal visit. Kohkum's grandson Xavier is as excited as she is, until they do the math and are shocked to learn that they are cooking not just for the Queen but for her entourage and guests too. A mad scramble ensues, with a rushed trip to the grocery store to buy a ridiculous amount of flour and milk, and a perilous trip home with the car stuffed with supplies and Xavier riding on the roof. Several aunties come to the rescue, helping with bannock assembly and sharing in the excitement of cooking for the Queen. Written by an educator, this story provides many opportunities to count in English and Michif, with many laughs along the way as Kohkum, aunties, and Xavier scramble to cook the bannock in time for the Queen's visit. Boldly colourful, humourous illustrations by illustrator Hawlii Pichette bring this entertaining story to life. Full translation makes this book ideal for in-class cultural learning and Michif language acquisition.

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