Book
The first day : a story of courage / by Katherena Vermette ; illustrated by Irene Kuziw.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781553795216 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: Winnipeg, MB : HighWater Press, 2014.
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| Subject: | Courage > Juvenile fiction. Change > Juvenile fiction. Conduct of life > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
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- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | ON ORDER | WH1553795216 | PICTURE | On order | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Makwa has first-day jitters when he has to go to a new school. - Portage & Main Pr
Makwaâs family just moved to the city, and itâs his first day at a new school. He doesnât know anybody, he doesnât have any friends, and everything is so new and scary. Can Makwa find the courage to overcome his fears and enjoy his first day?
In this relatable story, a young Anishinaabe boy learns that things that seem scary at first are often not so bad after all. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermetteâs The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3â5.
- Portage & Main Pr
Makwaâs family just moved to the city, and itâs his first day at a new school. He doesnât know anybody, he doesnât have any friends, and everything is so new and scary. Can Makwa find the courage to overcome his fears and enjoy his first day? A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.
