Tasha Hilderman

In this bedtime picture book, join two special families on an illuminating journey through the year and seasons as they explore all the different lights we see at night.

It is dark . . . until street lamps turn on, one, two, three. Red light, green light, yellow light — then, suddenly, lightning strikes! Our porch light guides us home, and while we sleep, the stars of the spring sky emerge, along with new babies, their faces lit by the night. In summer, our faces shine in the campfire light while fireworks burst above us. In autumn, we shiver and cheer under the towering lights of the football field and trick-or-treat on paths lit by the flickering smiles of pumpkins. And in winter, candles and holiday lights gleam but are dwarfed by the majesty of the aurora.

This sweet, beautifully illustrated picture book, a perfect pick for introducing the seasons and seasonal activities and events, explores the simple joys we experience throughout the year when we share them with those we love.

Reviews
"A sleepy seasonal ode to the lights that shine after the sun goes down. . . . The lights, both natural and artificial, cast such warm glows that even in darker scenes, the shadows are never deep in Zeng’s peaceful, idyllic layouts. As she follows an East Asian–presenting human family and a furry four-footed one through the seasons, she tucks in grace notes, from foxlike swirls of sky mist to symbolic candles for Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah . . . Comforting and snoozy, just right for bedtime reading." —Kirkus Reviews

"Hilderman’s evocative first-person-plural prose and Zeng’s painterly digital artwork characterize the four seasons via emblematic ‘lights at night’ in this satisfying springtide-to-wintertide tour. . . . Highlighted with the help of page-filling art and poetic lines, night lights offer an ideal and innovative angle onto the pleasures of a northern clime’s seasons." —Publishers Weekly

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 7.

Additional Information
40 pages | 10.00" x 8.00" | Hardcover 

Whether or not you're Métis, there's so much to experience and learn about this amazing Indigenous culture — take a picture book journey into Métis crafts, music and cooking with friends who love to share.

Are you Métis like me? A group of children of Métis descent share and explore all the ways they celebrate and experience their heritage — enjoying traditional foods like bannock bread and Saskatoon berries; crafting with beads; sharing stories, dance, music and songs. Each child shares a different way they enjoy honoring their backgrounds and weaving parts of the rich tapestry that makes up Métis culture. One child, though, has grown up disconnected from their history, and can't join in with the others in the same way. But they soon see it's never too late to learn, celebrate or become a part of a community in which Métis and non-Métis alike can discover the richness of an often-overlooked culture.

This rhythmic, jubilant book will encourage young readers of all backgrounds to celebrate their own heritage and learn more about Métis history, and contains back matter including an author's note, recipe and dictionary to further inspire.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 7.

This book is available in French: Nous sommes Métis.

Additional Information
40 pages | 9.43" x 9.31" | Hardcover

Que vous soyez Métis ou non, il y a tant à découvrir et à apprendre sur cette étonnante culture autochtone. Partez à la découverte de l’artisanat, de la musique et de la cuisine des Métis!

Des enfants d’origine métisse partagent et explorent différentes façons de célébrer leur patrimoine : en goûtant des aliments traditionnels comme la bannique et les baies d’amélanchier, en pratiquant le perlage, en racontant des histoires, en dansant, en jouant de la musique et en chantant. Chaque enfant partage une façon d’honorer ses origines et de tisser des éléments de la riche tapisserie que constitue la culture des Métis. L’un des enfants, cependant, a grandi en étant coupé de son histoire et ne peut pas partager son expérience... Mais il n’est jamais trop tard pour apprendre, célébrer ou faire partie d’une communauté dans laquelle Métis et non-Métis peuvent découvrir la richesse d’une culture souvent négligée.

Ce livre joyeux et rythmé encouragera les jeunes lecteur·rices de toutes origines à célébrer leur propre patrimoine et à en apprendre davantage sur l’histoire des Métis. Il contient également une note de l’autrice, une recette et un glossaire.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 3 to 7.

This book is available in English: Métis Like Me.

Additional Information
40 Pages | Paperback