Shezza Ansloos
Shezza Ansloos is a Cree writer, educator, artist, and speaker. She is an author of children’s books. Ansloos is also an award-winning singer-songwriter and visual artist.
Kids Books (1)
Thunder and the Noise Storms
$21.95
Format:
Hardcover
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Cree (Nehiyawak);
ISBN / Barcode: 9781773215587
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy’s grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead.
Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing—for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when Thunder’s mosom asks him what he hears on an urban nature walk, Thunder starts to understand how sounds like bird wings flapping and rushing water can help him feel calm and connected. Gentle, inviting illustrations by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley emphasize Mosom’s lessons about the healing power of the world around us.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 4 to 7
Encourages nature appreciation and mindfulness.
Positive, affirming intergenerational (grandparent-grandchild) relationship that models consent and showcases the transmission of knowledge from elders to the new generation.
Themes: Indigenous Canadian; Environment; Emotions and Feelings; Nature
Additional Information
36 pages | 10.25" x 9.50" | Hardcover
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