Stefan Brunette
Stefan Brunette was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he pursued his passion for art and storytelling from a young age. As he grew up, his family moved across the prairies, finally finding roots just outside of Calgary, Alberta, where he graduated from Saint Mary’s University with a B.A. in English. He went on to earn his education degree and has been teaching full-time for nearly ten years. After meeting his wife and making their home on Treaty 7 territory, in the town of High River, they started a family. At the beginning of the pandemic, he decided to pursue his love of art once again. With fatherhood as his muse, he turns memorable events into works of art that are all at once sentimental, hilarious, and relatable. Stefan looks forward to continuing his pursuit of illustration and commemorating future memories with his family.
Kids Books (3)
Synopsis:
Voici la véritable histoire derrière une chanson qui fut autrefois le souvenir d?un hymne appris en pensionnat. Avec l?aide de sa famille et de sa communauté, notamment grâce à la détermination de son fils et aux paroles encourageantes de sa Grand-mère, le Gardien du Savoir Quuia Charleson (Nuu-Chah-Nulth) a repris possession de Love Your Creator et continue de partager la chanson et son histoire par la tradition orale à la fois lors d?événements et de ses voyages.
Les illustrations captivantes de Stefan Brunette représentent avec passion les personnes et les événements de ce livre illustré, destiné à tous les âges.
Educator Information
Recommended for Grades 7 and under.
This book is available in English: Love Your Creator: The Story of a Prayer Song.
Additional Information
10.00" x 8.00" | Paperback
Synopsis:
Grandmother Moon is lonely in the night sky. When she stops in her journey to hear Brother Mountain's stories, she also stops the sun from rising, the animals from sleeping, and more! This causes the Creator to intervene, but how can Grandmother Moon's loneliness be solved while ensuring the sky moves from night to day?
Educator Information
Recommended for grades 3 and under.
Additional Information
36 Pages | 8.25" x 8.25" | Hardcover
Synopsis:
This is the true story behind a song that was once a hymn remembered from residential school. With the help of his family and community, especially the determination of his son, and encouraging words of his Grandmother, Knowledge Keeper Quuia Charleson (Nuu-Chah-Nulth), has reclaimed Love Your Creator and continues to share both the song and its story through oral tradition at events and on travels. Engaging illustrations by Stefan Brunette passionately portray the people and events in this exciting picture book for all ages. Discover the story and learn the strength of a song.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 5 to 12.
This book is available in French: Aime ton Créateur: L'histoire d'une chanson de prière.
Additional Information
36 pages | 10.00" x 8.00" | Paperback