This whimsical story celebrates the revitalization of Cree dialects and traditional methods of storytelling.
During an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis?
Some words included are in Cree. The book includes a pronunciation guide and the recipe for Kôhkum’s world-famous bannock.
Educator Information
Recommended in the "Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2019-2020" resource list as being useful for K-1 students in the areas of English Language Arts and Social Studies.
This book is available in French: Awâsis et la délicieuse bannique
Additional Information
28 pages | 9.00" x 9.00"
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