Little Bear in Foster Care / Mkoons iiyaad Naagidwendgamaik

Synopsis:

Algonquin author S.P. Joseph Lyons, from Kitigan Zibi First Nation, was placed in foster care as a young child and is a survivor of the Sixties Scoop. Foster Care can be scary and lonely. Through S.P. Joseph Lyons’ experiences, the Little Bear in Foster Care book makes foster care a little less frightening.

Little Bear in Foster Care connects children to a range of emotions, encourages them to find their voice, and lets them know they are not alone or to blame. Through Little Bear in Foster Care, S.P. Joseph Lyons helps young children process their feelings and experiences.

The richness of Indigenous cultures and emotions come alive in this story of healing and resilience. This is an important book for adults to read to all young children. Little Bear in Foster Care is geared for young school-aged children.

Little Bear gives voice to the feelings and fears children experience when placed in confusing and unfamiliar environments.

Awards

• 2022 Co-winner of the First Nation Communities READ PMC Indigenous Literature Award, Children’s Category winner

Educator & Series Information
Includes information about smudging, talking feathers, and traditional circles.

This book is part of the Foster Care Series.

Little Bear in Foster Care is a dual language book written in Anishinaabemowin, the language of the Anishinaabeg, and English. Translated by Potawatomi Odawa Elder and Language Keeper, Mawla Shawana, from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory.  With vibrant illustrations by Julian Grafenauer, Ojibwe, from Rolling River First Nation.

Additional Information
32 Pages | Paperback