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My Heart Fills With Happiness / sâkaskinêw nitêh miywêyihtamowin ohci
Synopsis:
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The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.
International speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness to support the wellness of Indigenous children and families, and to encourage young children to reflect on what makes them happy.
Reviews
"My Heart Fills With Happiness is a story that focuses on supporting the wellness of Indigenous children and families, encouraging them to reflect on what makes them happy. The story looks at happy memories that readers can connect to and serves as a reminder to reflect and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy." - The Dalai Lama Center
Educator Information
This paperback book is a dual-language (English and Plains Cree) edition of the board book My Heart Fills With Happiness.
This book is also available in English and Anishinaabemowin: My Heart Fills With Happiness / Nijiikendam
This book is also available in French: J'ai le coeur rempli de bonheur.
Recommended for Grades K-2 for the following subject areas: English Language Arts, Indigenous Language, Social Studies.
Additional Information
24 pages | 8.00" x 8.00" | Translated by Mary Collins.
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