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Kids Books » My Heart Fills With Happiness / Nijiikendam

My Heart Fills With Happiness / Nijiikendam

$19.95
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Authors:
● Monique Gray Smith (Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Sioux; Lakota; Cree (Nehiyawak);)
Artists:
● Julie Flett (Indigenous Canadian; Métis; First Nations; Cree (Nehiyawak);)
Language:
Anishinaabemowin | English
Format: Hardcover
Text Content Territories: Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Anishinaabeg;
Status: Available
Grade Levels: Preschool; Kindergarten; 1;
Other Categories: Kids Book | Kids Books | Fiction | Picture Books | First Nations | Indigenous | Healing and Wellness | Gratitude | Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) | Indigenous Peoples | Indigenous Peoples in Canada | First Nations | Anishinaabeg | Language | Dual or Triple Language | Indigenous Languages | Literacy | English Language Arts | Indigenous Literacy | Preschool and Kindergarten | Indigenous Peoples | Indigenous Peoples in Canada | First Nations | Picture Books
ISBN/Barcode: 9781459825390
Year Published: 2021

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 board 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
Recommended for ages 3 to 5.

This is the dual-language English and Anishinaabemowin hardcover edition.

This book is also available in an English-only board book format: My Heart Fills With Happiness 

This book is also available in English and Plains Cree: My Heart Fills With Happiness / Ni Sâkaskineh Mîyawâten Niteh Ohcih

This book is available in French: J'ai le coeur rempli de bonheur

Additional Information
26 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"

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