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Children's Fiction Native Canadian

Âmî Osâwâpikones (Dear Dandelion)

by (author) S.J. Okemow

Publisher
Annick Press
Initial publish date
May 2023
Category
Native Canadian, Parents, General, Seasons
Recommended Age
4 to 7
Recommended Grade
p to 2
Recommended Reading age
4 to 7
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781773217406
    Publish Date
    May 2023
    List Price
    $23.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781773217437
    Publish Date
    May 2023
    List Price
    $12.99

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Description

A debut picture book that celebrates self-love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plants—the dandelion.

Both a love letter to the dandelion and a call to love ourselves in a difficult world, Âmî Osâwâpikones reminds us that we are not defined as others see us. Following our young protagonist and the dandelions through the seasons, we are reminded that we are resilient, we are healers, we are funny, and we are loved.

About the author

SJ OKEMOW is a Nehiyaw and Eastern European multidisciplinary artist. This is her debut picture book. She lives in Toronto.

S.J. Okemow's profile page

Awards

  • Commended, Best Bets, OLA
  • Joint winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, *starred selection, Canadian Children’s Book Centre

Editorial Reviews

“A playful, lyrical, and persuasive love letter to a dandelion . . . This tribute to a precious flowering plant will capture readers’ hearts.”

Kirkus Reviews, 03/29/23

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