Children's Fiction Native Canadian
Âmî Osâwâpikones (Dear Dandelion)
- 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
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781773217406
- Publish Date
- May 2023
- List Price
- $23.99
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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.
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
