Children's Nonfiction Native Canadian
Discovering People: English * French * Cree
- Publisher
- RMB | Rocky Mountain Books
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2019
- Category
- Native Canadian, Words (see also headings under Language Arts), Aboriginal & Indigenous, French
- Recommended Age
- 7 to 9
- Recommended Grade
- 2 to 4
- Recommended Reading age
- 0 to 3
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Board book
- ISBN
- 9781771603270
- Publish Date
- Oct 2019
- List Price
- $12.00
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781771603287
- Publish Date
- Oct 2019
- List Price
- $9.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781771604710
- Publish Date
- Sep 2020
- List Price
- $10.00
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781771607223
- Publish Date
- Oct 2024
- List Price
- $20.00
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Description
The fourth book in this colourful and unique series introduces twenty-two basic words in English, French, and Cree relating to familiar people at home and in the community.
Neepin Auger's books for children contain original, brightly coloured images and early education level concepts familiar to everyone. Playful and bold, this dynamic series will educate and entertain preschoolers, parents, and teachers alike.
In addition to the English words presented, the French and Cree equivalents are also given, making these some of the most dynamic and useful board books on the market, perfectly suitable for the classroom, library, and nursery.
About the author
Neepin Auger is a Cree artist, educator, and mother. Originally from the Bigstone Cree Nation in northern Alberta, she has been painting for over ten years, having studied art under her father, Dale Auger, a renowned First Nations artist and author of the award-winning children’s book Mwakwa – Talks to the Loon: A Cree Story for Children. Neepin graduated from the department of education and schooling at Mount Royal University and is now a full-time teacher. She is also mother to one daughter, Gracie, whom she believes is her greatest masterpiece. Neepin’s titles for children include Discovering Animals: English * French * Cree, Discovering Numbers: English * French * Cree, Discovering People: English * French * Cree, and Discovering Words: English * French * Cree. All of the titles in the series are available as boardbooks (newborn to age 3), paperbacks (ages 3–5), and ebooks. Neepin Auger lives in Calgary, Alberta.
Editorial Reviews
"This brightly coloured and playful book introduces basic words in English, French, and Cree relating to people at home and in the community."
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