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My Heart Fills with Happiness/sâkaskinêw nitêh miywêyihtamowin ohci (English and Plains Cree Edition)
- Narrated by: Heather Gould, Dolores Greyeyes Sand
- Length: 13 mins
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My Heart Fills with Happiness/sâkaskinêw nitêh miywêyihtamowin ohci (English and Plains Cree Edition)
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Summary
★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
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.
Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this bilingual book (full text in both English and Plains Cree) in two accessible editions. The audiobook features alternate text descriptions of images, including the cover. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Please note: This audiobook is in English and Plains Cree.
Critic reviews
★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures, which features a cast of First Nations children and adults...Short, first-person phrases...revel in both solitary and familial activities...Flett's (Little You) crisp-edged paintings blend universal and culturally specific experiences."―Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A board book that leaves you feeling cheerful and appreciative of those small moments in life that bring one joy. Recommended."―CM: Canadian Review of Materials
★ "Joyful and tender, this board book celebrates the activities that bring gladness through family and cultural connections...Flett's quietly powerful gouache and digital collage illustrations emphasize the relationships between people...The sweet family story has universal appeal. A first purchase for all libraries."―School Library Journal (SLJ), starred review