It's a Mitig!

(Hardback)

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A fun and colorful introduction to the Ojibwe language through nature

Its a Mitig! guides young readers through the forest and introduces them to Ojibwe words that describe the natural world. Featuring vibrant and playful artwork, an illustrated Ojibwe-to-English glossary and a simple introduction to the double-vowel pronunciation system, plus accompanying online recordings, Its a Mitig! is one of the first books of its kind.

From sunup to sundown, encounter an amik playing with sticks and swimming in the river, a prickly gaag hiding in the bushes and a big, bark-covered mitig. Using rhyme to help readers predict the Ojibwe pronunciation, Its a Mitig! makes learning new words fun.

Anishinaabe author-illustrator Bridget George created this unique book for young children and their families with the heartfelt desire to spark a lifelong interest in learning language. Whether connecting with ones Ojibwe ancestry or simply opening childrens eyes and ears to the cornucopia of North American dialects, Its a Mitig! is a useful tool for exploring language.

Reviews

"This is a creative feast of language, learning, and playful illustrations...Its a Mitig!will likely become a favorite in the households of many. Its unique and offers youth an adventurous read."Seattle Book Review

"Appended with a pronunciation guide and a link to a video read-aloud, this makes a perfect choice for young families learning the language." Booklist

"Whether connecting with one's Ojibwe ancestry or simply opening children's eyes and ears to the cornucopia of North American dialects,It's a Mitig!is a useful tool for exploring language."Midwest Book Review

"it is so very good! I'm delighted to see it. I highly recommend you get it."Debbie Reese, American Indians in Children's Literature

"This is more than a treasure,It's a Mitigis a song and a dance for the worldin how fun it is to learn Anishinaabefrom mentor and visionary Bridget George. I am completely charmed hopingthis is the first in a series we can all enjoy together.Written with such love and tenderness, this is a gift for the world.Bravo and mahsi cho, Bridget George." Richard Van Camp

Author Bio

Bridget George is an Anishinaabe author-illustrator, graphic designer and mother to a lovely baby boy named Noah. She was raised on the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation in Ontario and she currently lives in London, ON. This is her first book.