Tpw and the Magic Hat

(Hardback)

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• Written by an Indigenous icon: Cree singer-songwriterBuffy Sainte-Marie has been writing and performing her music for decades. She was the first Indigenous person to win an Academy Award (for an original song), the first person to breastfeed on TV (on her recurring role on Sesame Street) and is widely recognized for her activism on Indigenous rights and her powerful folk ballads.
• Based on Cree storytelling traditions: kids follow Tpw as he navigates tricksters, takes part in a powwow, and delights in his Magic Hat.
• Indigenous voice: Written by Buffy Sainte-Marie, who is Cree; the book is dedicated to the Piapot and Obey families of Piapot Reserve.
• Award-winning illustrator: Michelle Alynn Clements stunning illustrations bring Tpws world to life.

LEVELING

Guided Reading Level: T

Common Core State Standards
RL.5.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
W.5.3,3a,3b,3c,3d,4,5,6,9
SL.5.1,1a,1b,1c,1d,2,3,4,5,6
L.5.1,2,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,3,3a,4,4a,4b,4c,5b,5c,6

Reviews

"Full of native songs, dances and magical creatures, this silly story is an immersion into a Cree folkloric worldCree words are easily understood through context clues, and theres a glossary at the end..forreaders who enjoy trickster tales, or for units on tricksters in different cultures.andlarger collections looking to add more Native American fiction.
Youth Services Book Review

"Endearing characters and cheerful illustrations bring this humorous, engaging story to life. A great read- aloud for both children and adults."
BooklistReview
"Beautiful, poignant and poetic. This story will weave its way into the hearts and minds of readers for generations."
Monique Gray Smith, author ofMy Heart Fills With Happiness

Offer[s] much to admire and cherish, twining Indigenous beliefs and traditions with descriptions of reserve life as well as lessons around family and the natural world.
Publishers Weekly
"An adventure story that is both relatable and enlightening for young readers.Beautifully written with humor and energy, children will relate to the twists and turns along the way, all accompanied by beautiful black and white illustrations. The book includes a glossary and pronunciation guide of Cree words as well as a message to parents and teachers about trickster stories, making this an excellent read-aloud book for classrooms as well."
Tinybeans

Author Bio

Buffy Sainte-Marie is a world-renowned and Academy Award-winning Cree singer-songwriter, activist, educator, and visual artist. Her picture books for kids include Hey LIttle Rockabye, illustrated by Ben Hodson, and (forthcoming) Still This Love Goes On And On, illustrated by Julie Flett. Michelle Alynn Clement is an award-winning book designer and illustrator from Vancouver, BC.