★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures." — Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Will leave the youngest readers gladly imagining what fills their own hearts with joy.”—The New York Times
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.
BC and Yukon Book Prizes - Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize | 2017 | Winner
Bank Street College of Education Children's Book Committee Best Children's Books of the Year | 2017 | Commended
Girls of Summer Reading List - Picture Books | 2017 | Commended
Periodical Marketers of Canada (PMC) Indigenous Literature Award - Children's Category | 2018 | Short-listed
CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens | 2019 | Commended
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★ "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."
“This small yellow book celebrates the little joys of being alive. The simple text and color-blocked illustrations depicting Native children and their grown-ups singing, dancing and drumming will leave the youngest readers gladly imagining what fills their own hearts with joy.”