Nous sommes gentils traite des gestes de bonté tout simples du quotidien et encourage les enfants à explorer comment ils se sentent quand ils sont bienveillants ou quand une personne est gentille à leur égard. L’autrice renommée Monique Gray Smith a écrit de nombreux ouvrages sur la résilience et la réconciliation. Elle communique un message important qui s’adresse aux lecteurs de tous les âges au moyen de mots soigneusement choisis. Magnifiquement illustré par l’artiste Nicole Neidhardt, l’album encourage les enfants à être gentils avec les autres et avec eux-mêmes.
Cet ouvrage en format ePub est entièrement accessible. Également disponible sous le titre When We Are Kind en anglais.
“Lovely…A gentle message that shows how kindness connects us and reinforces our deep relations.”
“Thoughtful and beautifully illustrated.”
“Simple statements have the resonance of affirmations and establish a clear chain of connectedness…A panoply of Indigenous characters is featured in rich detail. A visual feast for families interested in seeing the Native world through small, kind deeds.”
“An accessible picture book that will work well as a read-aloud in a group or for quiet reading alone. Whether at home or in the classroom, its pleasing repetition of phrases. such as 'I am kind when' and 'I feel', will appeal to young readers and invite re-reading. Highly Recommended.”
“Gentle…Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities—and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others.”
“Simple, yet powerful...This gentle book is inspiring for children and adults and is highly recommended to have at home and in public and school libraries.”
“Visually appealing at every turn and offering up details in clothing and surroundings, there is much to see here. The words inspire questions and memories about being kind in the world, and with family and friends.”
“Using minimal text, the message of kindness is delivered in illustrations that are beautiful, colorful and detailed. This title is highly recommended for use in preschool and primary or elementary classrooms and libraries.”