The Little M\u00e9tis Series has been developed to meet gaps in M\u00e9tis themed children’s literature. The series will have new books continually added to it, always striving to present M\u00e9tis children with themselves in books, both historic and contemporary. Many books are created to meet the specific needs of programs or communities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

• It’s Great to be M\u00e9tis<\/li>
• What Could You Do in Your Canoe?<\/li>
• What Will You Be Little One?<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

  Children’s titles containing Michif language:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

  • Wa-nish-ka \/ Wake up<\/li>
  • La Jhoornii D’aen Pchi Taan-faan \/ A Child’s Day<\/li>
  • Lii Pchi Gaar-soon \/ The Little Boy<\/li>
  • Kay-kwaay Oo-shi-ta-yenn Anoosh? \/ What are you Doing Today?<\/li>
  • La Pchit Fii \/ The Little Girl<\/li>
  • Pa-piw \/ Laughing<\/li>
  • Miit-shook! \/ Eat up!<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    This book tells of the life of two school age children who are involved in different expressions of their M\u00e9tis culture. It shows how contemporary M\u00e9tis culture reminds us of the past and makes a new history for tomorrow.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Written by Louise Gordey<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Illustrated by Sheldon Dawson<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    French Translation provided by Carole Freynet-Gagne<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Price $2.95<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    24 pages – paperback<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Suggested Grades: Pre-school to Grade 4<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    English and French Available<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ISBN # 978-0-9865369-9-1 (English)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    # 978-0-9881036-0-3 (French)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    This book combines open ended questions and colourful illustrations in a pre-school rhyme book that will ignite the imagination of all readers. This book is a great discussion starter, with lots of answers to be found right in the illustrations. A fascinating introduction to the M\u00e9tis culture for little ones.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Written by Louise Gordey<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Illustrated by Sheldon Dawson<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Price: $9.95<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    26 pages – paperback – full colour<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Suggested Grades: Pre-school and up<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ISBN # 978-0-9865369-0-8<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    What Will You Be Little One?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Using rhyme and repetition, this book introduces preschool children to a world of careers ranging from traditional M\u00e9tis livelihoods to contemporary opportunities. Created for use with the “Little M\u00e9tis Sing With Me” program, it would also be a wonderful addition to any daycare, preschool or Kindergarten classroom.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Written by: Louise Gordey<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Photos by: Clara Kusomoto<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Price: $2.00<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    22 pages – full colour<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ISBN # 978-0-9865369-6-0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Little M\u00e9tis Michif Series<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    These books were developed to fill gaps in M\u00e9tis specific literature for young children. Using rhyme, repetition and other predictable storytelling methods, children are introduced to historical and contemporary M\u00e9tis children doing the things that all children do. These books include Michif and introduce children and their families to this unique M\u00e9tis language.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    This Michif\/English language book takes children through the day from waking up to bedtime. (16 pages – full colour)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Written by: Louise Gordey<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Photos by: Clara Kusomoto<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Price: $2.00<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    16 pages – full colour<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ISBN # 978-1-927531-00-6<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    This Michif\/English language book uses rhyming to comfort children as they go through their daily routines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Written by: Louise Gordey<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Photos by: Clara Kusomoto<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Price: $2.00<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    20 pages – full colour<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ISBN # 978-0-9865369-8-4<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    This Michif\/English language book shows little boys playing during the day. The book is sung to the tune of Fr\u00e8re Jacques.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Written by: Louise Gordey<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Photos by: Clara Kusomoto<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Price: $2.00<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    20 pages – full colour<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ISBN # 978-0-9881036-9-6<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    This Michif\/English language book explores teaching the Michif language through everyday activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Written by: Louise Gordey<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Photos by: Clara Kusomoto<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Price: $2.00<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    19 pages – full colour<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ISBN # 978-0-9865369-7-7<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    This Michif\/English mini-book showcases a little girl helping her parents around the house with different household chores. The book is sung to the tune of Fr\u00e8re Jacques.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Written by: Louise Gordey<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Photos by: Clara Kusomoto<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Price: $1.00<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    8 mini pages (cut & fold book) full colour<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ISBN # 978-0-9881036-1-0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    This Michif\/English mini-book shows families and children laughing while playing and interacting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Written by: Louise Gordey<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Photos by: Clara Kusomoto<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Michif translation provided by: Norman Fleury<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Price: $1.00<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    8 mini pages (cut and fold book) full colour<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Suggested Grades: Pre-school – Grade 3<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ISBN # 978-0-9881036-2-7<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    This Michif\/English language book takes children through the steps needed to eat a healthy nutritious lunch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Written by Louise Gordey<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Photos by Clara Kusumoto<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Michif translation provided by Norman Fleury<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Price: $1.00<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    8 mini pages (cut & fold book) full colour<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Suggested Grades: Pre-school to Grade 3<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    ISBN # 978-0-9881036-3-4<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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