The gift is in the making : Anishinaabeg stories

Simpson, Leanne 1971- (writer.). Strong, Amanda (illustrator.).

Summary: "The Gift Is in the Making retells previously published Anishinaabeg stories, bringing to life Anishinaabeg values and teachings to a new generation. Readers are immersed in a world where all genders are respected, the tiniest being has influence in the world, and unconditional love binds families and communities to each other and to their homeland. Sprinkled with gentle humour and the Anishinaabe language, this collection speaks to children and adults alike, and reminds us of the timelessness of stories that touch the heart." -- goodreads.com

Record details

ISBN: 9781553793762 (pbk.)
ISBN: 1553793765 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
99 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher: Winnipeg, MB : HighWater Press, [2013]
Copyright: ©2013

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Our treat with the hoof nation -- The Baagaataa'awa game that changed everything -- All our relations -- A gift from a very smart little green frog -- She knew exactly what to do -- Zhingwaak gets a little snippy -- Please be careful when you're getting smart -- It's you who makes the name powerful -- Good neighbors -- Want -- Zhigaag's power medicine -- The place of muddy water -- It's a very good thing to be yourself -- Honoring Ojiig in the night sky -- Gwiiwzens makes a lovely discovery -- The star people are always watching -- Zhiishiib makes everybody lunch -- Makwa, the great faster -- She had a beautiful, speckled design -- The rock on Miskwaadesi's back -- The gift is in the making.
Language Note:	Includes some words in Nishnaabemowin.