Lit Lorie Loves – November is National Picture Book Month

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Fry Bread by Kevin Noble Maillard 

Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes.

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May We Have Enough to Share by Richard Van Camp 

"A beautiful board book about gratitude by celebrated Indigenous author Richard Van Camp, complemented by photos from Tea & Bannock, a collective blog by Indigenous women photographers."-- Provided by publisher.  

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My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith 

Celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy.

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Stand Like a Cedar by Nicola I. Campbell 

"Children go for a walk in the woods with their elders and discover the animals of British Columbia, their names in the Nłe7kepmxcín or Halq'emeylem languages, and the teachings they have for us."-- Provided by publisher.

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Still This Love Goes On by Buffy Sainte-Marie 

"A love letter to Indigenous communities everywhere, this picture book gorgeously illustrated by Julie Flett celebrates seasons, nature, and community."-- Provided by publisher. 

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Thunder Boy Jr. By Sherman Alexie 

Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name ... one that's all his own. Dad is known as Big Thunder, but Little Thunder doesn't want to share a name.

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Turtle’s Race with Beaver as told by Joseph Bruchac and James Bruchac  

When Beaver challenges Turtle to a swimming race for ownership of the pond, Turtle outsmarts Beaver, and Beaver learns to share.  

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We All Play by Julie Flett  

"Join celebrated artist Julie Flett on a joyful romp with animals. From chasing, and chirping birds, to swimming, squirting whales, this book for young readers reminds them how animals play just like them."-- Provided by publisher.  

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We Are Grateful by Traci Sorell 

Otsaliheliga is a Cherokee word that is used to express gratitude. Journey through the year with a Cherokee family and their tribal nation as they express thanks for celebrations big and small. A look at modern Native American life as told by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.  

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We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom 

"Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all... When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people's water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth's most sacred resource. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, this bold and lyrical picture book issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption"--Dust jacket flap.

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When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith 

"How the simple act of being kind, to others and oneself, affects all aspects of a child's life."-- Provided by publisher.

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Zoe and the Fawn by Catherine Jameson 

"Zoe and her dad see a little spotted sk'ʺYk'ʺ₎̓il't (fawn) curled up under an aspen tree. "Where is the sk'ʺYk'ʺ₎̓il't (fawn)'s mother?" Zoe asks her dad. Join Zoe on her quest for the deer, as she encounters animals and learns their syilx (Okanagan) names along the way."--Page 4 of cover.