Julie Flett è un'acclamata autrice e illustratrice di origine Cree-Metis. Il suo lavoro, spesso creato per un pubblico giovane, si distingue per un forte stile visivo e una profonda connessione con la natura e le tradizioni indigene. Attraverso le sue narrazioni e illustrazioni, Flett esplora temi di identità, famiglia e terra. La sua capacità di evocare emozioni e condividere preziose intuizioni culturali la rende una voce significativa nella letteratura per l'infanzia.
Ein kleiner Junge reist mit seinem Großvater in dessen Heimat im Norden, wo dieser in der Wildnis aufwuchs. Moshom zeigt seinem Enkel die Orte seiner Kindheit, während der Junge die Verbundenheit zur Natur und das Leben seines Großvaters entdeckt. Eine berührende Geschichte über Generationen und den Respekt vor der Natur.
Animals and kids love to play! This book celebrates diversity and the interconnectedness of nature through an Indigenous perspective, complete with a glossary of Cree words for wild animals at the back of the book, and children repeating a Cree phrase throughout the book. Readers will encounter birds who chase and chirp, bears who wiggle and wobble, whales who swim and squirt, owls who peek and peep, and a diverse group of kids who love to do the same, shouting:We play too! / kimêtawânaw mîna
A tender, luminous portrait of art, nature, and connecting across generations. When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of arts and crafts. Can the girl navigate the changing seasons and failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships and shared passions.