A beautiful collection of seven Anishinaabe stories that gently weaves the timeless wisdom of Indigenous Teachings into the everyday lives, friendships, and communities of young children in this picture book for ages 3-5.
The Seven Teachings Stories Collection brings together love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth into everyday childhood moments. Through these seven heartwarming tales, young readers will follow relatable characters as they navigate friendships, family life, and community connections, finding comfort and guidance along the way.
Grounded in traditional knowledge and rich in cultural heritage, this special omnibus edition bridges early childhood development with authentic Indigenous perspectives, making it a foundational addition to any home library or preschool classroom.
Special collected edition features:
- The Seven Sacred Teachings: Every story is dedicated to an individual foundational virtue, translating profound traditional philosophy into accessible concepts for early learners.
- Stunning new visuals: Features vibrant, newly refreshed illustrations by celebrated artist Irene Kuziw that bring the characters and landscapes to life.
- Exclusive insights: Includes a deeply moving, heartfelt note to readers from bestselling author katherena vermette.
- Language integration: Features a fully updated glossary of Anishinaabemowin words, complete with user-friendly pronunciation guides to support early language exposure.
These teachings offer a meaningful way to guide young people in learning how to live a good life, drawing on the Seven Teachings given to the Anishinaabe to deal with adversity and stressful events in our daily lives. The author demonstrates a deep understanding of the cultural significance behind the Teachings, bringing them to life with care and authenticity. These books would be a valuable addition to any school library, offering insight and connection for both Indigenous readers and their non-Indigenous neighbours.
- Elder Lucy Ducharme, Cultural Educator, Roseau River First Nation
- Publisher : HighWater Press, March 2, 2027
- Paperback: 176 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1774921906
- Reading age : 4 - 6 years
- Grade level : Preschool - 1