New Titles

Braiding sweetgrass for young adults : indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants

Kimmerer, Robin Wall,


Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation.
Date Published:2022

Namwayut : we are all one : a pathway to reconciliation

Joseph, Robert, 1939- author.


Location of publisher obtained from publisher website. Includes bibliographical references. Vision -- Children at the centre of the universe -- The boat to 'Yalis -- Learn to forget and remember -- Knowing to whom we belong -- Box of treasures -- We are more than driftwood -- Breathless -- Somewhere left to turn -- Emergence -- Our women and girls are sacred -- Opening the box -- Redemption -- Working toward perfection -- Out of the wilderness -- The release -- From genesis to genesis -- The covenant. "... Chief Robert Joseph, a Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk People, recounts his life from his childhood surviving residential school to his present-day role as a globally recognized peacebuilder. With generosity, moving storytelling, and powerful teachings, he invites us to embark on a journey toward personal and global reconciliation. Before we can see where we're going, we need to know where we came from. Reconciliation is a process of looking back to find a pathway forward--toward our higher humanity, our highest selves, and an understanding that everybody matters. Chief Joseph teaches us how to find that path and transform our relationships with ourselves and each other. Along the way, he shows us how to dismantle the walls of discrimination, hatred, and racism in our society. Chief Joseph is one of our leading voices of reconciliation. His wisdom is grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing--ways that make space for something bigger and better for us all."--Inside jacket flap.
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Location of publisher obtained from publisher website. Includes bibliographical references. Vision -- Children at the centre of the universe -- The boat to 'Yalis -- Learn to forget and remember -- Knowing to whom we belong -- Box of treasures -- We are more than driftwood -- Breathless -- Somewhere left to turn -- Emergence -- Our women and girls are sacred -- Opening the box -- Redemption -- Working toward perfection -- Out of the wilderness -- The release -- From genesis to genesis -- The covenant. "... Chief Robert Joseph, a Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk People, recounts his life from his childhood surviving residential school to his present-day role as a globally recognized peacebuilder. With generosity, moving storytelling, and powerful teachings, he invites us to embark on a journey toward personal and global reconciliation. Before we can see where we're going, we need to know where we came from. Reconciliation is a process of looking back to find a pathway forward--toward our higher humanity, our highest selves, and an understanding that everybody matters. Chief Joseph teaches us how to find that path and transform our relationships with ourselves and each other. Along the way, he shows us how to dismantle the walls of discrimination, hatred, and racism in our society. Chief Joseph is one of our leading voices of reconciliation. His wisdom is grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing--ways that make space for something bigger and better for us all."--Inside jacket flap.

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Siksikaitsitapi : stories of the Blackfoot People


A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. Includes text in Siksika. A collective of Blackfoot authors share their stories that come both from legend and from their personal experiences, with many of the stories translated into English from the Blackfoot language. The book is illustrated with full-colour pictures and photos, which help convey the inspiring stories of Blackfoot traditional and contemporary traditions and cultures. The Blackfoot Confederacy is made up of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations of Southern Alberta and Montana.
Date Published:2022

A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. Includes text in Siksika. A collective of Blackfoot authors share their stories that come both from legend and from their personal experiences, with many of the stories translated into English from the Blackfoot language. The book is illustrated with full-colour pictures and photos, which help convey the inspiring stories of Blackfoot traditional and contemporary traditions and cultures. The Blackfoot Confederacy is made up of the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikuni Nations of Southern Alberta and Montana.

Date Published:2022

You are the medicine : 13 moons of indigenous wisdom, ancestral connection and animal spirit guidance

Frost, Asha,


A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. "The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 Ojibwe Moons with Animal Spirits and Ancestors as your guides as you unlock your connection to your own unique, inherent healing power. Through storytelling, ceremonies, and Shamanic journeys, learn to apply ancient wisdom to your life in ways that are respectful and conscious of the stolen lands, lives, and traditions of Indigenous peoples.
Date Published:2022

A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. "The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 Ojibwe Moons with Animal Spirits and Ancestors as your guides as you unlock your connection to your own unique, inherent healing power. Through storytelling, ceremonies, and Shamanic journeys, learn to apply ancient wisdom to your life in ways that are respectful and conscious of the stolen lands, lives, and traditions of Indigenous peoples.

Date Published:2022

Notable native people : 50 indigenous leaders, dreamers, and changemakers from past and present

Keene, Adrienne, 1985-,


Includes index. An accessible and educational illustrated book profiling 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, from NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Standing Rock Lakota to Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Date Published:2021

Unikkaaqtuat : an introduction to Inuit myths and legends


Previous edition had subtitle: An introduction to traditional Inuit myths and legends. "Unikkaaqtuat is the Inuktitut word meaning 'to tell stories.' This definitive collection of Inuit legends is thoughtfully introduced and carefully annotated to provide the historical and cultural context in which to understand this rich oral tradition. Fascinating and educational, this little-known part of Canada's heritage will captivate readers of all ages. As a work of historical and cultural preservation, this textbook will be invaluable to those studying Inuit."--Publisher.
Date Published:2023

Previous edition had subtitle: An introduction to traditional Inuit myths and legends. "Unikkaaqtuat is the Inuktitut word meaning 'to tell stories.' This definitive collection of Inuit legends is thoughtfully introduced and carefully annotated to provide the historical and cultural context in which to understand this rich oral tradition. Fascinating and educational, this little-known part of Canada's heritage will captivate readers of all ages. As a work of historical and cultural preservation, this textbook will be invaluable to those studying Inuit."--Publisher.

Date Published:2023

The rainbow, the midwife & the birds : Goseh mileh, tineh yeneneh gu ohkieh : 4 Dene tales

Yakeleya, Raymond,


A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. Contains Dene language translation of terms. The book contains four Dene stories, as told by Raymond Yakeleya. "Flight Through the Rainbow" is about flying through a rainbow in a small plane and experiencing multi-sensations of colour. It also tells the legend of the spider and how its web catches raindrops that create the rainbow. "The Midwife and the Spirit of Life," dedicated to Raymond's Granny Harriet Gladue, is about the birth of babies and bringing their spirits into the world. "The Slingshot and the Songbird" is about a boy's sadness over killing a friendly songbird. "The Medicine Brothers and the Giant Birds" is a tale told to Raymond by his uncle George Blondin about the hazards of giant animals when the world was new.
Date Published:2023

A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. Contains Dene language translation of terms. The book contains four Dene stories, as told by Raymond Yakeleya. "Flight Through the Rainbow" is about flying through a rainbow in a small plane and experiencing multi-sensations of colour. It also tells the legend of the spider and how its web catches raindrops that create the rainbow. "The Midwife and the Spirit of Life," dedicated to Raymond's Granny Harriet Gladue, is about the birth of babies and bringing their spirits into the world. "The Slingshot and the Songbird" is about a boy's sadness over killing a friendly songbird. "The Medicine Brothers and the Giant Birds" is a tale told to Raymond by his uncle George Blondin about the hazards of giant animals when the world was new.

Date Published:2023

Aggie & Mudgy : the journey of two Kaska Dena children

Proverbs, Wendy,


A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. When Maddy discovers an old photograph of two little girls in her grandmother's belongings, she wants to know who they are. Nan reluctantly agrees to tell her the story, though she is unsure if Maddy is ready to hear it. The girls in the photo, Aggie and Mudgy, are two Kaska Dena sisters who lived many years ago in a remote village on the BC-Yukon border. Like countless Indigenous children, they were taken from their families at a young age to attend residential school, where they endured years of isolation and abuse. As Nan tells the story, Maddy asks many questions about Aggie and Mudgy's 1,600-kilometre journey by riverboat, mail truck, paddlewheeler, steamship, and train, from their home to Lejac Residential School in central BC. Nan patiently explains historical facts and geographical places of the story, helping Maddy understand Aggie and Mudgy's transitional world. Unlike many books on this subject, this story focuses on the journey to residential school rather than the experience of attending the school itself. It offers a glimpse into the act of being physically uprooted and transported far away from loved ones. Aggie and Mudgy captures the breakdown of family by the forces of colonialism, but also celebrates the survival and perseverance of the descendants of residential school survivors to reestablish the bonds of family.
Date Published:2021

A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. When Maddy discovers an old photograph of two little girls in her grandmother's belongings, she wants to know who they are. Nan reluctantly agrees to tell her the story, though she is unsure if Maddy is ready to hear it. The girls in the photo, Aggie and Mudgy, are two Kaska Dena sisters who lived many years ago in a remote village on the BC-Yukon border. Like countless Indigenous children, they were taken from their families at a young age to attend residential school, where they endured years of isolation and abuse. As Nan tells the story, Maddy asks many questions about Aggie and Mudgy's 1,600-kilometre journey by riverboat, mail truck, paddlewheeler, steamship, and train, from their home to Lejac Residential School in central BC. Nan patiently explains historical facts and geographical places of the story, helping Maddy understand Aggie and Mudgy's transitional world. Unlike many books on this subject, this story focuses on the journey to residential school rather than the experience of attending the school itself. It offers a glimpse into the act of being physically uprooted and transported far away from loved ones. Aggie and Mudgy captures the breakdown of family by the forces of colonialism, but also celebrates the survival and perseverance of the descendants of residential school survivors to reestablish the bonds of family.

Date Published:2021

Treaty words : for as long as the rivers flow

Craft, Aimée, 1980-


The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty. On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis's home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen to hear both the sounds and the silences, and so to learn her place in Creation. Most importantly, he teaches her about treaties the bonds of reciprocity and renewal that endure for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the rivers flow. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Luke Swinson and an author's note at the end, Aimée Craft affirms the importance of understanding an Indigenous perspective on treaties in this evocative book that is essential for readers of all ages.
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The first treaty that was made was between the earth and the sky. It was an agreement to work together. We build all of our treaties on that original treaty. On the banks of the river that have been Mishomis's home his whole life, he teaches his granddaughter to listen to hear both the sounds and the silences, and so to learn her place in Creation. Most importantly, he teaches her about treaties the bonds of reciprocity and renewal that endure for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the rivers flow. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Luke Swinson and an author's note at the end, Aimée Craft affirms the importance of understanding an Indigenous perspective on treaties in this evocative book that is essential for readers of all ages.

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The Cree

Noël, Michel, 1944-2021,


From their origins to their lives today, the Cree have so many things to tell us! Thanks to beautiful photos, illustrations, and texts written by experts, we can learn and understand more about the rich culture of the Cree.
Date Published:2024

Discovering and understanding : The Métis

Noël, Michel, 1944-2021,


"Thanks to beautiful photos and illustrations, and texts written by experts on Indigenous issues, we can learn and understand more about the rich culture of the Métis. From their emergence in the early 1600s to today, the Métis have so many interesting things to tell us." [Provided by publisher].
Date Published:2024

Ensouling our schools : a universally designed framework for mental health, well-being, and reconciliation

Katz, Jennifer,


In an educational milieu in which standards and accountability hold sway, schools can become places of stress, marginalization, and isolation instead of learning communities that nurture a sense of meaning and purpose. In Ensouling Our Schools, author Jennifer Katz weaves together methods of creating schools that engender mental, spiritual, and emotional health while developing intellectual thought and critical analysis. Kevin Lamoureux contributes his expertise regarding Indigenous approaches to mental and spiritual health that benefit all students and address the TRC Calls to Action.
Date Published:2018

In an educational milieu in which standards and accountability hold sway, schools can become places of stress, marginalization, and isolation instead of learning communities that nurture a sense of meaning and purpose. In Ensouling Our Schools, author Jennifer Katz weaves together methods of creating schools that engender mental, spiritual, and emotional health while developing intellectual thought and critical analysis. Kevin Lamoureux contributes his expertise regarding Indigenous approaches to mental and spiritual health that benefit all students and address the TRC Calls to Action.

Date Published:2018

Orange Shirt Day, September 30th

Webstad, Phyllis,


The vision that inspired Orange Shirt Day -- Setting the stage to residential schools -- Residential schools the effects on Indigenous people -- Remembering, recovering and reconciling -- Orange Shirt Day and the Orange Shirt Society -- How to participate in Orange Shirt Day -- Reconciliation : building a future together -- Artwork : Canadian students' reflections -- Glossary. On her first day at Residential School, Phyllis Webstad was forced to take off her shiny orange shirt. The shirt was taken away and never returned. Orange Shirt Day was inspired by Phyllis Webstad's story. By wearing an orange shirt on Orange Shirt Day you are helping to send a message that Residential Schools were wrong, and that every child matters.
Date Published:2023

The vision that inspired Orange Shirt Day -- Setting the stage to residential schools -- Residential schools the effects on Indigenous people -- Remembering, recovering and reconciling -- Orange Shirt Day and the Orange Shirt Society -- How to participate in Orange Shirt Day -- Reconciliation : building a future together -- Artwork : Canadian students' reflections -- Glossary. On her first day at Residential School, Phyllis Webstad was forced to take off her shiny orange shirt. The shirt was taken away and never returned. Orange Shirt Day was inspired by Phyllis Webstad's story. By wearing an orange shirt on Orange Shirt Day you are helping to send a message that Residential Schools were wrong, and that every child matters.

Date Published:2023

Amazing l'nu'k : a celebration of the people of Mi'kma'ki

Pellissier-Lush, Julie, 1970-,


A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. Delve into the uplifting stories of the people of Mi'kma'ki in this full-colour illustrated book. Meet a devoted water protector, learn about a teen determined to shed light on the tragic history of Residential Schools, and discover poets who use words to explore and champion the rich Mi'kmaw culture. From Grand Chief Gabriele Sylliboy and Elder Dorene Bernard to Rebecca Thomas and Landyn Toney, all of these amazing people call Mi'kma'ki (a territory that includes New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and parts of Newfoundland, Quebec, and Maine) home. With dozens of profiles featuring artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, scientists, and more--both historical and present-day, from kids to Elders--Julie Pellissier-Lush and Robin Grant celebrate the many brilliant achievements of the Mi'kmaq. Includes original colour illustrations by James Bentley, informative sidebars, a map of Mi'kmaw territories, a history of Mi'kma'ki.
Date Published:2023

A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. Delve into the uplifting stories of the people of Mi'kma'ki in this full-colour illustrated book. Meet a devoted water protector, learn about a teen determined to shed light on the tragic history of Residential Schools, and discover poets who use words to explore and champion the rich Mi'kmaw culture. From Grand Chief Gabriele Sylliboy and Elder Dorene Bernard to Rebecca Thomas and Landyn Toney, all of these amazing people call Mi'kma'ki (a territory that includes New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and parts of Newfoundland, Quebec, and Maine) home. With dozens of profiles featuring artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, scientists, and more--both historical and present-day, from kids to Elders--Julie Pellissier-Lush and Robin Grant celebrate the many brilliant achievements of the Mi'kmaq. Includes original colour illustrations by James Bentley, informative sidebars, a map of Mi'kmaw territories, a history of Mi'kma'ki.

Date Published:2023

Becoming kin : an indigenous call to unforgetting the past and reimagining our future

Krawec, Patty,


A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. Introduction: Creation: how we got here ; Colonization: the hunger of Big Brother ; Removal: background noise ; Replacement: the vanishing Indian ; Eradication: the vanished Indian -- Interlude: flood: The land: our ancestor ; The people: we are related ; Solidarity: becoming kin. Weaving her own story with the story of her ancestors and with the broader themes of creation, replacement, and disappearance, Krawec helps readers see settler colonialism through the eyes of an Indigenous writer. Settler colonialism tried to force us into one particular way of living, but the old ways of kinship can help us imagine a different future. Krawec asks, What would it look like to remember that we are all related? How might we become better relatives to the land, to one another, and to Indigenous movements for solidarity? Braiding together historical, scientific, and cultural analysis, Indigenous ways of knowing, and the vivid threads of communal memory, Krawec crafts a stunning, forceful call to 'unforget' our history.
Date Published:2022

A title in the Indigenous Collection at VPL. Introduction: Creation: how we got here ; Colonization: the hunger of Big Brother ; Removal: background noise ; Replacement: the vanishing Indian ; Eradication: the vanished Indian -- Interlude: flood: The land: our ancestor ; The people: we are related ; Solidarity: becoming kin. Weaving her own story with the story of her ancestors and with the broader themes of creation, replacement, and disappearance, Krawec helps readers see settler colonialism through the eyes of an Indigenous writer. Settler colonialism tried to force us into one particular way of living, but the old ways of kinship can help us imagine a different future. Krawec asks, What would it look like to remember that we are all related? How might we become better relatives to the land, to one another, and to Indigenous movements for solidarity? Braiding together historical, scientific, and cultural analysis, Indigenous ways of knowing, and the vivid threads of communal memory, Krawec crafts a stunning, forceful call to 'unforget' our history.

Date Published:2022

Voici Mary Ann Shadd

MacLeod, Elizabeth, 1958- auteur.


Dans un format entre l'album traditionnel et la bande dessinée, cette collection retrace la vie de Canadiens qui se sont démarqués dans des domaines diversifiés et ont contribué à faire avancer la société par leur engagement, leur courage et leurs idéaux. On rend ici hommage à Mary Ann Shadd, qui est née en 1823, dans le Delaware. Curieuse et vive d'esprit, elle ne tarde pas à comprendre que ses parents sont membres du chemin de fer clandestin, un groupe qui aide les esclaves du sud des États-Unis à accéder à la liberté en rejoignant le Canada. Devenue adulte, elle marche dans les traces de ses parents et gagne les rangs des abolitionnistes. En 1850, lorsque les États-Unis modifient la loi pour permettre aux chasseurs d'esclaves de capturer plus facilement toute personne noire et de l'envoyer dans le sud pour la réduire en esclavage, la jeune femme déménage au Canada. Elle y fonde une école intégrée, ainsi qu'un journal, dont elle se sert combattre l'esclavage et défendre les droits des femmes et des personnes de couleur. Bien que son discours dérange et soit jugé beaucoup trop audacieux par certains, elle poursuit son combat avec acharnement, parcourant le Canada et les États-Unis pour récolter des fonds, aider les immigrants ou encore apporter son soutien pendant la guerre de Sécession, et ce, tout en militant activement pour l'égalité et le droit de vote. Elle sera également la première femme noire en Amérique du Nord à fréquenter une faculté de droit et, après l'obtention de son diplôme d'avocate en 1883, elle consacrera les dernières années de sa vie à exercer sa profession. [SDM].
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Dans un format entre l'album traditionnel et la bande dessinée, cette collection retrace la vie de Canadiens qui se sont démarqués dans des domaines diversifiés et ont contribué à faire avancer la société par leur engagement, leur courage et leurs idéaux. On rend ici hommage à Mary Ann Shadd, qui est née en 1823, dans le Delaware. Curieuse et vive d'esprit, elle ne tarde pas à comprendre que ses parents sont membres du chemin de fer clandestin, un groupe qui aide les esclaves du sud des États-Unis à accéder à la liberté en rejoignant le Canada. Devenue adulte, elle marche dans les traces de ses parents et gagne les rangs des abolitionnistes. En 1850, lorsque les États-Unis modifient la loi pour permettre aux chasseurs d'esclaves de capturer plus facilement toute personne noire et de l'envoyer dans le sud pour la réduire en esclavage, la jeune femme déménage au Canada. Elle y fonde une école intégrée, ainsi qu'un journal, dont elle se sert combattre l'esclavage et défendre les droits des femmes et des personnes de couleur. Bien que son discours dérange et soit jugé beaucoup trop audacieux par certains, elle poursuit son combat avec acharnement, parcourant le Canada et les États-Unis pour récolter des fonds, aider les immigrants ou encore apporter son soutien pendant la guerre de Sécession, et ce, tout en militant activement pour l'égalité et le droit de vote. Elle sera également la première femme noire en Amérique du Nord à fréquenter une faculté de droit et, après l'obtention de son diplôme d'avocate en 1883, elle consacrera les dernières années de sa vie à exercer sa profession. [SDM].

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Comme toi et moi

Poirier, Priska


Thomas se fait un nouvel ami, Martin. Ils ont vite une foule de projets communs. Mais, sous sa tuque, Martin cache un secret. Il osera le révéler à Thomas, qui, déstabilisé, devra s�??interroger. Qu�??est-ce qui est vraiment important dans la vie: l�??apparence ou l�??amitié?
Date Published:2025

Moi, la Lune : meilleure amie de la Terre

McAnulty, Stacy auteur.



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Patate Pourrie : le légume le plus mignon du monde!

Clanton, Ben, 1988- auteur, illustrateur.


Traduction de: Rot, the cutest in the world! Patate Pourrie, comme toutes les pommes de terre mutantes qui se respectent, adore la boue, les aliments louches, les jeux et les concours. Aussi désire-t-il s'inscrire à la compétition du plus mignon du monde dès qu'il entend parler de cette dernière, mais quand il aperçoit les autres concurrents, soit un lapin tout doux, un chaton tout chou et une méduse toute jolie, il se dit qu'il devrait peut-être modifier son apparence pour avoir de meilleures chances de l'emporter. À moins qu'il suffise de rester soi-même pour séduire le jury! [SDM].
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Traduction de: Rot, the cutest in the world! Patate Pourrie, comme toutes les pommes de terre mutantes qui se respectent, adore la boue, les aliments louches, les jeux et les concours. Aussi désire-t-il s'inscrire à la compétition du plus mignon du monde dès qu'il entend parler de cette dernière, mais quand il aperçoit les autres concurrents, soit un lapin tout doux, un chaton tout chou et une méduse toute jolie, il se dit qu'il devrait peut-être modifier son apparence pour avoir de meilleures chances de l'emporter. À moins qu'il suffise de rester soi-même pour séduire le jury! [SDM].

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Patate Pourrie : le légume le plus courageux du monde!

Clanton, Ben, 1988-,


Patate Pourrie, comme toutes les pommes de terre mutantes qui se respectent, adore les aliments louches, les jeux, les concours, mais par-dessus tout, elle raffole de la boue. Lorsqu'elle aperçoit une mare brune particulièrement imposante et salissante, elle est prête à plonger dedans, mais au moment de s'exécuter, son grand frère Patate Gluante lui dit de faire attention à l'horrible créature qui se trouve peut-être cachée au fond de l'énorme flaque. Son récit terrifie Patate Pourrie, mais en prenant son courage à deux mains et en se déguisant en cochon chevalier, elle pourrait se faire... un nouvel ami! [SDM]. Présentant une sympathique créature a priori rebutante, cet album s'inscrit dans la lignée des adorables bestioles imaginées par Élise Gravel pour démontrer aux enfants que, même si certains se moquent d'eux, ils peuvent faire preuve de courage à leur manière. Ainsi, Patate Pourrie écoute son coeur en se déguisant en ce qu'elle considère un héros courageux et découvre qu'en affrontant l'inconnu, elle peut faire des rencontres extraordinaires. Le texte, dactylographié en courtes phrases, côtoie de multiples phylactères et les illustrations sont dessinées à coup de gros traits noirs colorés de brun, de turquoise, de vert et de rose, dans lesquelles s'insèrent quelques collages de synthèse. [SDM].
Date Published:2021

Patate Pourrie, comme toutes les pommes de terre mutantes qui se respectent, adore les aliments louches, les jeux, les concours, mais par-dessus tout, elle raffole de la boue. Lorsqu'elle aperçoit une mare brune particulièrement imposante et salissante, elle est prête à plonger dedans, mais au moment de s'exécuter, son grand frère Patate Gluante lui dit de faire attention à l'horrible créature qui se trouve peut-être cachée au fond de l'énorme flaque. Son récit terrifie Patate Pourrie, mais en prenant son courage à deux mains et en se déguisant en cochon chevalier, elle pourrait se faire... un nouvel ami! [SDM]. Présentant une sympathique créature a priori rebutante, cet album s'inscrit dans la lignée des adorables bestioles imaginées par Élise Gravel pour démontrer aux enfants que, même si certains se moquent d'eux, ils peuvent faire preuve de courage à leur manière. Ainsi, Patate Pourrie écoute son coeur en se déguisant en ce qu'elle considère un héros courageux et découvre qu'en affrontant l'inconnu, elle peut faire des rencontres extraordinaires. Le texte, dactylographié en courtes phrases, côtoie de multiples phylactères et les illustrations sont dessinées à coup de gros traits noirs colorés de brun, de turquoise, de vert et de rose, dans lesquelles s'insèrent quelques collages de synthèse. [SDM].

Date Published:2021