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Mom, Is It Time for the Niska Feast?: Celebrating Spring
Hardcover
Series: Joshua Learns from the Land, Book 3
Publisher Price: $18.95
ISBN13: 9781774921852
Publisher: Highwater Press
Published: Mar 2 2027
Pages: 40
Language: English
Welcome the return of spring and celebrate the rich food traditions of Indigenous cultures in this heartwarming, early STEM children's picture book.
The winter ice is melting, the animals are stirring, and the niskak (geese) are finally returning to the skies of Northern Ontario. In this engaging read-aloud story for ages 5 to 8, Joshua and his family are looking forward to the very first niska (goose) feast of the season!
Joshua's happy to spend time helping his mom prepare this special traditional meal with care. Joshua can hardly wait to share and celebrate with his family. When will it be time for the niska feast?
Seamlessly blending children's fiction with environmental science and Indigenous traditional knowledge, this story invites young readers to experience time on the land while introducing vibrant Indigenous languages.
Why educators and families will love this book:
- Dual-language learning: Introduces young readers to authentic vocabulary words in both Omushkegomowin (Swampy Cree language) and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language).
- Interactive educational tools: Features a comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide in the back of the book.
- Hands-on kitchen fun: Includes a step-by-step recipe for Kokum's Oven Bannock with Dried Blueberries that families and classrooms can bake together.
- Cross-curricular value: An excellent foundational resource for early elementary classrooms connecting seasonal science cycles (STEM) with Indigenous social studies curricula.
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