This stunning collection from bestselling author katherena vermette brings together all seven beloved picture books for ages 3-5 in a timeless celebration of the Seven Sacred Teachings of the Anishinaabe.
The Seven Teachings Stories Collection gently weaves the traditional teachings of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth into everyday childhood moments. Told through the eyes of Indigenous children as they navigate friendships, family, and community, these seven stories offer connection, comfort, and wisdom to all readers.
Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, this special collected edition features new illustrations from Irene Kuziw, a heartfelt note to readers from katherena vermette, and a refreshed glossary of Anishinaabemowin words.
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katherena vermette (she/her/hers) is a Red River Métis (Michif) writer from Treaty 1 territory, the heart of the Métis Nation, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
In 2013, her first book, North End Love Songs (The Muses' Company) won the Governor General's Literary Award for Poetry. Since then, her work has garnered awards and critical accolades across genres. Her novels The Break (House of Anansi) and The Strangers (Hamish Hamilton) were both national best sellers and won multiple literary awards.
She is the author of numerous other bestselling titles, including the A Girl Called Echo series (HighWater Press) and the Seven Teachings Stories series (HighWater Press).