Discovering Animals: English * French * Cree - Hardcover
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A vibrant trilingual journey through nature that brings the Cree language, English, and French to life for young explorers.
Spark a lifelong love for language and culture with Discovering Animals. This beautifully illustrated hardcover guide introduces children to the animal kingdom through a unique trilingual lens, featuring English, French, and Plains Cree--one of the most widely spoken Indigenous dialects across Western Canada and the northern United States.
Designed specifically for the curious minds of 6-to-8-year-olds, Neepin Auger's artwork creates a bridge between visual literacy and linguistic discovery. By providing clear pronunciation guidance for every animal name, this book empowers educators, parents, and librarians to foster an inclusive learning environment while preserving and celebrating Indigenous oral traditions.
Whether used in a French immersion classroom or as a bedtime story at home, Discovering Animals is more than a vocabulary builder--it is a tool for cultural reconciliation and awareness. As part of the acclaimed Discovering series, it provides a foundational step in understanding the diverse linguistic landscape of North America.
- Multilingual Foundation: Seamlessly integrates English, French, and Plains Cree (Y-dialect).
- Educational Support: Includes accessible pronunciation guides to build confidence in new speakers.
- Cultural Connection: Features authentic Indigenous perspectives and vibrant, engaging illustrations.
- Curriculum Ready: Ideal for Indigenous studies, bilingual programs, and early literacy development.
- Expanded Learning: Pairs perfectly with other titles in the series, including Numbers, People, and Words.
Open the door to a world of words--add Discovering Animals to your classroom or home library today.
Neepin Auger is a Cree artist, educator, and mother originally from the Bigstone Cree Nation in northern Alberta. She studied art for over a decade under her father, Dale Auger, the renowned First Nations artist and author of the award-winning children's book Mwâkwa Talks to the Loon: A Cree Story for Children. A graduate of Mount Royal University's department of education, Neepin is a full-time teacher who brings a unique authority to her acclaimed trilingual series, which includes Discovering Animals, Discovering Numbers, Discovering People, and Discovering Words. Her work is dedicated to the revitalization of Indigenous languages, providing vital cultural touchstones for children across North America. The titles in her series are designed to grow with young readers, available in multiple formats including board books (newborn to age 3), paperbacks (ages 3-5), hardcovers (ages 4-8), and ebooks. Neepin lives near Calgary, Alberta, with her daughter, Gracie, whom she considers her greatest masterpiece.
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