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    Powwow Counting in Cree
    Powwow Counting in Cree
    Powwow Counting in Cree
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    Powwow Counting in Cree

    By Penny M. Thomas and Melinda Josie

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    This unique counting book introduces Cree numbers, from one to ten. Featuring powwow imagery that reflects the rich culture and tradition of the Cree people, rhyme, rhythm, and glowing illustration combine to make language learning a joyful experience for young readers. A pronunciation guide is included in the back of the book.
     
    • Winner of McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award
    • Selected for The Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids & Teens
    • Approved resource for Manitoba classrooms
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHighWater Press
    Release dateSep 24, 2015
    ISBN9781553795971
    Powwow Counting in Cree
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    Penny M. Thomas

    Penny M. Thomas, of Cree-Ojibway background, believes in approaching healing from all directions, with storytelling key to this purpose. She is an advocate for First Nations people and works in the field of psychology and therapy. Her first book for children, Powwow Counting in Cree, is the winner of the McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award. @ThomasMPenny

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