Boozhoo! / Hello! - by Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Hello! Who do you see and hear in the woods today? Meet a variety of woodland and water animals in this story written in Anishinaabemowin and English.

Can you see a fox digging, spot two minnows dancing or hear a swarm of bees buzzing? Boozhoo! / Hello! introduces children to familiar animals as they go about their daily activities: walking, running, swimming, climbing and finally -- when the day is done -- sleeping! Illustrated in a vibrant and colorful Woodland style that will appeal to readers young and old alike, and accompanied by an author's note.

Key Text Features

Author's note

translations

illustrations

Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3

Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7

Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

Review Quotes

"Boozhoo! / Hello! is a beautiful storybook and a much-needed addition to Indigenous publications with regards to culture, art, and language." -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials

"A feast for the eyes ... This talented Indigenous author and artist's work will catch any young reader's attention." -- Winnipeg Free Press

"A fun and engaging read." -- Calgary Herald

"This joyful book, with an Indigenous worldview, ... immerse[s] us into the natural world and awaken[s] all of our senses." -- Canadian Children's Book News