It's a Mitig! - by Bridget George

About the Book

A colorful children's book written in a rhyming combination of English and Ojibwe.

Book Synopsis

This award-winning, bestselling early introduction to the Ojibwe language is now available in a board book edition.

Giizis--the sun--rises. What's hiding in the trees? It's a mitig!

From sunup to sundown, little ones will explore the forest and meet a curious amik playing with sticks, a prickly gaag hiding in the bushes and a big, bark-covered mitig.

With vibrant artwork, and free online audio recordings available to help build the confidence of early language learners, It's a Mitig! is a joyful celebration of language and land--created to spark a lifelong love of learning.

Review Quotes

"This is a creative feast of language, learning, and playful illustrations...It's a Mitig! will likely become a favorite in the households of many. It's unique and offers youth an adventurous read." --Seattle Book Review

"Appended with a pronunciation guide and a link to a video read-aloud, this makes a perfect choice for young families learning the language." --Booklist

""Whether connecting with one's Ojibwe ancestry or simply opening children's eyes and ears to the cornucopia of North American dialects, It's a Mitig! is a useful tool for exploring language." --Midwest Book Review

"it is so very good! I'm delighted to see it. I highly recommend you get it." --Debbie Reese, American Indians in Children's Literature

"This is more than a treasure, It's a Mitig is a song and a dance for the world in how fun it is to learn Anishinaabe from mentor and visionary Bridget George. I am completely charmed hoping this is the first in a series we can all enjoy together. Written with such love and tenderness, this is a gift for the world. Bravo and mahsi cho, Bridget George." --Richard Van Camp