It's a Mitig! - by Bridget George (Board Book)

About the Book

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

Book Synopsis

This award-winning introduction to the Ojibwe language and the natural world is now available in a board book edition.

Guided by playful rhyme and vibrant, charming illustrations, young readers are taken on a journey through the forest to meet the natural world in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe). From sunup to sundown, children will encounter an amik (beaver) playing with sticks, a prickly gaag (porcupine) hiding in the bushes, and a big, bark-covered mitig (tree).

Created by Anishinaabe author-illustrator Bridget George with the heartfelt desire to spark a lifelong interest in Indigenous languages, this book makes learning accessible, fun, and engaging for toddlers and preschoolers. As the winner of the prestigious First Nation Communities READ Award, this book is a trusted resource for families and educators alike.

Designed for comprehensive learning, the book includes an illustrated Ojibwe-to-English glossary and a simple guide to the double-vowel pronunciation system. For an interactive experience, it pairs with free online audio recordings so children and caregivers can hear and confidently practice correct pronunciation together. Available in a durable board book format that is perfect for little hands, It's a Mitig! is an essential addition to any young reader's library.

Review Quotes

"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

"It is all here: Native author, Native characters, set in the present day, includes Native language...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 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

"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

"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, author of Beast and The Lesser Blessed