Laisse Un Bel Héritage - by Leona Prince & Gabrielle Prince (Hardcover)

About the Book

Dans cet album magnifiquement illustré, un appel à l'action récurrent rappelle aux jeunes lecteurs et lectrices que tout en ce monde est interrelié.

Book Synopsis

Les autrices abordent les questions environnementales, le bien-être des animaux, l'estime et le respect de soi, ainsi que l'importance de la communauté. Elles livrent un message touchant et universel de manière accessible: nous devons tous être de bons ancêtres pour le monde qui nous entoure. Le texte du livre présenté sous forme de strophes nous porte à réfléchir à notre manière d'influencer les générations futures. Chaque décision que nous prenons a des conséquences et nous pouvons exercer une influence sur le monde qui nous entoure en réfléchissant bien à ces décisions.

Également disponible sous le titre Be a Good Ancestor en anglais.

From the Back Cover

Sois une bonne ancêtre pour tes pensées Les pensées deviennent idées Les idées deviennent gestes Les gestes deviennent mouvements Les mouvements entraînent le changement

Review Quotes

"An excellent addition to any school library, Be a Good Ancestor is a compelling picture book that provides readers with gentle lessons about the interconnectedness of the world around us. Coauthors...create rhythm and poetic effect throughout this book by using patterned text to capture the reader's attention and weave a story of growth and balance."

-- "Indigenous Books for Schools"

"A beautiful call to action...A perfect read for teaching about empathy and demonstrating the ways we are all connected. Highly Recommended."

-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

"A perfect read-aloud for introducing the importance of caring for the earth."

-- "Booklist"

"So much to look at and discuss. In this short book the authors have helped readers begin to think about answers to the question: "How do you live now to help future generations?"...Will surely find a place in classrooms and libraries, especially as talk turns to Earth Day later this spring. Recommended."

-- "School Library Connection"

« Un livre parfait pour lire à voix haute et faire comprendre l'importance de protéger la terre. »-- "Booklist"

« Une oeuvre étonnante et holistique (qui marie texte et illustrations artistiques) qui s'appuie sur les enseignements des visions du monde de nombreuses nations autochtones. [...] Hautement recommandé pour la maison et les bibliothécaires scolaires et publiques. »-- "Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children's Book News"

About the Author

Leona Prince is from the Lake Babine Nation and Nak'azdli Whut'en and belongs to the Lhts'umusyoo (Beaver Clan). Leona is an award-winning educator and is currently the Director of Instruction of Indigenous Education for School District 91 (Nechako Lakes). She is the author of A Dance Through the Seasons, published by WaveMaker Press. Leona lives in Burns Lake, British Columbia.

Gabrielle Prince is from the Lake Babine Nation and Nak'azdli Whut'en and belongs to the Lhts'umusyoo (Beaver Clan). Gabrielle is pursuing a bachelor of science at UNBC. She is excited to blend her knowledge of psychology with her Indigenous heritage to create more stories and inspire positive change.

Carla Joseph is a Cree artist originally from Prince George, British Columbia. In 2016 Carla was the Artist in Residence for the Prince George Community Arts Council, and she has done design work for several organizations, including the Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia, Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority. Carla loves the way she makes people feel with her art. It inspires her to continue with her gift, and she loves to challenge herself by taking on many different types of projects, many of which can be seen around her community. Carla lives in Chilliwack, British Columbia.