The stories will focus on seven of the most needful topics for children from K-2, including:
Making positive choices
Hunter Makes a Choice:
At the new skate park, Honey dares her brother Hunter to go down the big ramp. Hunter’s stomach feels funny, and his friend tries to stop him. But Hunter is a risk-taker, and he takes off— only to lose control. Hunter blames Honey for his injured paw, but when the bear siblings visit their elder, Dawn the Beaver, she shares wisdom to help Hunter make better choices, and his perspective changes completely.
Hunter Makes a Choice is part of an Indigenous lit series set on Turtle Island and aims to empower early readers to make positive choices in life.
Hunter Makes a Choice is available in English, Wolastoq – English, Mi’gmaq – English, French English
Building positive self esteem
Curtis’ New Hobby:
Curtis Finds a New Hobby is a story about a young boy who loves video games. When his mom suggests he try something new, his friends show him their hobbies: playing ball hockey, painting, and playing the drums, but none of these hobbies suit Curtis. Then, when sitting with an Elder, Dawn, he sees a cocoon produce a butterfly and becomes inspired to learn more about what he’s just witnessed. Through doing so, Curtis discovers his new hobby, even though it is different from his friends.
The book also includes instructions to caregivers on how to help children explore and discover their individuality.
Curtis’ New Hobby is available in English, Wolastoq – English, Mi’gmaq – English, French English
Dealing with worry
Coming Soon – Sky Grounds Her Worry
Learning to manage emotions
Dealing with anger in a positive way
Showing care for Elders
Building positive, meaningful relationships