We All Play / kimêtawânaw [hc]
By Julie Flett [Cree-Métis]
We all love to play!
Come along on a joyful romp through nature with an abundance of wild animals: birds who chase and chirp, whales who swim and squirt, and bobcats who nudge and nuzzle. Throughout this sweetly simple, beautifully illustrated book, children of different ages delight and frolic, too. We All Play celebrates the interconnectedness of nature and the wonder of play- and includes Cree names for each animal in a glossary. A beautiful ode to the creatures of the world, this book belongs on every bookshelf. 48 pages
"Simple text and bold, graphic illustrations celebrate our interconnection with the creatures who share our world." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review (Ages 3-7)
"In Flett’s lively and beautifully illustrated story, animals engage in all sorts of playful behaviors, on land and in the water. Each spread depicts one or two species, with two action verbs describing their actions... Interspersed spreads depict a group of children who, likewise, run, swim, climb, and sled, declaring, 'We play too! kimêtawânaw mîna.' -The Horn Book, Starred Review
May 25, 2021
Lexile Level=50 AD Adult-Directed Text
A Junior Library Guild Selection
