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If any of my #midwintersolace friends or any of my Litsy friends could use a new perspective on the darker colder days we‘ve been having, Buffy Sainte-Marie‘s words and music and Julie Fleet‘s artwork are really helping me with that this morning. #naturalitsy #hyggehugs

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Buffy Sainte-Marie says writing the song that has been made into this picture book was like “taking photos with my heart of the things that I see on the reserve.” Cree-Métis illustrator Julie Flett has contributed her gorgeous collage artwork. Sheet music is included at the end. This book is a celebration of nature and community, and a treasure for readers of all ages. #Canadian #Indigenous #kidlit

In every dream, I can smell the sweetgrass burning.
And in my heart, always hear the drum…

Once, I saw the summer flowers turn the fields to sun.
Up and down the mountainside, I watched the summer run.

5☆This is an absolutely beautiful picture book that celebrates the seasons, place and Indigenous traditions and community through song and art. Much love and appreciation for this book! Longtime fan of both of these women's work I was overjoyed to see them team up! #kidsbookreview