Shi-shi-etko: 1 - hardcover, 9780888996596, Nicola I Campbell

Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Winner of the Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award. Finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and the Ruth Schwartz Award\nIn just four days young Shi-shi-etko will have to leave her family and all that she knows to attend residential school.\nShe spends her last days at home treasuring the beauty of her world -- the dancing sunlight, the tall grass, each shiny rock, the tadpoles in the creek, her grandfather's paddle song. Her mother, father and grandmother, each in turn, share valuable teachings that they want her to remember. And so Shi-shi-etko carefully gathers her memories for safekeeping.\nRichly hued illustrations complement this gently moving and poetic account of a child who finds solace all around her, even\n\nShi-shi-etko\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the price advertised is as low as we;