This Land is My Land

By George Littlechild
Paperback: $12.95

Through his own words and paintings, acclaimed Native artist George Littlechild takes us back in time to the first meeting between his Plains Cree ancestors and the first European settlers in North America.

Description

In This Land Is My Land, George intimately and honestly shares with readers how he discovered his Native heritage and what it means to him. He recounts the history of his people and expresses his wish to use his art to portray the wonders of his heritage, and to heal the pain of his people’s history.

About the Creators

George Littlechild black and white headshot. George has long, wavy hair and wears a dark v-neck shirt.
George Littlechild

George Littlechild is an internationally renowned artist from the Plains Cree Nation. His first book for Children's Book Press, This Land Is My Land (1993), was the winner of both the prestigious Jane Addams Picture Book Award, and the National Parenting Publications Gold Medal. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Awards

  • Jane Addams Children's Book Award

    Jane Addams Peace Association

  • National Parenting Publications Awards

    National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)

Paperback

  • ISBN 9780892391844
  • Price $12.95
  • Publication Date Apr 01, 2014
  • Trim Size 12.25 × 9.2 in
  • Weight 0.4375 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Word Count 2216
  • Interests

  • Imprint Children's Book Press
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JNF / Biography & Autobiography / Art
  • BISAC Category 2 JNF / Family / Multigenerational
  • BISAC Category 3 JNF / People & Places / Canada / Native Canadian
  • Themes Art, Biography / Memoir, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Discrimination, Dreams & Aspirations, Empathy / Compassion, Environment / Nature, Families, Forgiveness, Friendship, Grandparents, Gratitude, History & Civics, Holidays / Traditions, Home, Human Impact On Environment / Environmental Sustainability, Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence, Indigenous / First Nations / Native American, Informational / Expository Nonfiction, Nature / Science, Nonfiction, Overcoming Obstacles, Persistence / Grit, Respect / Citizenship, Responsibility, Self Control / Self Regulation, United States History
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 8 - 10
  • Grade Range Grades 3 - 5
  • Guided Reading X
  • ATOS Book Level 4.7
  • DRA 60
  • Interest Level Grades 3 - 5
  • Lexile Level 790
  • Reading Level Grades 5 - 6
  • SRC 4.5
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
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