Mi'kmaw Animals

by Alan Syliboy (Artist)

Overview

Alan Syliboy, author of The Thundermaker, showcases his vibrant artwork in this new baby board book. Colourful images depicting Canadian animals like moose, whales, and caribou, and more makes this vibrant book a perfect introduction to the Mi'kmaw language. With English and Mi'kmaw translations for the animal names on every page, babies will enjoy the vivid paintings while they learn new words and discover a bit of Mi'kmaw culture in a fun way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781771086417
Publisher:	Nimbus Publishing
Publication date:	06/07/2018
Edition description:	Dual language (English & Mi'kmaw)
Pages:	14
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Language:	Micmac
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Artist Alan Syliboy studied privately with Shirley Bear and attended the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, where twenty-five years later, he was invited to sit on the Board of Governors. Alan looks to the indigenous Mi'kmaw petroglyph tradition for inspiration and develops his own artistic vocabulary out of those forms. This is his second children's book. He lives in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Editorial Reviews

"Books like Mi'kmaw Waisisk = Mi'kmaw Animals play an important role in the reconciliation process, and its purchase should not just be limited to those areas of Canada where Mi'kmaw was once used as a first language." —Canadian Materials Magazine (Winnipeg, MB)

"The illustrations are striking and showcase the unique style of renowned Mi'kmaq artist, Alan Syliboy. Highly recommended for personal, school and public libraries that serve preschool clients." —Resource Links (Pouch Cove, NF)

From the Publisher