Book details
We All Play
Description
Written by a critically acclaimed and award-winning author: A beautiful story celebrating animals from Cree-Métis author and artist, Julie Flett-the critically acclaimed and award-winning author and illustrator of Birdsong.
Encourages kids to learn about, respect and appreciate Indigenous cultures
Includes a guide to Cree words: The Cree word for each animal in the book is listed in the back matter, and the refrain throughout the book, "Me too!" is given in English and Cree.
Features animals familiar to kids: The animals featured include a rabbit, fox, turtle, owl, beluga, seal, goose, bear, bat, wolf, bobcat, snake, and buffalo.
Celebrates the interconnectedness of all living things
Flett's last book, Birdsong, won several awards, including an ALA American Indian Youth Literature award honoree, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor title, and named a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and Horn Book
LEVELING
Guided Reading Level: E
Common Core State StandardsSL.1.1,1a,1b,1c,2,3,4,5,6RL.1.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9W.1.1,2,3,5,6,8L.1.1,1b,1c,1d,1e,1f,1g,1h,1i,1j,2,2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,4,4a,4c,5,5b,5c,5d,6
Age
0-7
Text complexity
beginner
Length
40 pages
Why to read
- Celebration of Nature: 'We All Play' beautifully illustrates the interconnectedness of nature and the joy that all living creatures, including children, find in playing and exploring the natural world.
- Cultural Representation: Authored by Julie Flett, a Cree-Métis author and illustrator, the book provides a wonderful opportunity for readers to engage with indigenous perspectives and themes, enriching cultural understanding and diversity.
- Language Learning: The book includes words in Cree, an indigenous language, offering a unique educational aspect for children and adults alike to learn and appreciate a language that is part of the rich linguistic heritage of North America.
- Artistic Appreciation: Julie Flett's distinctive illustration style is both calming and captivating. The book's artwork encourages an appreciation for visual storytelling and the beauty of minimalist, nature-inspired design.