My Heart Fills With Happiness / sâkaskinêw nitêh miywêyihtamowin ohci

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"An excellent board book for every baby Canadian." "A celebration of aboriginal culture...but also universal in its message: sometimes it's the simplest things that lift our spirits highest...[The book] is beautiful in both its appearance and its intention." "It is a fantastic toddler book that celebrates family and heritage and would be valuable in any collection, especially those of First Nations heritage." "A board book that leaves you feeling cheerful and appreciative of those small moments in life that bring one joy. Recommended." "A comforting board book offers young children the opportunity for reflection, and for affirmation, too. Moments of happiness tucked into each and every day celebrated here include time with family, self-expression, and the natural world." "Specific visuals ground this sweet celebration of simple pleasures." "[A] light, warm and utterly charming book...Highly recommended for families, parents of young children to share with them and to begin conversation and sharing about emotions." ★ "A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and—yes—happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures, which features a cast of First Nations children and adults...Short, first-person phrases...revel in both solitary and familial activities...Flett's (Little You) crisp-edged paintings blend universal and culturally specific experiences."

★ "Joyful and tender, this board book celebrates the activities that bring gladness through family and cultural connections...Flett's quietly powerful gouache and digital collage illustrations emphasize the relationships between people...The sweet family story has universal appeal. A first purchase for all libraries."

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