Wisdom Weavers
Explore the Ojibwe Language and the Meaning of Dream Catchers
by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw
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Pub Date 3 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 31 Aug 2024
Quarto Publishing Group – becker & mayer! | becker&mayer! kids
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Description
*2024 Midwest Independent Booksellers Association Holiday Selection*
The Ojibwe people are the largest Indigenous group of Turtle Island, now known as North America, and live around the present-day Great Lakes. After their land was taken by Europeans, many Ojibwe children were placed in boarding schools that forbid them to use their native language. Though this led to a decline in fluent speakers, there is a growing movement to restore the strength of the Ojibwe language.
In Ojibwe culture, a dream catcher (izhi’on) protects people, especially children, from harm by catching bad dreams in its web and allowing good dreams to pass through the feathers hanging at the bottom.
Wisdom Weavers introduces children to the Ojibwe language from an Indigenous perspective. International speaker, author, and creator of Ojibwe Word of the Day, James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw, presents a selection of words and phrases throughout the day while his son learns about the Ojibwe tradition of the dream catcher. Created with children ages 6 to 11 (beginner- to mid-level readers) in mind, Wisdom Weavers is an engaging and accessible way for children to discover the Ojibwe language and learn key phrases and words like:
- How to welcome the morning - Mino-giizhigad
- How to say I love you - Gizhawenimin
- How to be grateful - Miigwech
- How to make an offering - Biindaakoojige
- School - Gikinoo’amaadiiwigamig
- Tree - Mitig
- Backpack -Bimiwanaan
- Sun - Giizis
- And more!
This inspiring story features a total of 73 words and phrases to learn in Ojibwe, introduced throughout the visually captivating and representative scenes showing an average day in an Ojibwe family from illustrator Marcus Trujillo, a tribal member with the Pueblo of Laguna in affiliation with the Village of Paraje. Also featuring a brief history of the Ojibwe people and language and a culturally accurate how-to guide for making a dream catcher at home, Wisdom Weavers immerses young people in a vibrant traditional culture while helping to keep the Ojibwe language and customs alive.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780760387191 |
| PRICE | US$18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1128991
Thank you NetGalley for making this book available to read right away. I don’t know if I would’ve come across it any other way, and I am VERY glad I did!
I am a home educator, and when we do unit studies on Indigenous Peoples, I am always disappointed in the selection of books on the topic from my library that are both educational and interesting for kids to read. This book’s illustrations are fun to look at while the content is simple yet thorough. I especially enjoyed the addition of the QR codes for the Ojibwe word pronunciations.
A very solid addition to any child or student’s library!
Stacey B, Reviewer
Lovely book to introduce children to the Ojubwe language. Illustrations are eye catching and engaging. Love that the phonetic pronunciation of the words is included throughout the book. The list of words at the end with QR codes that link to the pronunication is a great bonus. I also really like the end with the meaning of the dream catcher and information on how to make one.
Daniel C, Reviewer
A brilliant book that teaches the Ojibwe language and the meaning behind dream catchers. This book gave a wonderful look at how and the meaning behind dream catchers and how they are made. It was brilliant how it also gave words and the meanings on the page which gave a brilliant learning experience for young people.
Thank you for the chance to read and review
Danika B, Reviewer
This is a great children’s book for an educator looking to educate their kids in a respectful manner. This book has translations for the different indigenous languages, as well as a whole page to teach kids how to make their own dream catchers!
Lisa D, Reviewer
I think this is such a fantastic book to have in any home, school, or daycare collection. Great story, great pictures, and such interesting culture. I've always loved dreamcatchers, because they seem so wonderful and protective. The family in this story is also very positive. I love how many Ojibwe words there are and that you can scan the ones in the back to hear them.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this
Literary R, Reviewer
A beautifully illustrated story and resource for children to learn about the Great Lakes-area Ojibwe indigenous people, their language, and their gorgeous dream catchers, which are designed for protection. There are even QR codes to scan for pronouncing the language, as well as a how to guide for making your own dream catcher. Highly recommended!
Christi S, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me the privilege of reading Wisdom Weavers by one of our great Ojibwe language teachers James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw. I love that it not only teaches about a wonderful cultural tradition, but also gives the Ojibwe translations for many common items and sayings, including QR codes to scan and learn the proper pronunciations. Fantastic illustration throughout.
Educator 985113
Thank you, Netgalley, for allowing me to read and review this book. These opinions are completely my own.
It's great to see books like these. Spreading knowledge of the vocabulary and traditions of the Ojibwe people to another generation worldwide. Beautiful to see.
I love that with technology we can now hear the words and attempt to pronounce them properly.
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