Written and illustrated by: Julie Flett.

Animals and kids love to play! This book celebrates diversity and the interconnectedness of nature through an Indigenous perspective, complete with a glossary of Cree words for wild animals at the back of the book, and children repeating a Cree phrase throughout the book. Readers will encounter birds who chase and chirp, bears who wiggle and wobble, whales who swim and squirt, owls who peek and peep, and a diverse group of kids who love to do the same, shouting:

We play too! / kimêtawânaw mina.

Credit: Meredith F (Storytime Solidarity member)/

There is a Companion Guide available from the publisher’s website.

A Cree glossary and pronunciation guide is also available.

Storytime Solidarity member, Meredith F has created a matching / memory game for preschoolers based on this book. You can download it here.