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It's a Mitig! - by Bridget George (Hardcover)

It's a Mitig! - by  Bridget George (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>A colourful children's book written in a rhyming combination of English and Ojibwe.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A fun and colorful introduction to the Ojibwe language through nature</b></p><p><i>It's a Mitig!</i> guides young readers through the forest and introduces them to Ojibwe words that describe the natural world. Featuring vibrant and playful artwork, an illustrated Ojibwe-to-English glossary and a simple introduction to the double-vowel pronunciation system, plus accompanying online recordings, <i>It's a Mitig!</i> is one of the first books of its kind. <p>From sunup to sundown, encounter an <i>amik</i> playing with sticks and swimming in the river, a prickly <i>gaag</i> hiding in the bushes and a big, bark-covered <i>mitig</i>. Using rhyme to help readers predict the Ojibwe pronunciation, <i>It's a Mitig!</i> makes learning new words fun.</p><p>Anishinaabe author-illustrator Bridget George created this unique book for young children and their families with the heartfelt desire to spark a lifelong interest in learning language. Whether connecting with one's Ojibwe ancestry or simply opening children's eyes and ears to the cornucopia of North American dialects, <i>It's a Mitig!</i> is a useful tool for exploring language.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>This is more than a treasure, <em>It's a Mitig</em> is a song and a dance for the world in how fun it is to learn Anishinaabe from mentor and visionary Bridget George.<br />I am completely charmed hoping this is the first in a series we can all enjoy together. Written with such love and tenderness, this is a gift for the world. Bravo and mahsi cho, Bridget George. --Richard Van Camp</p><p>Appended with a pronunciation guide and a link to a video read-aloud, this makes a perfect choice for young families learning the language. --<i>Booklist</i></p>-- "Richard Van Camp, author of Welcome Song for Baby and Little You"<br>

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