Collection
Publication
Greystone Kids (2019), Edition: Illustrated, 48 pages
Description
When a young girl moves from the country to a small town, she feels lonely and out of place. But soon she meets an elderly woman next door, who shares her love of nature and art. As the seasons change, can the girl navigate the failing health of her new friend? Acclaimed author and artist Julie Flett's textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships and shared passions. A brief glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree-Métis words that appear in the text is provided on the copyright page.
Awards
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (Picture Books — 2019)
Governor General's Literary Award (Finalist — 2019)
Buckeye Children's & Teen Book Award (Nominee — Grades K-2 — 2021)
Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award (Shortlist — 2021)
IBBY Honour Book (2022)
Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award (Finalist — 2020)
Chocolate Lily Reader's Choice Awards (Nominee — Picture Book — 2021)
Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award (Shortlist — 2020)
TD Canadian Children's Literature Award (Finalist — 2020)
American Indian Youth Literature Award (Honor Book — Picture Book — 2020)
Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award (Shortlist — 2019)
CCBC Choices (2020)
Globe and Mail Top 100 Book (2019)
Nerdy Book Award (2019)
Picture This Recommendation List (Fiction — 2021)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Picture Books — 2019)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
10.25 inches
ISBN
1771644737 / 9781771644730