Let's Go

Flett, Julie

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Author
Flett, Julie
Publish Date
05/07/2024
Book Type
Hardcover
Publisher Name
GREYKID
Number of Pages
44
Edition
Bilingual
ISBN-10
1771646101
ISBN-13
9781771646109
SKU
9781771646109

Description

An extraordinary book that celebrates skateboarding, family, and community, from beloved artist and author Julie Flett, a winner of the New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award.

Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw êkwa! Let’s go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in Auntie’s yard—everywhere. But when it comes time to try the skatepark, the skateboarders crash down like a waterfall. Can he find the confidence to join them?

Let’s Go! features:
A glossary of Cree words featured in the book, and a Cree refrain (haw êkwa!) repeated throughout A note to the reader from Julie Flett about her inspiration for the story This fun and touching story is a tribute to family, friendship, and perseverance. Julie Flett’s renowned art and powerful text shows a community of support is all around, ready to help each other… go!