Recommended Age: all ages
Citation: Bouchard, D., Jones, N., & Jones, J. (2021). Meet your family: Gikenim giniigi’igoog (K. Cameron, Illus.) [Bilingual Edition]. Medicine Wheel Education.
Presented in both English and Ojibwe, this picture book is a refreshing look into how Indigenous people see life, the planet, and the connection that all living things share. Written in the form of a rhythmic poem, Meet your Family is an easy and quick read appropriate for children of all ages.
The illustrations are bright and share the distinctive and colourful art style that Indigenous art is known for. Highlighting the connection between all things and positing that we are all one – all family, this picture book serves as a great introduction to the common worldview held by Indigenous people.
