{"product_id":"tapwe-and-the-magic-hat-hardcover","title":"Tapwe and the Magic Hat - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBuffy Sainte-Marie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichelle Alynn Clement\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Beautiful, poignant and poetic. This story will weave its way into the hearts and minds of readers for generations.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Monique Gray Smith, author of \u003ci\u003eMy Heart Fills With Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom beloved Indigenous icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a chapter book inspired by oral histories and traditions. On a prairie reserve, Tâpwê receives a mysterious gift from Kokhom (grandma)--and finds himself on an unforgettable adventure. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTâpwê can't wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the Cree reserve--especially since Kokhom, his grandma, has given him the most amazing gift: a Magic Hat with bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! Tâpwê is so excited that he soon forgets Kokhom's advice: Watch out for tricksters!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTâpwê's adventure is everything he imagined. He meets his cousins, takes part in a powwow, and sleeps in a tipi. But soon he's reminded of Kokhom's words. Is his new friend Wâpos leading him astray with mischief?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTâpwê and the Magic Hat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e draws on a rich Indigenous tradition of storytelling and features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA memorable cast of characters from both imagination and legend. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glossary and pronunciation guide of Cree words used in the book. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA note to parents and teachers from Buffy Sainte-Marie about trickster stories. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn important message for young readers about being yourself, and learning to dance to the beat of your own heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures black and white illustrations throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuffy Sainte-Marie\u003c\/strong\u003e is a world-renowned and Academy Award-winning Cree singer-songwriter, activist, educator, and visual artist. Her picture books for kids include \u003cem\u003eHey LIttle Rockabye, \u003c\/em\u003eillustrated by Ben Hodson, and (forthcoming) \u003cem\u003eStill This Love Goes On And On\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Julie Flett. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichelle Alynn Clement \u003c\/strong\u003eis an award-winning book designer and illustrator from Vancouver, BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 07, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767263953184,"sku":"9781771645461","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d9ee7893e66164a1ead520ee9d6e2d50.webp?v=1780307838","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/tapwe-and-the-magic-hat-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}