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You Hold Me Up / ê-ohpiniyan

By (author): Monique Gray Smith Illustrated by: Danielle Daniel Translated by: Mary Cardinal Collins Edited by: Cree Literacy Network

Fiction Picture Book
Pages: 32
Themes: Reconciliation, support, respect, empathy, Indigenous, peers, relationships, family, emotional literacy, understanding

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Pub Date: 04/Sep/2018

English / Plains Cree HC
ISBN:9781459821750

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ISBN:9781459821767, 8328KB
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ISBN:9781459821774, 3546KB
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This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their every-day actions.

Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about Reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with their friends, classmates and families. This is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging respect between peers, starting with our littlest citizens.

Orca Book Publishers is proud to offer this picture book as a dual-language (English and Plains Cree) edition.

ETFO Voice

"You Hold Me Up is a gentle but effective way to introduce the topic of Reconciliation to students of all ages."

Canadian Children's Book News

"You Hold Me Up is a welcome addition to the ongoing conversations around healing and rebuilding relationships…Gentle, relevant and never heavy-handed, this book serves both as a quiet lullaby and a starting point for discussions on empathy, community and wellness."

Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award Jury

"A seemingly simple picture book that conveys a valuable message for all ages…The distinctive and soft illustrations by Daniel enhance the positive message by Smith about the power of companionship, compassion, respect and togetherness…This quiet book has a deep beauty and a universal message. "

Canadian Literature

"Ideal for early readers by themselves, for lap-sitting, or as a read-aloud."

Youth Services Book Reviews

"A strong and powerful message that even the youngest reader can understand...Very timely message indeed."

The Horn Book Online

“Warm illustrations help to expand the brief text.”

49th Shelf

“A lovely meditation on compassion and respect...A strong sense of community runs through the poetic text and is warmly depicted in Daniel’s stunning watercolour paintings.”

CCBC Best Books | 2018 | Commended

Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award | 2018 | Short-listed

Quill & Quire's kidlit and YA Books of the Year | 2017 | Commended

AICL's Best Books | 2017 | Commended

Resource Links The Year's Best | 2017 | Commended

Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year starred selection | 2018 | Commended

Global Read Aloud | 2018 | Commended

CCBC Best Books | 2018 | Commended

Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award | 2018 | Short-listed

CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens | 2019 | Commended

TD Summer Reading List | 2020 | Commended

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