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OverviewAge range 3 to 8 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? 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! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Julie FlettPublisher: Greystone Books,Canada Imprint: Greystone Books,Canada ISBN: 9781771646109ISBN 10: 1771646101 Pages: 44 Publication Date: 09 May 2024 Recommended Age: From 3 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviews"""Using onomatopoeic language to capture the sounds of the sport, Cree-Métis creator Flett (We All Play) shows the hard work and investment of time that goes into both learning a new skill and becoming 'a part of something--/ and myself.'"" --Publishers Weekly, STARRED review" """Using onomatopoeic language to capture the sounds of the sport, Cree-M�tis creator Flett (We All Play) shows the hard work and investment of time that goes into both learning a new skill and becoming 'a part of something--/ and myself.'"" --Publishers Weekly, STARRED review" "“Beautifully highlights the value of perseverance along with the joy of skateboarding.” —Horn Book, STARRED Review “Extraordinary…. A fun read from start to finish, ""Let's Go!"" is especially and unreservedly recommended as a choice pick for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library Self-Esteem and Family Life picture book collections for ages 3-8.” —Midwest Book Review “Masterful, simple, powerful….a must-read for anyone who skateboards or wants to — or doesn’t.” —Amina Chaudri, Booklist “Using onomatopoeic language to capture the sounds of the sport, Cree-Métis creator Flett (We All Play) shows the hard work and investment of time that goes into both learning a new skill and becoming ‘a part of something—/ and myself.’” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review" Author InformationJulie Flett is a Cree-Métis author, illustrator, and artist who has received numerous awards for her books, including the New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award, two Governor General’s Awards, the American Indian Youth Literature Award, and the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. Her books have been selected for Best of the Year lists by dozens of media outlets, including The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, The Horn Book, School Library Journal, The Globe and Mail, and Kirkus Reviews. Her critically acclaimed picture books Birdsong, We All Play, and Still This Love Goes On (with Buffy Sainte-Marie) are also published by Greystone Kids. Flett lives in Victoria, Canada. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |