Monique Gray Smith es una autora premiada y de gran éxito de ventas y también una oradora pública. Sus libros abarcan un amplio espectro de edades, temas y emociones, pero entretejido en todos sus escritos y sus presentaciones es la enseñanza de que el Amor es una Medicina. Sus títulos incluyen Speaking our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation, My Heart Fills With Happiness (disponible en español como Mi corazón se llena de alegría), You Hold Me Up (disponible en español como Tú me sostienes), Lucy and Lola, Tilly: A Story of Hope and Resilience, Tilly and the Crazy Eights, When We Are Kind y I Hope. También se ha adaptado el libro Braiding Sweetgrass de Robin Wall Kimmerer para lectores jóvenes. Monique es una mujer de ascendencia cree y escocesa. Vive con su familia en los territorios tradicionales de los pueblos Lək̓ʷəŋən y WSÁNEĆ.

Julie Flett es una artista & escritora de ascendencia Swampy Cree y Red River Métis. Estudió Bellas Artes en la Universidad Concordia en Montreal y la Universidad Emily Carr de Arte + Diseño en Vancouver. Ha recibido el Premio Gobernador General de literatura infantil para sus ilustraciones de When We Were Alone escritor por David Robertson, y su libro Birdsong ganó el Premio TD de literatura infantil canadiense y fue finalista para el Premio Gobernador General. Ha ganado el Premio de literatura infantil ilustrado Christie Harris tres veces, para los libros Owls See Clearly at Night: A Michif Alphabet, Dolphin SOS y My Heart Fills With Happiness.

"Charming in its simplicity, this is a great -reminder of what can be found every day in our lives."-- "School Library Journal"

★"A quiet loveliness, sense of gratitude, and--yes--happiness emanate from this tender celebration of simple pleasures, which features a cast of First Nations children and adults...Short, first-person phrases...revel in both solitary and familial activities...Flett's (Little You) crisp-edged paintings blend universal and culturally specific experiences."

-- "Publishers Weekly, starred review"

"A board book that leaves you feeling cheerful and appreciative of those small moments in life that bring one joy. Recommended."

-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

★ "Joyful and tender, this board book celebrates the activities that bring gladness through family and cultural connections...Flett's quietly powerful gouache and digital collage illustrations emphasize the relationships between people...The sweet family story has universal appeal. A first purchase for all libraries."

-- "School Library Journal, starred review"

"A celebration of aboriginal culture...but also universal in its message: sometimes it's the simplest things that lift our spirits highest...[The book] is beautiful in both its appearance and its intention."

-- "Quill & Quire"

"A comforting board book offers young children the opportunity for reflection, and for affirmation, too. Moments of happiness tucked into each and every day celebrated here include time with family, self-expression, and the natural world."

-- "Cooperative Children's Book Center"

"[A] light, warm and utterly charming book...Highly recommended for families, parents of young children to share with them and to begin conversation and sharing about emotions."

-- "Resource Links"

"An excellent board book for every baby Canadian."-- "The Toronto Star"

"It is a fantastic toddler book that celebrates family and heritage and would be valuable in any collection, especially those of First Nations heritage."

-- "Raising Mom"

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Pub date: 2024-04-16

Length: 32 pages