Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher, and Wâpos's Friendship Garden

Sita MacMillan, Azby Whitecalf

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Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher, and Wâpos's Friendship Garden

Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher, and Wâpos's Friendship Garden

Sita MacMillan, Azby Whitecalf

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Sarah Ponakey continuing to learn more about her Cree culture and language with the help of the people--and magical animals--around her in the third and final book in the series.

Spring break has finally arrived, and Sarah Ponakey is so happy that her kôhkom has come to stay with her while her mom is away on a work trip. Sarah will have Kôhkom all to herself! Or will she? Sarah has made a special map to show Kôhkom her favorite places in the city, but her plans keep getting interrupted--by an old friend of Kôhkom's, an invitation to a language luncheon, and way more time with new people than Sarah was hoping for. Sarah can't help but be frustrated that nothing is going her way. But when a mysterious little rabbit shows up at the community garden, Sarah starts to realize she has a lot to learn about the importance of patience and how to be a good friend.

Featuring Cree words throughout the story, a glossary, and an author's note, like the first two stories in the Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher series, Wâposos's Friendship Garden is a heartfelt celebration of family, friendship, and culture.

About the Author

SITA MACMILLAN is a registered member of Zagime Anishinabek and is of mixed Cree and Scottish background. She has an Indigenous education degree and a masters in language and literacy education. She lives with her family in Prince Edward Island.

AZBY WHITECALF is a Plains Cree illustrator and character designer. Whitecalf previously illustrated Buffalo Wild! by Deidre Havrelock and We Belong to the Drum by Sandra Lamouche and is a graduate of AUArts, majoring in illustration with a bachelor's degree in design. They have a fondness for fantasy stories, whimsical tales, and vibrant characters. They live in Saskatchewan.

Critical Reviews

"The story shines in its celebration of Cree culture . . . Heartfelt and thoughtful, this book is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy stories about family, imagination, and growing empathy."

Booklist, 04/01/26

"A lighthearted chapter book that honors Cree culture while navigating the complexities of identity, change, and friendship." --School Library Journal, 02/26

Publishing Information

Publisher: Annick Press
Pub date: 2026-05-12
Length: 160 pages

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