Discovering Words

Description

Neepin Auger’s books for children contain original| brightly coloured images and early education level concepts familiar to everyone.
Playful and bold| this dynamic series will educate and entertain preschoolers| parents| and teachers alike.
In addition to the English words presented| the French and Cree equivalents are also given| making these some of the most dynamic and useful board books on the market| perfectly suitable for the classroom| library| and nursery.
Neepin Auger is a Cree artist| educator| and mother.
Originally from the Bigstone Cree Nation in northern Alberta| she has been painting for over ten years| having studied art under her father| Dale Auger| a renowned First Nations artist and author of the award-winning children’s book “Mwakwa Talks to the Loon: A Cree Story for Children.” A apple “pomme” picikwas N night “nuit tipisk B butterfly “papillon” mimikwas O owl “hibou” oho C canoe “canoe” ciman P paintbrush “pinceau” sisopekahikanahtik D drum “tambour” mistikwaskihk Q quilt “courtepointe” nanatohkokwatew E eggs “oeufs” wawih R rainbow “arc en ciel” pisimoyapiy F fish “poisson” kinosew S sweat lodge “suerie” matotisan G garden “jardin” ka kiscikesihk T teepee “tipi” mikowahp H hat “chapeau astotin U up to “jusqu’a” ispimihk I insect “nsecte” manicos V valley “vallee” ka tawatinak J jacket “veste” miskotakay W water “eau” nipiy K knife “couteau” mohkoman X x-ray “radiographie” sapwapahcikan L loon “plongeon” mwakwa Y yellow bird “oiseau jaune” osawi-piyesis M moccasin “mocassin” maskisin Z zig zag “zig zag” wawakastew