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Nimoshom loved to drive the school bus. Every day, on the way to and from school, he had something to say. Sometimes, he told the kids silly stories. Sometimes, he taught them a new word or phrase in Cree.
Nimoshom and His Bus introduces readers to common Cree words and phrases. A glossary is included in the back of the book.
ERAC Evaluated and Approved.
Part language primer, part loving tribute, this picture book adds up to a lovely addition for most library collections.
A simple but endearing glimpse of Cree language and life.
― Kirkus ReviewsThrough accessible language and engaging visual resources, readers are introduced to basic Cree as Nimoshom responds in this language to the children who ride his bus. Amidst a rural fall setting, with woodland animals, children, and the school bus, Nimoshom’s humorous nature shines through these gentle illustrations.
-- Anita Miettunen ― CM: Canadian Review of MaterialsA sweet introduction to some simple Cree words in the context of a common-place activity for many children. Karen Hibbard, who uses watercolours and pastels to create a gentle background for Nimoshom's day on his bus, gives the story a grassroots mood, highly appropriate for a routine day of activity and interaction for this bus driver and his charges. It's very relatable.
-- Helen Kubiw ― CanLit for Little CanadiansNimoshom and His Bus offers an empowering approach to activating language for families who already use elements of Cree at home, but may not think of themselves as fluent. It also serves as a strong introduction to the language for anyone looking to learn more or teach their children.
-- Julie Schillo and Mark Turin ― Cree Language in Contemporary Children's Literature, Book 2.0 Volume 9 Numbers 1 & 2 © 2019 Intelle Published On: 2019-10-01Learn common Cree words and phrases with Nimoshom!
Penny M. Thomas, of Cree-Ojibway background, believes in approaching healing from all directions, with storytelling key to this purpose. She is an advocate for First Nations people and works in the field of psychology and therapy. Her first book for children, Powwow Counting in Cree, is the winner of the McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award.
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Karen Hibbard (she/her/hers) is a freelance illustrator who draws on a long career as a visual artist. Karen has illustrated picture books for Planète Rebelle (Montréal), Annick Press (Toronto) as well as several activity books for youth with Éditions Mango on behalf of the Musée d’Orsay. As well, Karen illustrated a picture book, to be published in 2021, by Les Éditions du Soleil de Minuit (St.-Damien-de-Brandon, Québec).