Nipjhon / I Wait [Hardcover]

A young child, her grandmother and mother are going out to pick wild yarrow. As Grandmother gets ready, the child and her mom wait. Grandmother leads the way to the field of blossoms, where they can finally start to pick … only now they have to wait for Mom!

The simple story, written in Cree and English and accompanied by rich acrylic illustrations, shows the patience, love and humor involved as three generations accommodate one another on a family outing.

This companion volume toNiwechihaw / I Helpincludes a recipe for yarrow tea, known for its refreshing and soothing effects.

Kirkus Best Picture Books 2017

Praise fornip?hon / I Waitby Caitlin Dale Nicholson with Leona Morin-Neilson:

A quiet, gentle picture book about a contemporary First Nations family and their ties to one another, their heritage, and their homeland. Kirkus, starred review

Praise forNiwechihaw / I Helpby Caitlin Dale Nicholson with Leona Morin-Neilson:

“...a quiet narrative...broad brush strokes and blurred colours conveying light and atmosphere as much as personality...the simple verbs in present tense provide a wealth of clues about the workings of the Cree language.”Toronto Star

“...acrylic-on-canvas paintings give a dream-like feel to the story, making it almost a nostalgic look at childhood...Recommended.”CM Magazine

“Textured acrylic paintings, done in rich earth tones...portray the sanctity of the natural environment...a sensitive, respectful portrayal of contemporary Native Americans.”School Library Journal

A quiet, gentle story about a family working together in the Cree tradition

• This is a companion volume toNiwechihaw / I Help, which is in its fifth printing. It also won the AGHE Book Award for Best Children’s Literature on Aging.
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