Description
Book SynopsisA fun and colorful introduction to the Ojibwe language through nature
It’s a Mitig! guides young readers through the forest and introduces them to Ojibwe words that describe the natural world. Featuring vibrant and playful artwork, an illustrated Ojibwe-to-English glossary and a simple introduction to the double-vowel pronunciation system, plus accompanying online recordings, It’s a Mitig! is one of the first books of its kind.
From sunup to sundown, encounter an amik playing with sticks and swimming in the river, a prickly gaag hiding in the bushes and a big, bark-covered mitig. Using rhyme to help readers predict the Ojibwe pronunciation, It’s a Mitig! makes learning new words fun.
Anishinaabe author-illustrator Bridget George created this unique book for young children and their families with the heartfelt desire to spark a lifelong interest in learning language. Whether connecting with one’s Ojibwe ancestry or simply opening children’s eyes and ears to the cornucopia of North American dialects, It’s a Mitig! is a useful tool for exploring language.
Trade Review"This is a creative feast of language, learning, and playful illustrations...It’s a Mitig! will likely become a favorite in the households of many. It’s unique and offers youth an adventurous read." —Seattle Book Review
"Appended with a pronunciation guide and a link to a video read-aloud, this makes a perfect choice for young families learning the language." —Booklist
"“Whether connecting with one's Ojibwe ancestry or simply opening children's eyes and ears to the cornucopia of North American dialects, It's a Mitig! is a useful tool for exploring language." —Midwest Book Review
"it is so very good! I'm delighted to see it. I highly recommend you get it." —Debbie Reese, American Indians in Children's Literature
"This is more than a treasure, It's a Mitig is a song and a dance for the world in how fun it is to learn Anishinaabe from mentor and visionary Bridget George. I am completely charmed hoping this is the first in a series we can all enjoy together. Written with such love and tenderness, this is a gift for the world. Bravo and mahsi cho, Bridget George." —Richard Van Camp
* Richard Van Camp, author of Welcome Song for Baby and Little You *
