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Book SynopsisWhen Siha Tooskin—Paul Wahasaypa—finds himself not feeling at all well he learns that there are answers for him from the healing practices of his own people and from Western medicine. Pay a hospital visit to Paul as he learns more about where “modern medicine” really comes from and how we can all benefit from Indigenous and Western healers as Paul seeks the best medicine for his own wellness.
The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy.
Trade Review#SihaTooskinKnows…, with its words and illustrations, is a love letter to our family, culture, resilience, and pride. -- Tanya Talaga, journalist and author
Reconciliation is a big word, and it is a big job. Authors Wilson and Charlene Bearhead show us that even storybook characters can help when they are brought alive in authentic cultural settings. Meet Paul Wahasaypa, also known as Siha Tooskin or Little Foot, as he dances his way through these colourful pages, sharing some of the things he loves most with his new, non-Indigenous friend Jeff…his culture, his powwow dances, and even his beloved Uncle Lenard with all his teachings and teasing! More than an adventure between new friends, this is a colourful, youth-friendly, cultural exchange based on kindness, respect, and willingness to share and to learn. -- Marie Wilson, Commissioner, TRC of Canada , 2009-2015
Among The Globe and Mail's twelve children’s books that will inspire and enlighten
* The Globe and Mail *
There are many reasons to love this series. Highly Recommended.
* Bit About Books *
Among Best Books for Kids & Teens, a starred selection of exceptional caliber
* The Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) *
