Tapwe and the Magic Hat -- Buffy Sainte-Marie

<p><b>Beautiful, poignant and poetic. This story will weave its way into the hearts and minds of readers for generations.<br>--Monique Gray Smith, author of <i>My Heart Fills With Happiness</i></b></p><p><strong>From beloved Indigenous icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a chapter book inspired by oral histories and traditions. On a prairie reserve, Tâpwê receives a mysterious gift from Kokhom (grandma)--and finds himself on an unforgettable adventure. </strong></p><p>Tâpwê can't wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the Cree reserve--especially since Kokhom, his grandma, has given him the most amazing gift: a Magic Hat with bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! Tâpwê is so excited that he soon forgets Kokhom's advice: Watch out for tricksters!</p><p>Tâpwê's adventure is everything he imagined. He meets his cousins, takes part in a powwow, and sleeps in a tipi. But soon he's reminded of Kokhom's words. Is his new friend Wâpos leading him astray with mischief?</p><p><strong><em>Tâpwê and the Magic Hat</em></strong><strong> draws on a rich Indigenous tradition of storytelling and features: </strong></p><ul><li>A memorable cast of characters from both imagination and legend. </li><li>A glossary and pronunciation guide of Cree words used in the book. </li><li>A note to parents and teachers from Buffy Sainte-Marie about trickster stories. </li><li>An important message for young readers about being yourself, and learning to dance to the beat of your own hear