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Pearson Canada

Components

Little Books (Grades 1-6)

10 titles per grade: 3 traditional stories, 4 modern stories, 4 informational texts
Written at a variety of levels appropriate for the grade
Wide variety of culture areas

Teacher’s Guides

Comprehensive lesson plans with background information, teaching suggestions, activities, web connections, and linemasters. Also includes advice for introducing Indigenous perspectives into the classroom.

CD-ROMs

Digital versions of each title for projection and use with interactive whiteboards. Ideal for shared reading!

Overview of Titles

Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Traditional Stories All of these stories have a traditional Indigenous origin and are retold by Indigenous authors. From trickster tales to creation stories, all of these contain important life lessons.
Beaver and Porcupine \| Castor et Porc-Épic	Love	Northwest Coast	G	12	11-12
Hummingbird and the Fire \| Colibri et le Grand Feu	Bravery	Eastern Woodlands	F	10	9-10
Fawn Gets Her Spots \| Faon reçoit ses taches	Kindness	Plains	H	14	13-14
Modern Stories These high-interest modern books feature Indigenous protagonists in exciting, original settings. Each grade also features a graphic story.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Bear Listens \| Ours écoute	Wisdom	Plateau	B	2	2
Buniq’s Boots \| Les bottes de Buniq	Honesty	Arctic	D	4	5-6
Coyote’s Trick \| Les tours de Coyote	Forgiveness	Plains	G	12	11-12
The New Girl \| La Nouvelle	Respect	Subarctic	E	6-8	7-8
Informational The informational books in each grade focus on high-interest topics that are easy to fit into any curriculum, from social studies to the arts. The magazine-style design makes topics engaging for early readers.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Our Reserve \| Notre reserve	N/A	Variety	A	1	1
What Do You Do? \| Quel est ton métier?	N/A	Variety	C	4	5-6
That's Awesome! \| C’est génial!	N/A	Variety	I	16	15-16

Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Traditional Stories All of these stories have a traditional Aboriginal origin and are retold by Aboriginal authors. From trickster tales to creation stories, all of these contain important life lessons.
Buffalo Learns Respect \| Bison apprend le Respect	Respect	Plains	H	14	13-14
Night and Day \| Nuit et Jour	Compromise	Plateau	J	18	17-18
Little Bear \| Petit Ours	Love	Arctic	J	18	17-18
Modern Stories These high-interest modern books feature Aboriginal protagonists in exciting, original settings. Each grade also features a graphic story.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Just Joking \| C'était une blague	Honesty	Subarctic	I	16	15-16
Help! \| As-tu besoin d’aide?	Humility	Northwest Coast	H	14	13-14
Anisha’s Dance \| La danse d’Anisha	Bravery	Eastern Woodlands	K	20	19-20
The Sash \| La Ceinture fléchée	Wisdom	Plains	I	16	15-16
Informational The informational books in each grade focus on high-interest topics that are easy to fit into any curriculum, from social studies to the arts. The magazine-style design makes topics engaging for early readers.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Time to Celebrate! \| C’est le temps de célébrer	N/A	Variety	K	20	19-20
Around the World \| Un tour du monde	N/A	Variety	L	24	21
Exploring Art \| Découvrir l’art	N/A	Variety	M	28	22

Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Traditional Stories All of these stories have a traditional Aboriginal origin and are retold by Aboriginal authors. From trickster tales to creation stories, all of these contain important life lessons.
Buffalo Learns Respect \| Bison apprend le Respect	Respect	Plains	L	24	21
Night and Day \| Nuit et Jour	Compromise	Plateau	M	28	22
Little Bear \| Petit Ours	Love	Arctic	O	34	24
Modern Stories These high-interest modern books feature Aboriginal protagonists in exciting, original settings. Each grade also features a graphic story.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
The Hunt \| La Chasse	Wisdom	Plains	N	30	23
Download! \| Téléchargement	Honesty	Northwest Coast	N	30	23
Drummer Boy \| Le Batteur	Bravery	Plateau	O	34	24
Little Fish \| Petit Poisson	Bravery	Subarctic	P	38	25
Informational The informational books in each grade focus on high-interest topics that are easy to fit into any curriculum, from social studies to the arts. The magazine-style design makes topics engaging for early readers.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Helping Hands \| Coup de main	N/A	Variety	L	24	21
Where Do You Live? \| Où habites-tu?	N/A	Variety	M	28	22
Outstanding! \| Remarquable!	N/A	Variety	P	38	25

Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Traditional Stories All of these stories have a traditional Aboriginal origin and are retold by Aboriginal authors. From trickster tales to creation stories, all of these contain important life lessons.
Dear and Cougar \| Chevrette et Couguar	Wisdom	Northwest Coast	I	16	15-16
The First Corn \| Le premier maïs	Responsibility	Plains	O	38	24
The Gift of the Red River Jig \| Le cadeau de la gigue de la rivière Rouge	Traditions	Subarctic	Q	40	26
Modern Stories These high-interest modern books feature Aboriginal protagonists in exciting, original settings. Each grade also features a graphic story.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
The Mystery of the Mist \| Le mystère de la brume	Community	Plains	P	38	25
Eagles on Ice \| Des aigles sur la glace	Resourcefulness	Eastern Woodlands	Q	40	26
Sarah and the Bully \| Sabine et l'intimidation	Friendship	Plateau	L	24	21
Kirima Okpik, Master Inventor \| Kirima Okpik, as de l'invention	Determination	Arctic	R	40	27
Informational The informational books in each grade focus on high-interest topics that are easy to fit into any curriculum, from social studies to the arts. The magazine-style design makes topics engaging for early readers.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Get Moving! \| En route!	N/A	Variety	R	40	27
Connected \| Tout est relié	N/A	Variety	J	18	17-18
Making Music \| Faisons de la musique!	N/A	Variety	S	40	28

Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Traditional Stories All of these stories have a traditional Aboriginal origin and are retold by Aboriginal authors. From trickster tales to creation stories, all of these contain important life lessons.
The One Who Watches Over \| Le protecteur	Loyalty	Arctic	U	44	30
The White Deer \| Le cerf blanc	Integrity	Plains	K	20	19-20
The Big Dark \| La Grande Noirceur	Interconnectedness	Subarctic	S	40	28
Modern Stories These high-interest modern books feature Aboriginal protagonists in exciting, original settings. Each grade also features a graphic story.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
The Case of the Mysterious Paw Prints \| L'affaire des mystérieures empreintes	Ingenuity	Eastern Woodlands	W	60	n/a
Eagle Girl (Graphic Story) \| La fille-aigle	Conflict Resolution	Plateau	M	28	22
Making Things Right \| La guérison	Forgiveness	Plains	U	50	30
Night Danger (Novelette) \| Danger dans la nuit	Leadership	Northwest Coast	V	50	n/a
Informational The informational books in each grade focus on high-interest topics that are easy to fit into any curriculum, from social studies to the arts. The magazine-style design makes topics engaging for early readers.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Game On! \| Au jeu!	N/A	Variety	O	34	24
Helping Mother Earth \| Aidons notre mère la Terre	N/A	Variety	V	50	n/a
House and Home \| Un chez-soi pour tous	N/A	Variety	T	50	29

Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Traditional Stories All of these stories have a traditional Aboriginal origin and are retold by Aboriginal authors. From trickster tales to creation stories, all of these contain important life lessons.
Stories of Thunderbird \| Des histoires d'Oiseau-Tonnerre	Ingenuity	Northwest Coast	W	60	n/a
Nothing Scares Me! \| Rien ne me fait peur!	Bravery	Plains	X	60	n/a
Glooscap Stops the Wind \| Glooscap arrête le vent	Interconnectedness	Eastern Woodlands	N	30	25
Modern Stories These high-interest modern books feature Aboriginal protagonists in exciting, original settings. Each grade also features a graphic story.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Unexpected Friends \| Des amis inattendus	Ingenuity	Plains	Z	70	n/a
The Boy Who Told Tales \| Le garçon aux histoires	Honesty	Arctic	T	50	29
Close to Home \| Tout comme moi	Friendship	Plateau	X	60	n/a
The Mystery at Lake Laberge \| Le mystère du lac Laberge	Bravery	Subarctic	Y	60	n/a
Informational The informational books in each grade focus on high-interest topics that are easy to fit into any curriculum, from social studies to the arts. The magazine-style design makes topics engaging for early readers.
Title	Teaching	Region	GR	DRA	PM
Contact \| Premiers contacts	N/A	Variety	Y	60	n/a
Let's Dance! \| Dansons!	N/A	Variety	P	38	25
Danger! \| Danger!	N/A	Variety	Z	70	n/a