Welcome to our
Lending Library
The GRMC is proud to provide a lending library of Aboriginal children's books for our community.
All the books are arranged below in alphabetical order by author's first name. You can either scroll down or search by title. If you find a book you would like to borrow, simply click 'Request' and complete the form to find out the availability and to arrange a time for pick up.
Grandmother/Grandfather Book Series
Native Reflections Inc.
A new resource that provides important information on the cultural aspects of the North American Native People. These 10 books were developed for helping our young learners and those who wish to explore and learn more about Native culture and traditions. Titles: Grandmother, what is a talking stick for? Grandfather, why do we use the drum? Grandmother, what is smudging? Grandfather, what is a Powwow? Grandfather, what is a sweat lodge? Grandfather, what is a medicine wheel? Grandmother, what are the seven teachings? Grandmother, what is a sharing circle? Grandmother, what is a dreamcatcher? Grandmother, what is a feast?
Grades:
Kindergarten to 7
Native Icon Book Series
Native Reflections Inc.
A new resource that provides important information on the cultural aspects of the North American Native People. These books were developed for helping our young learners and those who wish to explore and learn more about Native culture and traditions. Titles: North American Natives and the Buffalo, North American Natives and the Drum, North American Natives and the Bow and Arrow, North American Natives and the Horse, North American Natives and Traditional Clothing, North American Natives and the Eagle, North American Natives and the Totem Pole, North American Natives and the Dreamcatcher
Grades:
Kindergarten to 7
Native Cultural Area Book Series
Native Reflections Inc.
A new resource that provides important information on the cultural aspects of the North American Native People. These 10 books were developed for helping our young learners and those who wish to explore and learn more about Native culture and traditions. Titles: The Southwest California, The Northwest, The Southeast, The Northwest Coast, The Great Plains, The Subarctic, The Plateau, The Arctic, The Great Basin
Grades:
Kindergarten to 7
Life in an Anishinabe Camp
Niki Walker and Bobbie Kalman
Beautiful artwork helps illuminate the daily lives of the Anishinabe, or 1st people, also known as Chippewa or Ojibwe. Living in the Great Lakes region , the Anishinabe adapted to each season by changing camp locations to better suit the changing weather. The importance of family, community and cooperation is apparent.
Grades:
5 to 8
Beyond the Ridge
Paul Goble
This introduces young readers to some of the animals and birds of the forest. Porcupine is just trying to sleep during the daytime in order to be ready for night foraging.
Grades:
Junior Kindergarten to 4
Night Rebecca Stayed Out Too Late, The
Peter Eyvindson
In this story about children's fear of the dark, a young girl named Rebecca and her friend Suzie let their imaginations run wild.
Grades:
Kindergarten to 4
Missing Sun, The
Peter Eyvindson
When Emily and her mother move to Inuvik, she doesn't believe her mother's warning that the sun will disappear for many days. Her new friend, Josie, tells her Raven will steal the sun. While science and mythology tussle, Emily wonders if she will ever see the sun again.
Grades:
Kindergarten to 4
Chester Bear, Where Are You?
Peter Eyvindson
It's bedtime and young Kyle can't find his friend and protector, Chester Bear! Who will protect him through the night?
Grades:
5 to 8
Kyle's Bath
Peter Eyvindson
Everybody loves taking baths - everybody except Kyle, that is. He decides on a plan to excuse him from ever having to take one again. But will it work?
Grades:
Preschool to 2
Red Parka Mary
Peter Eyvindson
Why is the little boy so afraid when he walks past his neighbour's house? In this heart warming story, the boy learns that a wise and wonderful new friend may only be a smile away.
Grades:
1 and over
Wish Wind, The
Peter Eyvindson
All the best wishes can bring more than you expect. When a grumbling young boy is teased by the Wish Wind, he learns all his requests are granted. Will he understand the value of patience before he is too late?
Grades:
1 and over
Old Enough
Peter Eyvindson
A father is happy with his newborn son. He dreams of all he will teach his son. And he dreams of all the things they will do together - but only when his son is old enough. That time comes. And that time goes.The father works and is too busy. And suddenly, he finds his son is a man. And he has missed their time together. Will he have another chance? Maybe. Maybe when he is old enough.
Grades:
Promise is a Promise, A
Robert Munsch and Michael Kusugak
This is the popular children's picture book by well-known children's author Robert Munsch and Inuit storyteller Michael Kusugak. In this story they collaborate by taking the mythical characters that live in the sea ice, and Qallupilluit, and create an adventure story about a young Inuit girl.
Grades:
Kindergarten to 8
Little Voice
Ruby Slipperjack
Issues of death and dying told with compassion through the death of a beloved Elder of the Plains family.
Grades:
4 to 6
Salish Coyote Story: Beaver Steals Fire, A
Salish Coyote
A Salish Coyote Story is a traditional legend created by Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes as a way to create culturally appropriate fire prevention material.
Grades:
Kindergarten to 4
Five Little Sabes
Sandra Samatte
The seven teachings are instrumental in the Aboriginal culture. This adorable book gives young readers an introduction to the Sabe, who carries the gift of honesty. A delightful book that is predictable to ensure reading success with an emphasis on counting.
Grades:
Kindergarten to 7
Ten Little Buffalos
Sandra Samatte
An entertaining story filled with computer-generated images of 10 little buffaloes on a prairie adventure. The book contains Aboriginal content that will create further teaching moments. The story engages students to practice and reinforce rhyming and counting.
Grades:
Kindergarten to 7
Brown Eagle, Brown Eagle, What Do You See?
Sandra Samatte
This book includes stories about real people and real events. To reinforce learning, work pages, project pictures, crafts and activities are all included. There are games for classrooms and families along with maps and information about Native people. There is also a resource list that includes other books, novels, videos and much more.
Grades:
Kindergarten to 7
I Love My School
Sandra Samatte
A delightful story filled with beautiful Native illustrations. This book will connect young readers to their beginning school experiences.
Grades:
Kindergarten to 7
Sharing Circle, The
Therese Meuse-Dallien
Through the use of seven brief stories about a young First Nation boy and his family, the author introduces information about the Eagle Feather, Sweetgrass, Sage, Cedar, Tobacco, Medicine Pouch, Dreamcatcher, the Talking Circle, the Medicine Wheel and the Drum.
Grades:
Junior Kindergarten to 8
Spring Celebration, The
Tina Umpherville
This is a children's picture book about the coming of spring in the northern Manitoba village of Brochet. A young Cree girl named Iskotew is excited as the entire community awaits the first signs of spring.
Grades:
Junior Kindergarten to 3