Little beautiful brown girl ...
From the best-selling author of Be a Good Ancestor, this heartfelt book is a celebration of skin colour and self-confidence. Stunning illustrations reflect the diversity of Indigenous Peoples as girls honour their Ancestors, cherish their communities, and stand up for what is right. A tender poem of love and resilience, Little Brown Girl will inspire young readers to be proud of who they are, inside and out.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 4-7.
Little Brown Girl uplifts Indigenous values, history, and art in the text and illustrations. The poetic, rhyming text makes it an excellent read-aloud for classrooms and homes. The horses on pages 10 and 11 are drawn in the traditional style of the illustrator’s Nation.
A free, printable affirmations card deck is available here.
Curriculum Connections
- English Language Arts – listening, reading, rhyming, discussing
- Social Studies – connection to community
- Social-Emotional Learning – uplifting ourselves and others
- Indigenous Knowledge and Traditions – traditional teachings, Indigenous drumming and dancing
Additional Information
24 Pages | 9” x 9” | Hardcover | Printed in Canada