By Julie Flett (author) , Julie Flett (illustrator)
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An extraordinary book that celebrates skateboarding, family, and community, from beloved artist and author Julie Flett, a winner of the New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book Award.
Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw êkwa! Let's go ! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in Auntie's yard-everywhere. But when it comes time to try the skatepark, the skateboarders crash down like a waterfall. Can he find the confidence to join them?
This fun and touching story is a tribute to family, friendship, and perseverance. Julie Flett's renowned art and powerful text shows a community of support is all around, ready to help each other… go!
JULIE FLETT is a Cree-Métis author, illustrator, and artist who has received numerous awards for her books, including the New York Times /New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book Award, two Governor General's Awards, the American Indian Youth Literature Award, and the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Her books have been selected for Best of the Year lists by dozens of media outlets, including The Washington Post , Publishers Weekly , The Horn Book , School Library Journal , The Globe and Mail , and Kirkus Reviews . Her critically acclaimed picture books We All Play , and Still This Love Goes On (with Buffy Sainte-Marie) are also published by Greystone Kids. Flett lives in Victoria, Canada.
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An extraordinary book that celebrates skateboarding, family, and community, from beloved artist and author Julie Flett, a winner of the New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book Award.Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw êkwa!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Let's Go! haw êkwa!. and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Let's Go! haw êkwa!. features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Cycling, Boarding & Skating, Sports, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Picture storybooks: imagination and play, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Picture storybooks, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
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Let's Go! haw êkwa!. was written by Julie Flett and published by Greystone Kids an imprint of Greystone Books
Let's Go! haw êkwa!. has 44 pages
£12.59, reduced from £13.99. Not Available.
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