Charlotte's New Moccasins

By Jenn Moudahi, Rhael McGregor (Illustrator)

A girl learns a cherished family tradition when she outgrows her moccasins.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 65 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

When Charlotte outgrows her moccasins, a visit to Grandma's house becomes a journey into tradition. Guided by her grandmother, Charlotte learns to craft her own moccasins, discovering a skill that connects her to her heritage. This heartwarming tale celebrates family bonds and cultural traditions, inviting young readers to explore the beauty of Indigenous craftsmanship. Will Charlotte embrace the lessons of the past to create something new?

From the publisher

Charlotte has outgrown her moccasins! Still, there’s nothing a trip to Grandma’s can’t fix in this heartwarming intergenerational story. A sweet, celebratory picture book about family and culture by two debut Métis creators centered around Indigenous peoples’ tradition of making moccasins, perfect for 3-7-year-olds. Charlotte has outgrown her moccasins, so she and her Mom head to Grandma’s for new ones. Grandma teaches Charlotte how to make her new mocs step-by-step, and she learns a valuable skill from her beloved elder in this heartwarming multigenerational story. A contemporary celebration of Native culture, tradition, and family. A highly-relatable story for Indigenous kids and any kid that has ever outgrown their favorite thing to wear. Back matter includes details about moccasins then and now, some additional facts about them, and information about how they have been made over time.

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