Still This Love Goes On

By Buffy Sainte-Marie, Julie Flett (Illustrator)

A heartfelt journey of longing and reunion through Indigenous traditions and community.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 768 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where distance separates loved ones, this picture book captures the essence of longing and reunion. Through the eyes of Indigenous traditions, it weaves a tale of enduring love and connection. Julie Flett's breathtaking illustrations and Buffy Sainte-Marie's evocative lyrics create a vivid tapestry of community and nature. As seasons change and geese fly across the moonlit sky, the promise of seeing loved ones again remains. This story invites readers to explore the beauty of home and the bonds that transcend time and space, leaving them with a melody of hope and belonging.

From the publisher

A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book of 2022!NAMED A BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR: Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, and Chicago Public Library”A love letter to family, home, and Indigenous traditions. . . This story reminds readers of the joy we experience upon returning to those whom we love and who love us.” -Kirkus ★From Cree-Méeacute;tis artist Julie Flett and Academy Award-winning icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a celebration of Indigenous community, and the enduring love we hold for the people and places we are far away from.Based on Sainte-Marie’s song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On combines Flett’s breathtaking art with vivid lyrics to craft a stunning portrait of a Cree worldview. At the heart of this picture book is a gentle message about missing our loved ones, and the promise of seeing each other again.This gem of a picture book features: Sheet music of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s beloved songNotes from Sainte-Marie and Flett about their inspiration for the song and illustrationsBrimming with love for community and the land, Still This Love Goes On is destined to be read and sung for generations.

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