The Just Right Gift

Written by Katherena Vermette · Illustrated by Irene Kuziw

Part of the The Seven Teachings Stories series

A boy seeks the perfect gift to cheer his hospitalized grandmother.

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24 pages· 640L

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Migizi is on a heartfelt quest to find the perfect gift for his beloved grandmother, who is in the hospital. He wants something as sweet as her kisses and as warm as her smiles. With help from family and friends, he explores various ideas, but none seem quite right. Will he discover the ideal way to express his love? This touching tale weaves cultural richness and traditional wisdom, inviting young readers to explore themes of love and family through the eyes of a contemporary Indigenous child.

From the publisher

Migizi loves Gookom so much. He wants to let her know by giving her the perfect gift to cheer her up while she is in the hospital. The gift should be as sweet as her kisses and as warm as her smiles. He asks his family and friends for help, but none of his ideas are quite right. Can he find her the perfect gift?In this touching story, a young boy tries to find the perfect gift to show his grandmother how much he cares about her. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3-5.

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