Wild Berries

Written by Julie Flett · Translated by Earl N. Cook

Join a boy and his grandmother on a berry-picking adventure in a vibrant woodland setting.

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32 pages· 193 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~280L

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Bookroo's summary

Clarence embarks on a summer day adventure with his grandmother, picking wild blueberries in a lush woodland. As they gather berries, they encounter woodland creatures and embrace the rich traditions of the Cree and Metis cultures. This journey not only celebrates the beauty of nature but also honors an endangered language, offering a glimpse into a cherished cultural practice. Will Clarence discover more than just berries in the forest? A delightful tale that includes a recipe for a delicious blueberry pie, inviting readers to savor the experience.

From the publisher

Tch, tch, sh, sh, tup, tup.Spend the day picking wild blueberries with Clarence and his grandmother. Meet ant, spider, and fox in a beautiful woodland andscape, the ancestral home of author and illustrator Julie Flett. This book is written in both Enlglish and Cree, in particular the n-dialect, also known as Swampy Cree from the Cumberland House area. Wild Berries is also available in the n-dialect Cree, from the Cross Lake, Norway House area, published by Simply Read Books.

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