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Summary
Instead of spending the Christmas holiday in the city, a family travels back to the Rez to celebrate with Mooshom and Kookom (grandpa and grandma). Both the journey and the insight into the meaning of “home” are beautiful and make this possibly the best Christmas ever!
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Reviews
Kirkus: “The tender reunion with Kookom (Grandmother) and Mooshom (Grandfather) includes storytelling, sipping tea and eating bannock, singing, and giving gifts. Indigenous illustrator Hill’s cartoon art brings warmth and heart to Kinew’s simple narrative... The sense of cultural pride and holiday joy will resonate with many young readers and their families. A sweet window into Anishinaabe Christmas traditions.”
School Library Journal: “A heartwarming and beautifully crafted book that shares the joy of Christmas through the lens of Anishinaabe culture.”
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