My Heart Fills with Happiness: Nijiikendam children An encounter with a pheasant

An encounter with a pheasant (which may or may not be sleeping) takes a surprising turn in this sweetly serious and funny story of a Native American boy and his grandma

Whether the topic is learning from his grade five teacher about Martin Luther King

these poems speak to the keen human yearning to connect as they urge engagement of the image

and broken promises on the part of the US government have resulted in gaping health

My Heart Fills with Happiness: Nijiikendam children An encounter with a pheasantDual language (English and Anishinaabemowin) edition. Translated by Angela Mesic and Margaret Noodin. The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful picture book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy.