Siha Tooskin Knows the Love of the Dance By Charlene Bearhead & Wilson BearheadIllustrated by Chloe Bluebird Mustooch Series: Siha Tooskin Knows Imprint: HighWater Press Categories: Children's Fiction, Indigenous, Dance, New Experience, General Big Ideas: Aspects of Indigenous Cultures, Powwow, Contemporary Setting, Diverse and Inclusive Representation, Identity, Social Emotional Learning, Character Education, Friendship, Social Justice, Impacts of Colonization and Colonialism Cultures & Peoples: Nakota Indigenous Languages: Nakota, Words or Phrases Interest Age: 9–12 Grade: 4–6 Reading Level: Fountas & Pinnell R, Lexile® Framework for Reading: 920L Show edition details Paperback : 9781553798521, 40 pages, May 2020 Ebook (EPUB) : 9781553798538, 40 pages, May 2020 Ebook (PDF) : 9781553798545, 40 pages, May 2020 Paperback $11.95 Ebook (EPUB) $9.99 Ebook (PDF) $9.99 Siha Tooskin Knows Bundle $86.00 iShow details Siha Tooskin Knows the Best Medicine (Paperback) , Siha Tooskin Knows the Catcher of Dreams (Paperback) , Siha Tooskin Knows the Love of the Dance (Paperback) , Siha Tooskin Knows the Gifts of His People (Paperback) , Siha Tooskin Knows the Nature of Life (Paperback) , Siha Tooskin Knows the Offering of Tobacco (Paperback) , Siha Tooskin Knows the Sacred Eagle Feather (Paperback) , Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair (Paperback) Read Excerpt Share: Thundering drums, rattling hooves, clinking jingles—come along with Paul, Jeff, and Uncle Lenard to the powwow! Description Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—has invited his friend, Jeff, to a powwow. It’s Jeff’s very first powwow, and is he ever nervous! What if he says or does the wrong thing? Grass dancers, Fancy Shawl dancers, Chicken dancers—what does it all mean? Follow along as Jeff learns all about the dances and their beautiful traditions. See you at the powwow!The Siha Tooskin Knows series uses vivid narratives and dazzling illustrations in contemporary settings to share stories about an 11-year-old Nakota boy. Awards Long-listed, SOLS First Nations Communities READ, Children's Category 2021 Reviews Among Toronto Public Library's TD Summer Reading Club Top Recommended Reads (2021) list TD Summer Reading Club Among The Globe and Mail's twelve children’s books that will inspire and enlighten The Globe and Mail Among Best Books for Kids & Teens, a starred selection of exceptional caliber The Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) #SihaTooskinKnows. .., with its words and illustrations, is a love letter to our family, culture, resilience, and pride. Tanya Talaga, journalist and author Reconciliation is a big word, and it is a big job. Authors Wilson and Charlene Bearhead show us that even storybook characters can help when they are brought alive in authentic cultural settings. Meet Paul Wahasaypa, also known as Siha Tooskin or Little Foot, as he dances his way through these colourful pages, sharing some of the things he loves most with his new, non-Indigenous friend Jeff…his culture, his powwow dances, and even his beloved Uncle Lenard with all his teachings and teasing! More than an adventure between new friends, this is a colourful, youth-friendly, cultural exchange based on kindness, respect, and willingness to share and to learn. Marie Wilson, Commissioner, TRC of Canada , 2009-2015 . ..the use of humour, historical content and details of how a powwow is run helps bridge gaps of knowledge for readers who may have no knowledge of what a powwow is. Siha Tooskin Knows the Love of the Dance sets out to inform, educate and include the reader and does it in a way that works. Highly Recommended John Dryden, CM Association There are many reasons to love this series. Highly Recommended. Bit About Books 5 out of 5 starsI loved this story. Siha Tooskin Knows the Love of the Dance is a beautiful story about friendship and curiosity. I loved the way this story explains powwows and the importance of each type of dancer. In this story, Jeff goes to the powwow with Siha Tooskin and gets to learn and experience something so special. NetGalley