A debut picture book that celebrates self-love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plants—the dandelion.
Both a love letter to the dandelion and a call to love ourselves in a difficult world,Âmî Osâwâpikonesreminds us that we are not defined as others see us. Following our young protagonist and the dandelions through the seasons, we are reminded that we are resilient, we are healers, we are funny, and we are loved.
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SJ OKEMOWis a Nehiyaw and Eastern European multidisciplinary artist. This is her debut picture book. She lives in Toronto.
"SJ combines her gifts as both author and illustrator in this beautiful and endearing book that both children and adults will adore." —Monique Gray Smith, author ofMy Heart Fills With Happinessand adapter ofBraiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults
"Lovely . . . a gentle and meditative story with a beautiful message." —Julie Flett, author of
Birdsong and We All Play“A playful, lyrical, and persuasive love letter to a dandelion . . . This tribute to a precious flowering plant will capture readers’ hearts.”—Kirkus Reviews, 03/29/23
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