Its Powwow Time! [Hardcover]

This lyrical and joyful picture book celebrates new experiences and community traditions when a young boy learns to dance at his first powwow.It’s Powwow Time!is for readers of Cynthia Leitich Smith’sJingle Dancerand Oge Mora’sThank You, Omu!

Bineshii is looking forward to his first powwow. He wakes up and travels with his mother to the community event. He eats bannock and drinks strawberry juice as he watches the dancers perform. And ever so slowly, Bineshii works his way from the edge of the circle watching the dancers to inside the circle itself, dancing and celebrating with everyone else. 

Award-winning journalist Martha Troian’s child-centered text and Hawlii Pichette’s action-packed illustrations build excitement on the page as Bineshii’s curiosity and confidence grows.It’s Powwow Time!explores the rewards of being open to new experiences while also serving as a beautiful and informative introduction to a First Nations powwow. 

“An outwardly simple tale that really captures how children interact with the world. . . . Glorious illustrations and the constant refrain of chants and noises draw readers into Bineshii’s powwow through sound, sight, and movement.” -School Library Journal (starred review)

““It’s Powwow Time!” is a delightful picture book about a young boy, Bineshii, who accompanies his mother to his first powwow—a cultural gathering—where he experiences dancing, singing, drumming and other things. Complementing Martha Troian’s story about the joyful community event are exceptional, colourful illustrations by Hawlii Pichette. This book is Troian’s debut picture book and was inspired by her son’s powwow experience.” -Metroland Media

“Morning greets Bineshii as he rises, excited to dance at his first powwow.l$