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Title details for Spring's Miracles by Kaitlin B. Curtice - Available

Spring's Miracles

by Kaitlin B. Curtice
Gloria Félix
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A vibrantly illustrated children's book about an Indigenous girl who discovers the miracles that blossom each spring and learns how Creator's gift of courage can transform the way we see the world and ourselves.
It’s time to welcome a new season, and this spring is going to be extra special. Dani, a Potawatomi girl, and her family prepare to celebrate the new year, which the Potawatomi and other Anishinaabe people observe at the beginning of spring with a camping and climbing trip. Dani is excited for the adventure, but also nervous. The rocks are so big. Will she make it to the top of her climb? As Dani explores the awakening woods and makes memories with her family, she learns to draw on the courage Creator gives while finding inspiration in the miraculous new life Mother Earth brings forth each spring.

  • Creators

  • Series

    An Indigenous Celebration of Nature

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    March 4, 2025

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780593577868
    Kindle restrictions

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      January 15, 2025
      An Indigenous child draws courage from the land on a springtime climbing adventure. To welcome the beginning of mnokme (spring), Dani and her family plan a trip to the mountains. They'll camp out, go rock climbing, build a fire, and enjoy a feast. Their outing is a happy one but marked occasionally by Dani's moments of nervousness, from strange noises outside the tent and the dizzying heights of a cliff. But when she's afraid, Dani finds solace in her family, the land, and her cultural knowledge. She reminds herself that "Grandfather Sun rises every day, no matter what is going on in the sky," and she takes four deep breaths, counting in Potawatomi. Doing so helps her remember that "even when she is scared, she can still do great things." Bravery and celebration are at the heart of Curtice's (Potawatomi) feel-good story, which connects Dani's determination in the face of fear and her family's honoring of spring with their Native heritage. F�lix's upbeat cartoon illustrations employ bright colors and playful depictions of animals to highlight the story's cheerful message. The narrative covers a lot of ground, but readers will be satisfied, especially those interested in the outdoors and in Indigenous cultures. A fun excursion centered on a family's observance of a special time of year.(Picture book. 5-9)

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
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Kindle restrictions

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Languages

  • English

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