Birdsong
Julie Flett Β· 2019
Age 6-8F&P L
π Governor General's Award (2019)π The Atlantic 65 Essential (2025)
View on Open Library βAbout This Book
Katherena moves to a new place and befriends an elderly neighbor, Agnes, who teaches her about nature, art, and Cree language. As the seasons turn, Agnes grows frailer β and Katherena carries forward what she learned.
Why This Age
The intergenerational friendship, Indigenous culture, and gentle treatment of aging/loss suit 6-8 year olds ready for layered emotional narratives.
How to Use
- Listen to birdsong together outside
- Talk about what you can learn from older people in your life
- Notice the Cree words woven into the text β a bilingual detail