Bridget George It's a Mitig Hardback Book

A fun and colorful introduction to the Ojibwe language through nature. Its a Mitig! guides young readers through the forest and introduces them to Ojibwe words that describe the natural world. Featuring vibrant and playful artwork, an illustrated OjibwetoEnglish glossary and a simple introduction to the doublevowel pronunciation system, plus accompanying online recordings, Its a Mitig! is one of the first books of its kind. From sunup to sundown, encounter an amik playing with sticks and swimming in the river, a prickly gaag hiding in the bushes and a big, barkcovered mitig. Using rhyme to help readers predict the Ojibwe pronunciation, Its a Mitig! makes learning new words fun. Anishinaabe authorillustrator Bridget George created this unique book for young children and their families with the heartfelt desire to spark a lifelong interest in learning language. Whether connecting with ones Ojibwe ancestry or simply opening childrens eyes and ears to the cornucopia of North American dialects, Its a Mitig! is a useful tool for exploring language. | Bridget George It's a Mitig Hardback Book