Through his own words and paintings, acclaimed Native artist George Littlechild takes us back in time to the first meeting between his Plains Cree ancestors and the first European settlers in North America. In This Land Is My Land, George intimately and honestly shares with readers how he discovered his Native heritage and what it means to him. He recounts the history of his people and expresses his wish to use his art to portray the wonders of his heritage, and to heal the pain of his people's history.
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George Littlechild is an artist of international renown. He is a member of the Plains Cree Nation. His work is celebrated for its exciting use of color, its themes from his Plains Cree background, and its spirit of playfulness. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan.
• Jane Addams Picture Book Award
• National Parenting Publications Gold Award
• Parent's Choice Approved Book
• Horn Book Magazine Fanfare List
• Hungry Mind Review "Children's Books of Distinction" Finalist
• Recommended by the Elementary School Library Collection
• Publishers Weekly Starred Review
"Like a sunflower in a garden of daisies, George Littlechild's book stands alone … few children's books I've seen are illustrated with the imaginative power at the command of this native artist from Vancouver, British Columbia." —The New York Times Book Review
"Bold in size, color, and image, this book constitutes a stunning gallery of art by a Native American of singular vision…. Childlike in their joy and wondrous appreciation, yet wise in the way of ancestors who lived through oppression and dismantled lives, this volume offers itself as a bridge between the past's pain and the future's potential."—Publishers Weekly
"The stories are painful, beautiful, and funny … This book has the perfect combination of visuals and the written word; both complement each other with ease." —Red Ink
"In words and images, a personalized expression of the pain and beauty of Indian history and culture." —Kirkus Reviews
"An innovative resource that offers readers an exciting mix of history, autobiography, and social commentary." —The Horn Book Magazine
