Name: Métis Like Me
Price: 18.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: Tasha Hilderman
ISBN: 9781774881125

A CBC and Globe and Mail Bestseller!

Whether or not you’re Métis, there’s so much to experience and learn about this amazing Indigenous culture — take a picture book journey into Métis crafts, music and cooking with friends who love to share.

Are you Métis like me? A group of children of Métis descent share and explore all the ways they celebrate and experience their heritage — enjoying traditional foods like bannock bread and Saskatoon berries; crafting with beads; sharing stories, dance, music and songs. Each child shares a different way they enjoy honoring their backgrounds and weaving parts of the rich tapestry that makes up Métis culture. One child, though, has grown up disconnected from their history, and can’t join in with the others in the same way. But they soon see it’s never too late to learn, celebrate or become a part of a community in which Métis and non-Métis alike can discover the richness of an often-overlooked culture.

This rhythmic, jubilant book will encourage young readers of all backgrounds to celebrate their own heritage and learn more about Métis history, and contains back matter including an author’s note, recipe and dictionary to further inspire.

Shortlisted for the 2025 Ruth & Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2024
A CBC Books Bestseller
A Winnipeg Free Press Best Book of 2024

“[T]his heartwarming story invites readers to embrace their own roots . . . A joyful story that encourages empathy and affirms identity.” —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews

“This joyful, inclusive picture book involves everyone in an introduction to Métis culture. . . . Despite the specificity implied in the title, this is a book for everyone.” —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal

“From Metis to those with different cultures, children will be fascinated with the pictures and also want to try some delicious food highlighted in this book. . . . [Métis Like Me] is not only a great book but a beautiful keepsake of history, culture and an incredible future.” —The Baby Spot

“Colourful illustrations by Vancouver-based Risa Hugo depict a welcoming community, and the embossed beadwork on the cover is a tactile invitation to explore Hilderman’s text, complete with her recipe for bannock and a glossary of Michif words that combine Cree and Métis French.” —Montreal Gazette

“Feasting on Bannock, picking Saskatoon berries, beading moccasins and jigging with family — Tasha Hilderman’s debut picture book, Métis Like Me is a delightful tribute to her heritage. It invites young readers, Métis or not, to explore Indigenous traditions and embrace cultural diversity. . . . [A] masterfully crafted picture book and a wonderful resource for young readers to learn empathy for others and embrace cultural diversity. It is definitely a book to be cherished, and one that deserves a permanent spot on your shelf!” —Young Adulting

ISBN9781774881125

Published onApr 02, 2024

Published byTundra Books

Pages40

Dimensions9 x 9

Age Range3-7 years

GradePreschool – 2

Reading LevelLexile: AD600L | Fountas/Pinnell: M

ISBN9781774881132

Published onApr 02, 2024

Published byTundra Books

Pages40

Age Range3-7 years

GradePreschool – 2

Métis Like Me

Age Range: 3-7 years

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By Tasha HildermanIllustrated by Risa Hugo